Business and Community Leaders Respond On Wednesday, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Colorado Transportation Innovation Office (CTIO) announced their plan to the Colorado Transportation Commission to fully fund the 7-mile North I-25 Express Lane “Segment 5” from State Highway 56 (South of Berthoud) to State Highway 66 (North of Longmont). “Segment 5” was […]
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Colorado Statewide Ballot Issues – November 8, 2022
The November ballot will include 11 issues that have been cleared by the Office of the Secretary of State. Of that total, three propose changes to the Colorado Constitution which require a 55% approval rate to become law (denoted as “Amendment”). The balance of items propose changes to state statute which require a simple majority. […]
Under the Dome: The 2022 Legislative Session
An NCLA Debrief on Key Issues Affecting NoCo Business In an ever-evolving political landscape, the 2022 Legislative Session finally ended on May 11. After three years of policy turmoil for Colorado’s business sector, the session offered a mixed bag of policy outcomes on the key issues affecting businesses in Northern Colorado. In important areas, namely […]
Under the Dome: Northern Colorado Challenges CDOT Decision On North I-25
North I25 Coalition and Legislators sent letters to Governor Polis and the Transportation Commission to reconsider the Decision to Not Pursue IIJA Mega Grant Funding for North I25 The NCLA’s Fix North I-25 Business Alliance, the North I-25 Coalition and 16 State Legislators representing Larimer, Weld and Adams County sent letters this week to the Colorado […]
Under the Dome: EPA Moves To Place Air Quality Restrictions on Region
NCLA Weighs in on Fentanyl, Crime and Business EPA Shifts Region to “Severe” Non-Attainment StatusThe EPA has begun the formal process of moving the Denver Metro/North Front Range Non-Attainment Area to a “Severe” rating from “Serious”. When approved, the status will trigger a myriad of costly and more stringent air quality measures and requirements across […]
Under the Dome: State Economic Forecasts Shows Future Risks
NCLA Takes Positions on Newly Introduced Bills This week Kate Watkins, Chief State Economist for Legislative Council, provided a presentation to the NCLA Board of Directors following the release of the State’s March Revenue Forecast. Amid soaring inflation, elevated fuel prices, fresh worries about supply-chain disruptions, and the uncertainty around the Ukraine invasion, the March […]
Under the Dome: Workforce Package and More Air Quality Measures
5 Weeks remain in 2022 Legislative Session with More Bills to Come April 1, 2022 Air Quality Improvement InvestmentsSenate President Steve Fenberg (D-Boulder) introduced Senate Bill 193 regarding “Air Quality Improvement Investments”. Another all encompassing measure, with spending over $125M, the bill includes the following primary elements: Creates the $25M “industrial and manufacturing operations clean air […]
Under the Dome: UITF Partial Replenishment Secured
Colorado-Nebraska South Platte Water Dispute gets National Attention March 26, 2022 $600M Replenishment of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund SecuredThe state budget proposal was finalized this week with the release of the March Economic Forecast. The Joint Budget Committee and legislative leaders will offer $600 Million in funds from the federal ARPA dollars to replenish […]
Under the Dome: Anticipation of the Economic Forecast
With a Continued Push to Replenish the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund March 12, 2022 The Joint Budget Committee Long Bill and Economic Forecast AnticipationAs the state anxiously awaits the JBC Economic Forecast, the Joint Budget Committee will be finalizing the long bill and budget through the end of March, and the Economic Forecast will be […]
Under The Dome: ETRP 2.0 Legislation Defeated
Transportation Funding Grants Explored while P3 Progress is Made March 5, 2022 HB22-1138 Defeated after Business Community Pressures the House Finance CommitteeNCLA took a lead role in the defeat of House Bill 22-1138, the “Clean Commute” bill or Employer Trip Reduction Program (ETRP) 2.0, which was killed on a 1-9 vote, including a no vote […]
