This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are discussing how a streamlined workforce development system would help employers form partnerships to develop talent across the state. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Bobbie Wolfe, senior consultant for sector partnerships and industry at the Colorado Workforce Development Office, who provides an overview of the work […]
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Breaking Down the Biggest Business Bills of the 2026 Legislative Session with Meghan Dollar
Now that the 2026 legislative session has officially concluded, Colorado Chamber Office Hours is taking a look back at the biggest bills from the session businesses need to know about. Host Ed Sealover is joined by Meghan Dollar, SVP of governmental affairs and political operations for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, to break down the […]
How Should Colorado Fund Road Infrastructure? A Conversation with Rep Boesenecker and Tony Milo
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours’ final in-session episode before the the Colorado legislative session comes to a close, we break down legislation tied to a proposed ballot initiative that would reshape how Colorado funds transportation infrastructure. House Bill 1430 would temporarily reduce fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees and other transportation related charges if voters […]
What’s Colorado’s Plan for Regulating Artificial Intelligence?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we take a closer look at legislation aimed at addressing the use of artificial intelligence and reducing potential adverse outcomes for consumers. The bill would establish disclosure requirements for AI systems that use personal data to make consequential decisions like loan eligibility, insurance pricing or purchasing a home. […]
Should Nonlawyers be Allowed to Profit from the Legal Sector? A Conversation with Kyle Bachus
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we sit down with personal injury attorney Kyle Bachus to break down legislation aimed at restricting nonlawyer involvement in the legal industry. Advanced by an unlikely partnership between the Colorado Chamber and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, House Bill 1421 would prohibit nonlawyers from entering into financial arrangements that allow […]
What Role Should the State Play in Solving Colorado’s Housing Shortage?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, host Ed Sealover explores several bills aimed at increasing the affordability and availability of housing in the state, which currently faces a shortage of over 106,000 homes. Ted Leighty, CEO of the Colorado Association of Homebuilders, breaks down the reasons behind the state’s housing shortage and outlines how […]
Colorado Businesses on Verge of Losing Significant Tax Breaks
Colorado Lawmakers are considering a series of bills that could bring significant changes to the state’s tax code and increase the tax burden on the business community by more than $500 million per year. Host Ed Sealover sits down with policy and tax experts to break down a package of four bills proposing numerous changes, including […]
How Can Colorado Build a Stronger Talent Pipeline?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we are breaking down a proposal aimed at streamlining Colorado’s workforce development system. House Bill 1317 would create a more unified approach to talent development and establish a transition plan to better align the state’s workforce programs with employer needs. Host Ed Sealover sits down with Colorado Speaker […]
How Could Changes to Colorado’s Arbitration Process Affect Our Legal Climate?
This week on Colorado Chamber Office Hours, we break down a bill that would make significant changes to Colorado’s arbitration process and that could change key aspects of the state’s legal environment. House Bill 1236 would prohibit certain provisions in arbitration agreements, establish new requirements for who may serve as an arbitrator and set standards […]
Can Colorado Improve Regulatory Clarity? A Conversation with Sen. James Coleman and Steve Swinney
Colorado lawmakers are considering legislation aimed at increasing transparency and consistency in the rule review process for state agencies. SB 137 would create more robust standards and criteria for how state agencies review their current regulations, including assessing which rules are outdated, duplicative, cost effective or overly burdensome. Host Ed Sealover is joined by Colorado Senate President […]