Proposal seeks to bar most criminal restitution payments to insurers
When courts order Coloradans to pay restitution to victims for the financial losses they suffer in crimes, those orders can include payments to the victims’…
Regulatory Issues
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…
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…
On opening day, Democrat and Republican legislators call for affordability — with different paths to that goal
With affordability topping their priorities, Colorado House and Senate Democratic leaders further narrowed their focus to housing and healthcare costs in opening-day speeches Wednesday —…
Jan. 9 Colorado Inside Out: Legislative preview, minimum-wage laws
Ed Sealover, editor of The Sum & Substance and vice president of strategic initiatives for the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, joined the PBS 12 program…
2026 Colorado Legislative Preview: A tale of affordability, regulations and regulatory reform
For several years, Colorado legislators from both parties have vowed to tackle the state’s affordability crisis, only to butt heads over how to do that…