May 6, 2020
Representation | Legislation | Advocacy
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Paid FAMLI Sponsors Endorse Ballot Initiative
In a joint press release sent out last Thursday, Paid Family & Medical Leave bill sponsors announced that they will no longer pursue legislation when the legislature reconvenes in two weeks. Instead, the sponsors are endorsing initiatives for the November ballot that would institute a statewide paid family and medical leave program. The initiatives outline three different paid leave options for Coloradoans, all of which begin in 2023 and range in allowing for 12-26 weeks of paid leave coverage. So far, the initiatives have received their titles from the Title Board, but have not yet been cleared for circulation.
For more information, click here.
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Suggested Statutory Change Will Allow for Property Tax Relief
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Business communities from across Colorado have requested that the State explores a statutory change that would provide significant property tax relief to taxpayers. The proposed statutory amendment would allow local governments to temporarily reduce or waive the interest rate on delinquent property tax payments for a specified period of time between May 1, 2020 and October 31, 2020. This proposed statutory change is a vital solution for businesses across all sectors throughout the state, in order to keep employees employed and maintain cash for essential expenses.
For more information click here.
Webinar Series Continues: Re-opening Mesa County & More!
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For a full schedule of upcoming webinars and catch up on all the previous webinars click here .
Economic Development Week Celebration Continues!
Join us in celebrating the remainder of Economic Development Week!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6TH
- Economic Development Week Proclamation from the City of Grand Junction
- Grand Junction Chamber WEBINAR: I'm Reopening But I Have Questions?
- A "VIRTUAL" Celebration - Who Are Economic Developers?
THURSDAY, MAY 7TH
- Grand Junction Chamber WEBINAR: How Volunteering Can Help Your Community
- A "VIRTUAL" Celebration - Why Should You Support Economic Development?
- THROWBACK THURSDAY - A look at previous ED Week Celebrations
FRIDAY, MAY 8TH
- A "VIRTUAL" Celebration - How Can YOU Be A Champion of Economic Development?
Celebrate with us all week! Post photos with the hashtags:
#GJCHAMBER
#EconDevWeek #EconDevStrong
#INTERNATIONALEDW #YOURCOUNTRY
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Governmental Affairs Committee Update:
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On Tuesday, May 5th, the Chamber’s Governmental Affairs Committee received legislative updates from Senator Ray Scott, Senator Don Coram, Representative Rich and Representative Soper. The committee also took action on the following bills:
Support:
Relaunching America’s Workforce Act
Rationale: This bill provides over $10 billion to the state and local workforce centers. These funds will support workforce training activities, including career navigation services, access to online skills training and employment services. These services are especially vital as we prepare to rebound from the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The next legislative video conference will be held on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 am via Zoom webinar.
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