The second session of Colorado’s 75th General Assembly opened Wednesday, and Gov. Jared Polis delivered his State of the State address on Thursday to an in-person gathering of lawmakers and guests and an online audience. … On the subject of business, Gov. Polis claimed, “Colorado is the best place to do business.” The Colorado Chamber of Commerce […]
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Denver Gazette: No sale on BLM mineral lease highlights industry complaints of regulatory overload
The Bureau of Land Management received zero bids on more than 20,000 acres offered in an oil and gas lease sale in early January in Jackson, Moffat and Garfield counties. The result highlighted how federal mineral leasing policies collide with state regulations industry leaders said suppress production. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce flagged regulatory […]
The Daily Sentinel: Connect the dots, lawmakers, to lower housing costs
United Van Lines just released its 2025 report of inbound and outbound migration for states. Congratulations Colorado! You are now in the top five states for outmigration, joining the ranks of New York, New Jersey and California. We can now add this to other rankings the Centennial State has received in the most recent Colorado […]
Denver Gazette: Colorado lawmakers grapple with how to help economy amid budget constraints
As Colorado slipped in its economic competitiveness over the past few years, state lawmakers face a tough road ahead to improve the business environment. … He also mentioned taking a break from regulations, saying the state has added many new laws over the past five years and businesses are still trying to catch up. The […]
Rocky Mountain Voice: How Colorado laws are really made: What Rep. Matt Soper says voters rarely see
The Colorado legislature is about to gavel in for another 120-day sprint, and with it comes a flood of bills most Coloradans will never see until the consequences land. What many don’t see is how quickly ideas move, who pushes them forward—and why outcomes can feel disconnected from public input. … As the session gets […]
Heart of the Rockies Radio: Deadline Approaching for Middle School Students to Share Ideas, Showcase Civic Knowledge, and Compete for Prizes and Recognition
Upper Arkansas Valley middle school students from public, private, charter, and home schools have until February 3, 2026 to submit short essays proposing a creative idea to improve their communities for the National Civics Bee. With so much discourse on national issues these days, the Civics Bee provides an opportunity for young people to think about and […]
Law Week Colorado: Legislative Look Ahead: Budget strain sets tone for 2026 session
When the Colorado General Assembly convenes this month for the 2026 session, lawmakers will confront a crowded agenda shaped by fiscal pressure, escalating costs and legal and regulatory change. … Housing and insurance affordability are at the forefront of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Legislative Agenda. “Colorado ranks among the most expensive states in […]
Denver Post: How state policy is quietly crushing Colorado’s small businesses (Opinion)
As the 2026 Colorado legislative session approaches, the General Assembly must make one thing clear: small businesses are not the enemy. Because time and again, state policy treats them as if they are. … At the same time, Colorado continues to rank among the most heavily regulated states in the nation. According to a study […]
Canon City Daily Record: Colorado General Assembly session set to open Wednesday
Burdensome regulation in Colorado — a count of more than 200,000 measures a year ago — is restricting economic growth, the Colorado Chamber of Commerce says, and when the second session of the 75th General Assembly opens Jan. 14 at the state capitol, the organization is hopeful there will be a commitment toward reform. “We […]
DBJ: Legislative preview 2026: These bills could have big repercussions for Colorado’s businesses
There are three words likely to be on lawmakers’ minds as the 2026 legislative session begins: budget, budget and budget. Colorado faces down a roughly $1 billion budget deficit in each of the coming fiscal years, according to nonpartisan staffers with the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee. … The Colorado Chamber will also advocate against legislation […]