With about two job openings for every unemployed person in the state, Colorado’s persistent workforce shortage has proven a sticky challenge for employers. Business-focused groups across the state have responded with new coalitions and revived efforts to bolster the workforce pipeline. State lawmakers are also lauding the passage of new laws that go into effect […]
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DBJ: Poll showing voter concern about Colorado economy ‘tough pill to swallow’
As Colorado’s next legislative session approaches, recent polling shed light on how likely 2024 voters view some of the state’s most pressing issues. In short, the poll found voters fear foundational components of the American Dream are crumbling, and as one business leader put it, the results are “a tough pill to swallow.” … Colorado […]
Gazette: Colorado’s employers in the crosshairs, again
As the 2024 session approaches, Colorado’s job creators have been pleading once again with the Legislature to back off the state’s economy. The appeals have been polite, almost gentle, because the business community has to tread lightly. It knows it has fairly few true friends among the deep-blue Democrats who control the House and Senate. […]
DBJ: The search for leadership in environmental and natural resource policy development
“Do something now. If not you, who? If not here, where? If not now, when?” – President Theodore Roosevelt Roosevelt, often referred to as the father of modern conservation, recognized early on both the importance of balancing the needs of resource development with conservation, and the importance of informed leadership in the development of public […]
In the News: Colorado Chamber Press Roundup
Colorado Politics: Workforce development, regulation, cost of living top Colorado chamber agenda for 2024 legislative session Worried that the state’s competitive advantage is “slipping,” the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on Monday released its legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session, saying it would focus on workforce development, cost of living and tech innovation. Read More… Fox 21: Augmented […]
Colorado Politics: Workforce development, regulation, cost of living top Colorado chamber agenda for 2024 legislative session
Worried that the state’s competitive advantage is “slipping,” the Colorado Chamber of Commerce on Monday released its legislative priorities for the 2024 legislative session, saying it would focus on workforce development, cost of living and tech innovation. The group said it would also pursue strategies to improve the state’s regulatory environment and drive economic growth. The Colorado […]
Fox 21: Augmented reality giving years of sight back to people
A determined pair of brothers embarked on a mission to help their dad who developed macular degeneration, and the OcuLenz was born, using pixel manipulation to fill in the missing viewpoints. “My brother and I founded the company,” CEO and CTO of Ocutrx, Michael Freeman, said. “Our father was a brigadier general fighter pilot in […]
KRDO: Woodland Park School District announcing their participation in the National Civics Bee
The Woodland Park School District (WSPD) has announced plans for their students to participate in the National Civics Bee, a competition to improve civic education among 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation organizes the competition in partnership with The Civic Trust seeking to inspire young Americans to participate in civic […]
Colorado Politics: Jared Polis, lawmakers appoint members to group tasked with solving Colorado’s property tax woes
Gov. Jared Polis and legislative leaders picked appointments to a 19-member group tasked with figuring out a long-term solution to Colorado’s property tax woes. Legislation from the recent special session, which sought to offer relief from soaring property taxes, created the task force. Polis announced his picks on Tuesday, while lawmakers announced their appointments on […]
Colorado Newsline: Colorado leaders appoint members to commission that could alter long-term property tax policy
A commission set to begin work this month on brainstorming a solution to rising property tax bills in Colorado now has a full roster as state leaders complete their appointments. The 19-member Commission on Property Taxation was born out of a recent special legislative session. As lawmakers worked over four hectic days to deliver short-term […]