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Q3 2024: Colorado's combined tax revenues up 5.7% since Q2 2024

Colorado collected $5.3 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

By Centennial State News | Apr 10, 2025

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NFIB advocates for permanent small business tax deduction amid wide public support

A recent poll conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) highlights significant bipartisan support for small businesses and the continuation of the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction.

By Centennial State News | Apr 8, 2025

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NFIB report presses Colorado lawmakers on small business health insurance woes

By Centennial State News | Apr 3, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), an advocate for Colorado's small businesses, has introduced a new health care policy paper titled "Addressing the Health Insurance Affordability Crisis for Small Businesses."

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Colorado House passes bill excluding taxes and tips from swipe fees

By Centennial State News | Mar 20, 2025

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

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NFIB Colorado plans Small Business Day at the State Capitol

By Centennial State News | Mar 17, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Colorado is set to host Small Business Day at the Colorado State Capitol on April 15th.

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NFIB Colorado hosts Small Business Day at State Capitol

By Centennial State News | Mar 17, 2025

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

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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.