Welcome to the 74th General Assembly
Expanded Democratic Majority will Drive Legislative Agenda in 2023 The 2022 Election brought with it a significantly expanded Democrat majority at the statehouse. Democrat leadership interpreted the outcome to a be a mandate of the policies they wrought in the last two years, not the resounding rubuke of the continuing presence of former President Donald […]
Resources & Recordings: 2022 Regional Issues Summit
Presented by the Northern Colorado Legislative Alliance on December 14, 2022 Because…it matters. NCLA Regional Issues Summit. Northern Colorado is the epicenter for vibrant economic growth. But current public policy decisions and regulatory action could have significant economic implications. Policy decisions matters. A vibrant economy matters. You matter. The Regional Issues Summit presented by NCLA […]
Presented by the Northern Colorado Legislative AllianceWednesday, December 14, 2022 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Blue Bar and Grill at the Budweiser Event Center, Loveland, CO Because…it matters. NCLA Regional Issues Summit. Northern Colorado is the epicenter for vibrant economic growth. But current public policy decisions and regulatory action could have significant economic implications. Policy decisions […]
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 […]
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 […]
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