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Under the Dome- 2019 End of Session Report
VIEW THE SINE DIE REPORT HERE2019 Session FactsDemocrat/Republican split in House of Representatives: 41/24Republican/Democrat/Unaffiliated split in the Senate: 19/16Number of bills, resolutions, and memorials introduced during the 2019 Legislative Session: 653Number of bills signed by the Governor as of 5/3/19: 155Number of bills vetoed as of 5/3/19: 0Last day for the Governor to Act: June 2, 2019 Introduction The 2019 Legislative Session commenced with a new political landscape. Democrats entered
U.S. Economy is Stronger than Expected, Colorado Economy is Solid
Recently released data shows the U.S. economy is stronger than expected and the Colorado economy is on solid footing. The best economic news was delivered by the BEA - U.S. real GDP for Q1 increased at a rate of 3.2%. In addition, the NAHB Housing Market Index is trending up, light truck and auto sales were strong in March, construction spending is up, and the 30-year mortgage rate is around 4.0%. Colorado is on track to add 48,900 jobs this year. This is lower than expected, but, initial and continuing
Castle Rock Water registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations.
Castle Rock Water and Arapahoe Community College have partnered to create a registered apprenticeship program in Water Operations. You can work up to 30 hours a week for Castle Rock Water in a paid apprenticeship program while attending Arapahoe Community College’s new Sturm Collaboration Campus. Castle Rock Water will also sponsor up to 50% of tuition! We have two info sessions coming up to find out more. You need to attend an info session to be eligible to apply. Please see the attached flyer or click
Under the Dome, Week 16 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week under the goldendome Governor Polis signed the budget bill on Thursday, the School Finance Act to fund K-12 schools was introduced, and the House held the longest committee hearing of this session. Even though the Senate worked late Thursday into Friday morning, three significant bills were delayed until next week: SB 188, to create a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program; HB 1210 to allow local governments to set their own minimum wage; and SB 107 to
Under The Dome Week 14 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week the General Assembly passed the most comprehensive oil and gas reform in decades, the sponsor of the bill to repeal the death penalty voluntarily pulled the bill, and the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act moved forward in the Senate. The House passed the budget bill on Thursday and Friday and next week the JBC will meet as the conference committee to reconcile differences and ensure it is a balanced budget. The House added several amendments to the Long Bill during a
Under the Dome, Week 13 (2019)
Highlights of the Week This week the Senate debated the FY2019-20 Long Bill, the budget for the state, and several amendments were added. One of the more significant amendments increased transportation funding by $106 million General Fund, adding to the $230 million for transportation already in the budget. This was a last minute deal struck between the Senate majority and minority leadership to prevent the Senate GOP from requiring the budget bill be read at length which would have taken approximately
Leadership Douglas County Now Accepting Applications
Leadership Douglas County (LDC), a program of the Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce, is committed to ensuring the continuity of knowledgeable and effective leadership in Douglas County. Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado and provides an enviable blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.Download 2019-2020 application information (word doc)Click Here for 2019-2020 application information (PDF)Leadership Douglas County Application Application Deadline: June 20, 2019
Arapahoe Community College Receives Historic Gift Of Up To $10 Million from Sturm Family Foundation
State-of-the-Art Sturm Collaboration Campus Will Establish Industry-Aligned Higher Education Model Castle Rock, Colorado (March 15, 2019) – Arapahoe Community College (ACC) has received a gift of up to $10 million from the Sturm Family Foundation, the largest in the history of the 13-institution Colorado Community College System. A HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY With an over $5 million match opportunity, bringing the full potential of the gift in excess of $15 million, the funding will be used in its
Colorado Economic Growth Will Taper off in 2019
From an economic perspective, 2019 is going to be an interesting year. The 2019 cber.co economic forecast projects that momentum from 2018 will carry into 2019. There will be solid growth in the first half of the year followed by slower growth in the second half. There is more downside risk than upside potential. A few of the things to watch for in 2019 are:The slowing in the global and U.S. economies will be felt in Colorado.Colorado will add 61,000 jobs in 2019.The economy is operating inefficiently
