Northwest Douglas County Chamber & Economic Development Corporation

(DENVER) – The Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has released a new guide specifically targeting Colorado’s small businesses as a way to increase public understanding of how the smallest startups and family businesses can access paid family leave.The Small Business Guide to FAMLI was…

Highlights of the Week    The General Assembly had a very busy week under the dome. The Joint Budget Committee closed the long bill, the Senate passed the reproductive rights and gender affirming care package, and the House continues to debate the Senate gun violence prevention package on second reading. The House adjourned a little before…

(DENVER) –  The Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration (DPA), in partnership with the Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE), is hosting a statewide informational career open house virtually on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 to help fill open positions in 18 State agencies.  “Events like this are an incredible opportunity for job seekers to gain insight…

Highlights of the Week    As of today, the General Assembly has introduced 446 bills, 248 House bills and 198 Senate bills.   The Joint Budget Committee has been busy this week making final decisions as they approach the deadline to close the Long Bill. They are aiming to close the budget on Monday or Tuesday, and the budget…

Highlights of the Week Thursday, March 9, marked the 60th legislative day, or the halfway point in the 2023 legislative session. It was a notable half way mark as the House Republican caucus filibustered two Democratic bills on Thursday afternoon, continuing through the night, until just before 7 am on Friday morning. Both HB23-1219 Waiting Period To Deliver A Firearm, concerning establishing a…