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Colorado House passes bill excluding taxes and tips from swipe fees

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval following the Colorado House's passage of HB 1282.

By Centennial State News | Mar 20, 2025

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NFIB Colorado hosts Small Business Day at State Capitol

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado is organizing a Small Business Day event at the Colorado State Capitol on April 15.

By Centennial State News | Mar 17, 2025

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Colorado committee supports bill to reform credit card swipe fees

By Centennial State News | Mar 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed approval for the Colorado House Finance Committee's recent decision to pass HB 1282.

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Colorado Bankers Association one of 50 state banking associations to oppose Durbin-Marshall credit card bill

By Centennial State News | Mar 12, 2025

The Colorado Bankers Association {CBA} is one of fifty state banking associations to oppose the "Credit Card Competition Act."

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Colorado's NFIB opposes House Bill 1090 citing potential regulatory challenges

By Centennial State News | Mar 4, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Colorado has expressed strong opposition to House Bill 1090.

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NFIB opposes medical-monitoring claims for uninjured plaintiffs

By Centennial State News | Mar 3, 2025

NFIB has submitted an amicus brief in the Colorado Court of Appeals for the case Smith v. Terumo BCT, Inc. The case addresses whether a cause of action should be created for plaintiffs who are asymptomatic, allowing them to recover damages based...

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Swipe fee fairness act receives backing from NFIB Colorado

By Centennial State News | Mar 3, 2025

Costly credit card processing fees continue to burden small businesses, impacting their ability to grow and remain competitive.

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NFIB opposes Colorado bill increasing employer regulations

By Centennial State News | Feb 24, 2025

In a recent hearing before the House Finance Committee, Michael Smith, the State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Colorado, expressed opposition to House Bill 1001.

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Colorado small businesses back bill against swipe fees on taxes

By Centennial State News | Feb 21, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed strong support for House Bill 1282, a bipartisan proposal aimed at eliminating credit card swipe fees on sales taxes and tips.

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Colorado debates changes to longstanding labor law

By Centennial State News | Feb 18, 2025

Coloradans have long relied on the Labor Peace Act, a law that has been in place for over 80 years.

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Small businesses face rising uncertainty despite optimism

By Centennial State News | Feb 11, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index experienced a decline of 2.3 points in January, reaching 102.8.

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NerdWallet Editor: Opponents of credit card regulations opposed by CO bankers say regs could ‘torpedo’ credit card rewards

By Centennial State News | Feb 10, 2025

The managing editor of a financial services website wrote that opponents of credit card regulations proposed in Congress said the regulations could “torpedo” credit card rewards programs.

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NFIB opposes new Colorado bill citing increased burdens for small businesses

By Centennial State News | Jan 31, 2025

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

By Centennial State News | Jan 28, 2025

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 Bankers Association: Federal credit card regs would ‘negatively impact all banks, regardless of size’

By Centennial State News Service | Jan 22, 2025

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

By Centennial State News | Jan 15, 2025

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

By Centennial State News | Jan 14, 2025

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

By Centennial State News | Jan 10, 2025

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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NFIB urges lawmakers to prioritize economic improvements for Colorado

By Centennial State News | Jan 9, 2025

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.

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Payments Group ‘applauds Congress for repudiating the experimental, draconian’ credit card regs opposed by Colorado bankers

By Centennial State News reports | Dec 27, 2024

The Electronic Payments Coalition (EPC) said this week that it "applauds Congress" for ending the 118th Congress' legislative session without passing the "Credit Card Competition Act of 2023" (CCCA), a bill that is opposed by the Colorado Bankers Association (CBA) and Independent Community Bankers of Colorado (ICBC).