Tag: banks
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Colorado Gov. Polis faces intense lobbying blitz from DC-based groups over credit card ‘swipe-fee’ bill
Colorado’s long‑running fight over credit‑card swipe fees entered its final round Tuesday, when lawmakers sent a proposal to Gov. Jared Polis and rival industry coalitions immediately launched competing campaigns to sway his decision. The clash pits groups urging Polis to sign the bill — restaurants, hotels, breweries, liquor stores, small businesses, and big‑box retailers —…
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Fight over credit card ‘swipe fees’ attracts nearly 200 lobbyists in Colorado
One of the most expensive fights of the 2026 session got a little closer to being over on Friday, when the Colorado Senate took a second final vote on the proposal to eliminate “swipe fees” on sales taxes. It’s not exactly a David and Goliath story. It’s more like Goliath versus Goliath. Also known as…
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Colorado AG sues Trump administration to protect Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
A coalition of 22 attorneys general from Democratic-led states sued the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and its director, Russell Vought, on Monday, asserting that the White House’s argument to withhold funds from the consumer protection agency is unconstitutional. Colorado’s Attorney General Phil Weiser is among those challenging the Trump administration and appeared at a virtual…
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Three arrested on suspicion of robbing five Colorado Springs banks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Colorado Springs police arrested three men suspected of robbing five banks around Colorado Springs during the past several months, law enforcement officials announced Friday. Officers arrested 33-year-old Lawrence Wooten, 30-year-old Chad Williams, and 35-year-old Paris Toler-Anderson on suspicion of robbing various banks including a Wells…
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Three arrested on suspicion of robbing five Colorado Springs banks
Colorado Springs police arrested three men suspected of robbing five banks around Colorado Springs during the past several months, law enforcement officials announced Friday. Officers arrested 33-year-old Lawrence Wooten, 30-year-old Chad Williams, and 35-year-old Paris Toler-Anderson on suspicion of robbing various banks including a Wells Fargo on North Union Boulevard, ANB Bank on North Academy…
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Banks battle over name
The same name is central to a dispute between a mid-size Colorado Springs bank with big growth plans and a large Missouri bank that is expanding into Colorado: Both want to be Central Bank. (Video by Wayne Heilman)