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 […]
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Axios Denver: Where Colorado ranks for businesses
Colorado landed just outside CNBC’s Top 10 States for businesses, held back by its rising cost of living and the cost of doing business. Why it matters: The ranking is watched closely by Colorado’s business community and political leaders as a benchmark for its competitiveness among other states. … What they’re saying: “If we can […]
Great Day Colorado: Nominations Open for Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Contest
Submit your nomination for the Coolest Thing Made in Colorado contest now at https://coolestthingcolorado.com/nominations!
Loving Living Local: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado 2025 Contest Opens
Good Day Colorado: Coolest Thing Made in Colorado Nominations Opening Soon
Aspen Times: Wage theft crackdown bill is now law, but debate over how it may affect smaller employers is ongoing
One of the bills to emerge from Colorado’s eventful legislative session was House Bill 25-1001, which strengthened worker protections against wage theft and enforced overtime laws. While several groups support the bill’s goal, others are concerned about the impact of stricter penalties on small businesses. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce, which had originally shown […]
Westword: What Does the Passage of HB25-1208 Mean for Restaurant Workers?
HB25-1208 is finally law. After months of heated debate and multiple rounds of legislative revisions, Colorado’s controversial tipped wages bill was signed last week by Governor Jared Polis — but big questions remain about how cities like Denver and Boulder will respond. … As a last-minute compromise to get the bill past the House Finance […]
Denver Post: Gov. Jared Polis sets personal record for vetoes — with grumbles from fellow Democrats
Gov. Jared Polis set a personal record for issuing vetoes in a single legislative session this year — and, potentially, made history as the first Colorado governor to veto a bill that passed the General Assembly unanimously. The 11 vetoed bills touched on a raft of issues: social media regulations, new rules for ride-hailing companies […]
Gazette: GUEST COLUMN: What I learned at the Colorado Civics Bee
A healthy democracy depends on informed, active citizens who understand they have the power and the responsibility to make their voices heard, whether at the Colorado Capitol or on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. That’s why the National Civics Bee is so vital: it inspires, equips and empowers the next generation of engaged Americans. I […]
9 News: Colorado Civics Bee champion will head to D.C. for national finals
Cameron Parker explains how he competes in a Civics Bee and what he’s looking forward to at the national finals in Washington D.C. Watch the full segment here.