In a special bonus episode this week, host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson to discuss the Republican Party’s plans for the session. Sen. Simpson details the importance of a balance between energy costs and sustainability, differences between Colorado’s urban and rural districts and Colorado’s efforts to regulate artificial intelligence.
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Affordability, Workforce Development and AI: A Conversation with Speaker Julie McCluskie
We spoke with Colorado Speaker of the House Julie McCluskie to discuss her party’s approach to the legislative session and the issues most relevant to employers. Speaker McCluskie outlines plans to address affordability, manage the risks of artificial intelligence discrimination, and strike a balance between protecting Coloradans and growing the state’s economy. She also discusses […]
Inside Colorado’s Legislative Session: Business Priorities with Lobbyist Meghan Dollar
As Colorado’s legislative session heats up, we sit down with Meghan Dollar, the Colorado Chamber’s SVP of governmental affairs and political operations, to break down which legislative issues matter most to employers. Meghan covers key bills to watch out for this session involving Colorado’s regulatory climate, artificial intelligence, clean energy, the state’s budget and more.
What’s Ahead This Session: Affordability and Clean Energy with House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell
The Colorado 2026 legislative session begins this week, and we sat down with Colorado House Minority Leader Jarvis Caldwell to talk about what it means to lead the minority party, and how his caucus plans to approach major business issues this session. Caldwell details how Republicans will try to bring down costs of living, how […]
What Can We Expect When Colorado’s Legislature Convenes Next Week? Senate President James Coleman Gives Us a Preview
With one week left until the state’s legislative session is set to kick off, Senate President Coleman discusses what issues to anticipate that could impact the Colorado business community. The top Democrat in the state senate described his party’s plans for the coming session, how he plans to ease the growing regulatory burden on business, […]
