All eight of the state’s U.S. House members shared a stage Tuesday at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce’s congressional luncheon in Denver, where they touted bipartisanship but remained divided over issues like health care and energy. The panel discussion spanned tariffs, the budget deficit, workforce challenges, the environment and energy policy, with much of it […]
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Complete Colorado: Costs unclear as state recycling mandate prepares for roll out
When House Bill 22-1355 “Producer Responsibility Program for Recycling,” was passed in 2022, those against the bill warned that the costs for the state-wide recycling mandate would eventually be pushed onto Colorado consumers. … According to the Sum & Substance, an online publication of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, the program aims to raise between […]
Fox 31: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Top Ten Finalists Announced
9News: What is driving Colorado’s high poverty rate?
Ed Sealover previews what’s coming up on the next episode of the Business Buzz airing Monday, August 4. Watch the segment here.
Colorado Sun: What’s Working: AI skills aren’t just for tech workers anymore, even in Colorado
Artificial intelligence jobs are coming our way, and they’re not just relegated to tech roles like AI engineers or available to those with deep computer-science backgrounds. … And the number is growing, according to a quarterly report from Aspen Tech and the Colorado Chamber Foundation. The number of AI-specific job postings in Colorado grew 66.5% […]
Denver Post: Colorado lawmakers aren’t the only ones who think taxing workers is the way to stick it to Trump
While congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump enacted tax relief for overtime workers nationwide as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Colorado Democrats are using it as an excuse to squeeze those workers for higher state taxes. … “In April, legislators added into House Bill 1296 — a bill that made several […]
Colorado Sun: Ballot measures take aim at Colorado’s transportation fees and the transit projects they fund
Colorado would be required to spend all of the revenue it generates from taxes, tolls and fees imposed on transportation for the sole purpose of improving the state’s roads under a pair of ballot measures filed recently by two retired Republican businessmen … “The lack of transportation funding has reached a point of critical concern. […]
Colorado Newsline: Proposed Colorado transportation measure would redirect funds from electrification to roads
A proposed Colorado ballot initiative for 2026 would require that revenue collected from transportation costs including car registrations, gas taxes and delivery fees go toward road and bridge maintenance, an effort backers say could increase transportation funding to meet the state’s needs. … “The lack of transportation funding has reached a point of critical concern. […]
Colorado Politics: Stop the bleeding from the legislature’s anti-opportunity agenda
Colorado’s state legislature passed more than 330 new laws and resolutions this year, on the heels of two consecutive years exceeding 500. And despite some commendable wins, it’s fair to question the economic benefits of all that legislating. … Is it any wonder it’s difficult to compete when 71% of Colorado Chamber members say the […]
The Pueblo Chieftain: Let’s Talk Business
Does Pueblo have the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado? The Colorado Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its fourth annual Coolest Thing Made in Colorado competition, which aims to highlight the vibrant and diverse manufacturing industry across the state. “Colorado is home to some of the most innovative, forward-thinking manufacturers in the country, and the Coolest Thing […]