Legislators move to give state new oversight of workplace-safety rules
Frustrated with a proposed rollback of federal workplace safety laws, legislative Democrats want to give the state enforcement authority in this area— and took the…
Regulatory Issues
Feb. 23 “Colorado Chamber Office Hours”: What is price gouging?
A bill to fight what its sponsors call price gouging — particularly in “captive consumer” spaces such as sports arenas, airports and outdoor festivals —…
Bill would mandate coal-community employers give hiring preferences to workers losing jobs
A number of private employers in coal-transition communities would have to give hiring preferences to coal workers losing their jobs at local facilities under a…
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’…
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…