Colorado debates changes to longstanding labor law
Coloradans have long relied on the Labor Peace Act, a law that has been in place for over 80 years.
How many H-1B petitions were made by Colorado employers classified under the Information industry during 2024?
In 2024, 323 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located in Colorado, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Economist: Credit card bill opposed by CO bankers ‘should really be called the Credit Card Anti-competition Act’
An economist with the International Center for Law & Economics (ICLE) said that credit card regulations proposed in Congress would reduce competition among credit card issuers.
- Small businesses face rising uncertainty despite optimism
- NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by CO bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards
- Potato and cheese pierogies highlight February's Colorado Proud Recipe
- Analysis: Colorado among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
- Colorado inflation rate outpaces national average as of December 2024
NFIB opposes new Colorado bill citing increased burdens for small businesses
Colorado's National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced its opposition to House Bill 1001, which they argue would impose a significant regulatory burden on employers.
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Colorado small businesses oppose changes to Labor Peace Act
Colorado's National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced its opposition to Senate Bill 5, which aims to alter the Labor Peace Act.
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Colorado offers free range riding training amid wolf interactions
Colorado is organizing a free, full-day training session on range riding in Glenwood Springs.
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Colorado signs MOU with UK to boost trade and investment
Colorado and the United Kingdom have formalized a new partnership to enhance trade and investment.
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Colorado opens applications for specialty crop block grants
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) has opened the application period for the 2026 growing season for producers and organizations working with specialty crops.
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Colorado Bankers Association: Federal credit card regs would ‘negatively impact all banks, regardless of size’
A spokesperson for the Missouri Bankers Association (MBA) said an analysis released earlier this month shows that proposed federal credit card regulations backed by U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) would be "bad policy" for the state's banks and consumers.
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Colorado Legislature opens new term; citizens urged to engage on key issues
The Colorado Legislature has commenced a new term, welcoming 23 new lawmakers.
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Small business optimism reaches highest level since October 2018
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index increased by 3.4 points in December, reaching 105.1, the highest level since October 2018.
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Small businesses face hiring challenges despite easing labor costs
The latest jobs report from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) indicates a slight easing in labor costs for small businesses as 35% of owners reported unfilled job openings in December, a minor decrease from November.
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2023: Colorado ranks 28th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,630,546
In 2023, Colorado received $5,630,546 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 28th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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NFIB urges lawmakers to prioritize economic improvements for Colorado
Ahead of Governor Polis' State of the State address, NFIB State Director Michael Smith has called on lawmakers to focus on improving Colorado's economy.
