Education Bills: Getting Students through School with Credits and Real-World Work Experience This week the Chamber supported three education bills that will provide additional opportunities for educational attainment for our students. Education is among our pillars to build a strong economy – talent is the most valuable asset for employers and is what attracts great … Read Post
Economic and Revenue Forecast Impacts State Budget Kate Watkins, chief economist for the Colorado Legislative Council, presented the Council’s economic and revenue forecast to the Chamber’s Legislative Policy Committee this week following the release of their March Revenue Forecast. Both the Legislative Council and the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting, who also released … Read Post
A number of bills our members care deeply about are coming in fast. Last week, I mentioned Senate Bill 181, a bill that significantly changes how the energy industry works in Colorado, but with very little input from the industry. As we continue to work hard on that bill, we have a number of bills being … Read Post
Mandatory Family and Medical Leave Insurance Bill Moving through Senate Last Thursday, legislation authorizing the long-awaited Family Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) was introduced and was quickly heard in and passed out of the Senate Business, Labor and Technology Committee on Wednesday. The business community has been aware of this legislation and has participated in … Read Post
Each day, I identify the highlight of my day — and this week I know my highlight will be on Thursday when we celebrate the best in community leadership with our Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation at its Leading Colorado luncheon. We’re honoring the finalists for the 9NEWS Leader of the Year Award – Anthony … Read Post
Oil and Gas Legislation Introduced Legislation that will drastically change oil and gas operations in Colorado was introduced late Friday and was immediately heard and passed out of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee on Tuesday night. Senate Bill 181 contains 27 pages of regulations, ranging from increased local governmental control to changing the composition and … Read Post
More Work to Do This Session Although Friday marks the midpoint of the session, we’re still waiting on several bills pertinent to the business community to be introduced, including the state-run family and medical leave insurance program, oil and gas regulations and a potential referred measure to de-Bruce state revenue. As of this week, the … Read Post
