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Gov. Jared Polis faces political pile-on after freeing Tina Peters

To hear his critics tell it, Gov. Jared Polis is an "accomplice" to President Trump.

Politics

To hear his critics tell it, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Gov. Jared Polis" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/11/21/polis-pressure-tina-peters-transfer" data-vars-content-id="1b3c7479-0a88-44e6-98a3-43a41c737806" data-vars-headline="Gov. Jared Polis faces political pile-on after freeing Tina Peters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/11/21/polis-pressure-tina-peters-transfer" target="_self">Gov. Jared Polis</a> is an &quot;accomplice&quot; to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="President Trump&#x27;s attacks" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/trump-threat-colorado-tina-peters" data-vars-content-id="1b3c7479-0a88-44e6-98a3-43a41c737806" data-vars-headline="Gov. Jared Polis faces political pile-on after freeing Tina Peters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/21/trump-threat-colorado-tina-peters" target="_self">President Trump&#x27;s attacks</a> on democracy who gave Colorado &quot;a black eye&quot; and undermined the rule of law by granting <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="clemency to Tina Peters" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/15/polis-tina-peters-sentence-clemency" data-vars-content-id="1b3c7479-0a88-44e6-98a3-43a41c737806" data-vars-headline="Gov. Jared Polis faces political pile-on after freeing Tina Peters" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/15/polis-tina-peters-sentence-clemency" target="_self">clemency to Tina Peters</a>.Why it matters: The harsh words — all from leaders of his own party — show how a single once-unthinkable act could tarnish Polis&#x27; eight-year legacy and his political future.

REI union asks for boycott of Denver flagship store

The boycott comes after the co-op and its union failed to reach a contract agreement last month.

Business

A union representing REI employees is urging customers to boycott the outdoor retailer&#x27;s anniversary sale this week, including at its Denver flagship store.Why it matters: The sale — running now through May 25 — is one of REI&#x27;s biggest of the year and draws large crowds.State of play: The boycott comes after the co-op and its union failed to reach a contract agreement last month, with the union calling management&#x27;s latest offer &quot;unacceptable.&quot;<ul><li>The union is imploring shoppers to skip the sale in solidarity after &quot;four years of bad faith contract negotiations and REI&#x27;s scorched-earth union-busting campaign.&quot;</li></ul>Eleven REI stores nationwide have unionized since 2022.<ul><li>Those stores are located in Chicago; Boston; New York; Berkeley and Santa Cruz, California; Cleveland, Ohio; Durham and Greensboro, North Carolina; Maple Grove, Minnesota; Castleton, Indiana; and Bellingham, Washington.</li><li>A 12th store recently filed to unionize in San Diego.</li></ul>Yes, but: Demonstrations backing the boycott are happening at non-union stores, such as those in Colorado, UFCW 3000 spokesperson Rich Smith tells Axios.<ul><li>A lone organizer stood outside the flagship store on Platte Street on Tuesday handing out leaflets to customers, most of whom hadn&#x27;t known about the boycott and ignored it.</li></ul>Between the lines: The union says REI&#x27;s latest proposal would restrict organizing activity at other stores and limit workers&#x27; public criticism of the company.<ul><li>The outdoor co-op, founded in Seattle and with more than 190 U.S. stores, is losing its soul, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="union workers say" data-vars-click-url="https://www.ufcw.org/press-releases/today-landmark-boycott-of-rei-begins-in-stores-and-online/" data-vars-content-id="e8322c90-1356-484f-9b01-f0f7c87f08da" data-vars-headline="REI union asks for boycott of Denver flagship store" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.ufcw.org/press-releases/today-landmark-boycott-of-rei-begins-in-stores-and-online/" target="_blank">union workers say</a>.</li><li>The unionized stores want better pay, scheduling and working conditions.</li></ul>The other side: REI <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="says" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rei.com/newsroom/document/some-straightforward-facts-about-rei-co-op-s-union-negotiations" data-vars-content-id="e8322c90-1356-484f-9b01-f0f7c87f08da" data-vars-headline="REI union asks for boycott of Denver flagship store" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rei.com/newsroom/document/some-straightforward-facts-about-rei-co-op-s-union-negotiations" target="_blank">says</a> the union has taken bargaining discussions out of context.<ul><li>In a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="written statement" data-vars-click-url="https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-co-op-statement-on-bargaining-status-and-union-s-planned-boycott" data-vars-content-id="e8322c90-1356-484f-9b01-f0f7c87f08da" data-vars-headline="REI union asks for boycott of Denver flagship store" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.rei.com/newsroom/article/rei-co-op-statement-on-bargaining-status-and-union-s-planned-boycott" target="_blank">written statement</a> this month, the company called the boycott push &quot;a disappointing move&quot; that hurts the co-op &quot;instead of advancing negotiations.&quot;</li><li>REI also said it is &quot;ready to continue bargaining.&quot;</li></ul>

Denver street homelessness hits 9-year low

Street homelessness in Denver fell 64% since 2023, city leaders say.

