The Legislature’s leftist fringe has been grabbing headlines with its extremist stands; most recently, against U.S. ally Israel. However, a subtler, more insidious shift to the left also is underway by ruling Democrats’ legislative leadership. And it could affect far more Coloradans. … The changes by Rodriguez involve obscure, behind-the-scenes maneuvers that could have profound […]
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Common Wealth Beacon: Digging into fine print of salary range legislation
A bill requiring employers to disclose salary ranges on all their job postings is making its way through the Massachusetts Legislature, but a check with other states that have gone this route suggests the law may not be the huge breakthrough its sponsors are hoping for nor the terrible burden employers have complained about. … […]
The Journal: Colorado ranked as eighth-best state to start a business
Earlier this month, research data provided by the business consulting firm Venture Smarter named Colorado in the top 10 of best states to start a business, as it tied for 8th place with Hawaii. … The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and Small Business Administration reported in May 2023 that there are 691,230 small businesses in […]
Greeley Tribune: Essay submissions open for second annual 2024 National Civics Bee
All Colorado middle school students can apply via essay submission for the 2024 National Civics Bee. The National Civics Bee encourages young Americans to engage in civics while contributing to their community, according to a news release from the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. To facilitate this program, the state chamber has partnered with six local […]
Summit Daily: Colorado’s middle school students could win thousands of dollars, and a trip to Washington, DC, with National Civics Bee competition
Submissions are now open for middle school students in Colorado who wish to compete in the 2024 National Civics Bee, which encourages sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to test their civic knowledge. The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Chamber Foundation partnered with six chambers across the state to help administer the program […]
Chaffee County Times: Essay submissions open for 2024 Nat’l Civics Bee
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Chamber Foundation today announced the opening of essay submissions for the second annual 2024 National Civics Bee. The initiative encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with six local chambers of commerce across Colorado to facilitate the […]
Arc Valley Voice: It’s National Civics Bee Competition Essay Submission Time
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce and the Colorado Chamber Foundation this week announced the opening of essay submissions for the second annual 2024 National Civics Bee. The initiative encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. The state chamber has partnered with six local chambers of commerce across Colorado to facilitate […]
Colorado Politics: Business leaders to lawmakers: No repeat of Proposition HH, please
As lawmakers prepare to head back to the Gold Dome for a special session to deal with property tax relief on Friday, business leaders worry that a bipartisan deal is unlikely, despite Gov. Jared Polis’ request last week for a solution both sides could agree on. Loren Furman, president of the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, […]
Colorado Politics: Republicans, Democrats diverge on use of TABOR refunds in special session on property tax relief
What will lawmakers tackle when they convene at the state Capitol on Friday for a three-day special session aimed at providing relief against soaring property taxes? … Under their proposal, the 23-member group would draw on the following people: House and Senate lawmakers with local government experience; the state’s property tax administrator; a local government […]
Colorado Politics: Gov. Jared Polis to convene special session on property taxes, sources say
Two days after voters handed Gov. Jared Polis and his Democratic allies a stinging loss at the polls over his property tax relief measure, the governor is readying a proposal for a special session with an announcement at 10:15 this morning, Colorado Politics has learned. … Senate Bill 305, which contained the task force idea, […]