The 2024 Colorado General Assembly could be one dominated by unfinished business — continued conversations about issues that past sessions broached, or troubles that have plagued Coloradans with increasing urgency in recent years. And while discussions continue around familiar themes, one other item worth noting is one party — the Democrats — continues to control […]
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Colorado Sun: The news behind the news in Colorado’s media world in 2023
The year 2023 served as a wake-up call for Colorado about the fragility of our state’s infrastructure when it comes to printing physical newspapers. … Ed Sealover, a longtime reporter who covered the legislature for the Denver Business Journal, turned in his press pass and joined the ranks of those he once covered as a […]
Durango Herald: Property tax task force ‘determined to create a bipartisan solution’
The first step of big change for Colorado happened last week: the start of a bipartisan look at property taxes, attempting to outline plans for financial sustainability. After the fall of Proposition HH last month, the governor called for a special session of the Legislature, stipulating that we re-evaluate property taxes for the upcoming year, […]
Ark Valley Voice: Civics Bee Essay Submission Deadline Extended to January 22
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce invites middle school students to share their ideas and display their civics skills by participating in the 2024 National Civics Bee competition. The original deadline for applicants to enter the competition was January 8, 2024. This has been extended to January 22. The Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce features a […]
Colorado Politics: 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. […]
Complete Colorado: Colorado middle schoolers invited to compete for National Civics Bee
Colorado will be participating in the second annual National Civics Bee– a patriotic twist on the spelling bee–that brings American middle schoolers together to engage in civics. The Colorado Chamber Foundation is partnering with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and six local chambers of commerce to host the competition. “We’re thrilled to bring this […]
The Mountain Mail: Civics Bee opens for middle schoolers
Colorado middle schoolers are invited to participate in the second annual civics competition hosted by the League of Women Voters of Chaffee County and the Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. The “Civics Bee” encourages young people to engage in civics and contribute to their community, and […]
DBJ: These 3 new laws for 2024 seek to ease Colorado’s workforce shortage
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 […]
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. […]