News

Denver&#x27;s homelessness fell to its lowest level in nine years, according to the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="latest point-in-time" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/09/homelessness-denver-point-in-time-count" data-vars-content-id="a7314d4e-720a-4129-9f83-1c9cb37c85f8" data-vars-headline="Denver street homelessness hits 9-year low" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/09/homelessness-denver-point-in-time-count" target="_self">latest point-in-time</a> (PIT) count, which found street homelessness has dropped 64% since Mayor Mike Johnston took office in 2023. Why it matters: The sharp decline marks a major milestone for Johnston&#x27;s signature homelessness initiative, All In Mile High (AIMH), which has garnered both <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="national acclaim" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/29/denvers-homelessness-strategy-earns-national-recognition" data-vars-content-id="a7314d4e-720a-4129-9f83-1c9cb37c85f8" data-vars-headline="Denver street homelessness hits 9-year low" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/29/denvers-homelessness-strategy-earns-national-recognition" target="_self">national acclaim</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="local scrutiny" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/07/mayor-johnston-clash-denver-auditor" data-vars-content-id="a7314d4e-720a-4129-9f83-1c9cb37c85f8" data-vars-headline="Denver street homelessness hits 9-year low" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/07/mayor-johnston-clash-denver-auditor" target="_self">local scrutiny</a> since launching three years ago.

House GOP seeks Denver immigration records

The House Judiciary Committee sent letters to three city agencies Wednesday.

Denver is in the crosshairs of congressional Republicans targeting &quot;<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="sanctuary cities" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/11/democrats-trump-sanctuary-cities-ice-funding" target="_self">sanctuary cities</a>&quot; that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.Why it matters: A U.S. House committee is demanding immigration policy records from Denver law enforcement, thrusting the city deeper into another national fight over <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="policies dividing residents" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/21/denver-capitol-rally-ice-enforcement" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/02/21/denver-capitol-rally-ice-enforcement" target="_self">policies dividing residents</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="drawing federal scrutiny" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-sanctuary-cities-mayors-ice-immigration" data-vars-content-id="fa98b64d-875c-4558-8187-b17edb9a0ede" data-vars-headline="House GOP seeks Denver immigration records" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2025/12/06/trump-sanctuary-cities-mayors-ice-immigration" target="_self">drawing federal scrutiny</a>.

Denver sees record tourist spending

Visitors delivered a major economic boost last year.

A record 37.6 million domestic visitors traveled to the Mile High City last year, giving the city a modest tourism bump — and a major spending surge.Why it matters: Those visitors pumped a record $10.5 billion into the local economy, per a Thursday release from Visit Denver, the city&#x27;s tourism sales and marketing agency.

Denver passes one-year data center moratorium

The moratorium is expected to go into effect May 21.

Data centers are a <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="no-go in Denver" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/denvers-considers-data-center-moratorium" data-vars-content-id="0902d403-6936-43cf-9176-0bacd7715f66" data-vars-headline="Denver passes one-year data center moratorium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/denvers-considers-data-center-moratorium" target="_self">no-go in Denver</a> — for now.Why it matters: The city&#x27;s one-year moratorium reflects <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="mounting public pushback against data centers" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/18/data-center-report-electricity-costs" data-vars-content-id="0902d403-6936-43cf-9176-0bacd7715f66" data-vars-headline="Denver passes one-year data center moratorium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/18/data-center-report-electricity-costs" target="_self">mounting public pushback against data centers</a>, whose massive water and energy needs <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="are drawing tremendous scrutiny" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/georgia-ai-data-centers" data-vars-content-id="0902d403-6936-43cf-9176-0bacd7715f66" data-vars-headline="Denver passes one-year data center moratorium" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/01/30/georgia-ai-data-centers" target="_self">are drawing tremendous scrutiny</a>.

Colorado lawmakers send new AI bill to the governor

The Legislature approved the final measure with little pomp after a final vote in the Senate at 1:30am Tuesday.

An 11th-hour rewrite of the state&#x27;s controversial <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/03/colorado-ai-artificial-intellligence-legislation" data-vars-content-id="500e2ef7-9475-4f62-b568-23daede62100" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers send new AI bill to the governor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/05/03/colorado-ai-artificial-intellligence-legislation" target="_self">artificial intelligence law</a> is headed to the governor&#x27;s desk.Why it matters: Colorado was poised to become the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="country&#x27;s toughest AI cop" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/06/colorado-ai-bill-national-model" data-vars-content-id="500e2ef7-9475-4f62-b568-23daede62100" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers send new AI bill to the governor" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/06/colorado-ai-bill-national-model" target="_self">country&#x27;s toughest AI cop</a>, but the new bill weakens the repeals the original 2024 law before it ever took effect.

