New bill seeks to curtail rising homeowners’ insurance costs
As Colorado legislators try again this year to make housing more affordable, a bipartisan trio has offered a new way to address the issue, introducing…
Articles by Ed Sealover
Jan. 29 “Colorado Chamber Office Hours” with Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson
On this special midweek episode of “Colorado Chamber Office Hours,” Senate Minority Leader Cleave Simpson discusses his hopes for the 2026 legislative session, prioritizing among…
Proposed social-media regulations go less far than 2025 bills
One year after social-media companies clashed with Colorado legislators seeking to boost regulations on them, the early 2026 bills impacting the sector seem more cooperative,…
Jan. 26 “Colorado Chamber Officer Hours” with House Speaker Julie McCluskie
As Colorado House Democrats look to solve the state’s affordability crisis, it is “important that we be both pro-worker and pro-business,” House Speaker Julie McCluskie…
New Polis-backed housing package targets unused land, transit hubs
Gov. Jared Polis and legislative Democrats are once again pushing a package of bills to boost affordable-housing construction this year, though the proposed changes are…
For third time, state board approves ballot title for progressive income tax
A Colorado election board gave proponents of a graduated income tax the OK for a third time Wednesday to move ahead with an initiative that’s…
Legislators beginning data centers debate: Incentivize them or add major rules?
Colorado legislators will be asked this session to choose between two bills on data centers that approach the burgeoning industry sector in starkly different ways…
Jan. 19 “Colorado Chamber Office Hours”: A business lobbyist previews the session
On this week’s episode of the “Colorado Chamber Office Hours” podcast, host Ed Sealover sits down with Meghan Dollar, senior vice president of governmental affairs…
Polis’ final State of the State: Broad calls, plus specifics on housing, workforce
Gov. Jared Polis offered his final State of the State Address Thursday, calling for legislators to make additional progress on clean energy, workforce development and…
First-day bills seek to expand price-gouging prohibitions, incentivize data centers
The 94 bills introduced on the first day of the 2026 legislative session include wide-ranging efforts to incentivize data centers, create an enterprise to boost…