The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its position on four bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. HB15-1306 Business Opportunity Study / Rep. Angela Williams (D-Denver) and Rep. Joe Salazar (D-Thornton) and Sen. Larry Crowder (R-Alamosa) and Sen. Lucia Guzman (D-Denver) Summary: This legislation directs the Department of Personnel to commission a study to … Read Post
During the legislative session, I think our favorite color is grey. When it comes to finding solutions to tough issues that face our state, we certainly favor it over black or white. We know that when we’re open to hearing the other side’s argument and finding common ground, we find better solutions that work for all of Colorado.
Whether you run a business, drive results for a nonprofit or manage a public budget—finances matter. A lot! This week, we’re following two financial issues that can help ensure we are making smart decisions about the financial impact of our ballots and our state budget. The ballot. This week we heard testimony regarding House Bill 1057, which … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced its position on one bill working its way through the Colorado General Assembly. HB15-1258 FAMLI Insurance Program Wage Replacement/Rep. Faith Winter (D-Westminster) and Sen. Jessie Ulibarri (D-Commerce City) Summary: The bill creates the family and medical leave insurance (FAMLI) program in the newly created Division of Family and … Read Post
Just over a month ago, the task force created by the legislature to study how to improve testing requirements for Colorado’s students issued its recommendations. This task force was made of 15-members including parents, education experts and business leaders who spent over 50 hours deliberating and received more than 750 comments and feedback from Coloradans across … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, along with 260 local, regional and state chambers of commerce have signed a letter urging Congress to resolve the impending insolvency of the federal Highway Trust Fund and pass a long-term federal transportation authorization bill. You can find a copy of the letter here. The Chamber also announced positions on … Read Post
The Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce announced positions on three bills working their way through the Colorado General Assembly. SB15-180 Regulatory Reform Act 2015/Sen. Tim Neville (R-Littleton) and Rep. Patrick Neville (R-Castle Rock) Summary: The bill enacts the “Regulatory Reform Act of 2015,” which acknowledges the difficulty businesses with less than 100 employees (small businesses) … Read Post
