As Colorado heads into 2025, big fiscal decisions loom. In this episode, we sit down with Ed Sealover, VP of Strategic Initiatives at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce, to unpack the state’s growing budget deficit and what it could mean for both businesses and residents.
We explore hot-button issues like the proposed rollback of software tax exemptions and the controversial retail delivery fees. Ed breaks down the tough balancing act lawmakers face, and how to fund essential services without stifling economic growth.
From the halls of the Capitol to the boardrooms of local businesses, we examine how these tax debates reflect deeper political tensions and impact Colorado’s economic future.
Key Takeaways:
- Colorado’s Budget Woes: The episode unpacks the state’s growing budget deficit and the fiscal hurdles ahead in 2025.
- Labor Law Shake-Up: A deep dive into the proposed overhaul of the Labor Peace Act and what it could mean for unionization efforts.
- Tax Policy Tensions: Examines hot-button tax proposals—including changes to software exemptions and retail delivery fees—and their impact on businesses and consumers.
- Balancing Act at the Capitol: Highlights the challenge lawmakers face in funding public services while supporting a healthy business environment.
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