Author: Johnna Reeder Kleymeyer
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GUEST COLUMN: Bill will burden Colorado counties, with unnecessary costs
Colorado Senate Bill 22-230, known as Collective Bargaining for Counties, will expand collective bargaining rights to all public county employees in Colorado beginning Jan. 1, 2023. Even though this bill only targets counties — which is questionable in and of itself — we still have a vested interest in this policy. Many other regions throughout…
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GUEST COLUMN: Producer fee harms small businesses, consumers
The Colorado Springs Chamber and Economic Development Corporation recognizes and appreciates the need for Colorado to enhance the recycling of products in our state. Recycling conserves natural resources, increases economic security, and saves energy while protecting the environment. Unfortunately, House Bill 1355 is not the answer. HB1355 is an extremely flawed, expensive, and unworkable attempt…