Colorado lawmakers kill bid to regulate data center industry

The bill's failure leaves Colorado without new guardrails on one of the fastest-growing industries tied to the AI boom.

Colorado lawmakers jettisoned a high-profile effort to rein in data centers, shelving <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="dueling bills" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/colorados-data-center-divide-tax-breaks-vs-tough-rules" data-vars-content-id="b40109b4-c0e6-4e11-ac3c-9267d4a19b23" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers kill bid to regulate data center industry" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/colorados-data-center-divide-tax-breaks-vs-tough-rules" target="_self">dueling bills</a> in a debate that exposed deep tensions over artificial intelligence, climate goals and economic development.Why it matters: The legislation&#x27;s collapse leaves Colorado without new guardrails on one of the fastest-growing — and most power-intensive — industries tied to the AI boom.

Austin restaurants are taking over Denver's food scene

Austin isn't a plane ride away anymore. The Texas capital is coming to Denver.

Food and Drink

Austin isn&#x27;t a plane ride away anymore. The Texas capital is coming to you — one taco, omakase counter and boozy brunch at a time.Why it matters: What <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="started as a trickle" data-vars-click-url="https://5280.com/denver-austin-restaurant-exchange-program/" data-vars-content-id="1a2ba243-0cbf-4abe-a40b-7705b2663e62" data-vars-headline="Austin restaurants are taking over Denver&#x27;s food scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://5280.com/denver-austin-restaurant-exchange-program/" target="_blank">started as a trickle</a> of Texas-born concepts in Denver has become a culinary raid reshaping the local food and beverage scene just as the city attempts to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="rebuild" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/05/20/16th-street-mall-renamed" data-vars-content-id="1a2ba243-0cbf-4abe-a40b-7705b2663e62" data-vars-headline="Austin restaurants are taking over Denver&#x27;s food scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/05/20/16th-street-mall-renamed" target="_self">rebuild</a> its <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="identity" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/01/16th-street-reopens-downtown-denver" data-vars-content-id="1a2ba243-0cbf-4abe-a40b-7705b2663e62" data-vars-headline="Austin restaurants are taking over Denver&#x27;s food scene" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/06/01/16th-street-reopens-downtown-denver" target="_self">identity</a>.

Colorado lawmakers introduce new AI rules

State lawmakers plan to scrap their first-in-the-nation AI law.

State lawmakers plan to scrap their <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="first-in-the-nation" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/06/colorado-ai-bill-national-model" data-vars-content-id="11606437-d02e-4bfc-9e69-3c8deecda4bc" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers introduce new AI rules" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/08/06/colorado-ai-bill-national-model" target="_self">first-in-the-nation</a> <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="artificial intelligence law" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/04/22/colorado-lawmakers-target-ai-social-media-online-privacy" data-vars-content-id="11606437-d02e-4bfc-9e69-3c8deecda4bc" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers introduce new AI rules" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/04/22/colorado-lawmakers-target-ai-social-media-online-privacy" target="_self">artificial intelligence law</a> and replace it with rules designed to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="appease the tech industry" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/26/big-tech-ai-colorado-law" data-vars-content-id="11606437-d02e-4bfc-9e69-3c8deecda4bc" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers introduce new AI rules" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2025/08/26/big-tech-ai-colorado-law" target="_self">appease the tech industry</a>.Why it matters: The long-awaited, hotly contested <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bill" data-vars-click-url="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-189" data-vars-content-id="11606437-d02e-4bfc-9e69-3c8deecda4bc" data-vars-headline="Colorado lawmakers introduce new AI rules" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-189" target="_blank">bill</a> could define how AI is governed in Colorado and serve as a model for future regulation.

Colorado moves to restrict surveillance pricing

State Sen. Mike Weissman said the legislation is intended to "protect people from abusive businesses."

This is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="surveillance pricing" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2024/08/02/ftc-surveillance-pricing-startups" data-vars-content-id="a9a4b021-303f-4dbf-bf50-55ccb7d843cc" data-vars-headline="Colorado moves to restrict surveillance pricing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/pro/retail-deals/2024/08/02/ftc-surveillance-pricing-startups" target="_self">surveillance pricing</a>: A plane ticket that costs more because you searched online for an obituary and need to travel. Or a parent who gets offered a lower salary because her social media mentions a sick child who needs health insurance.Why it matters: Both scenarios show how companies can set individualized pricing and wages — often using artificial intelligence or algorithms — based on personal characteristics, online behaviors and biometrics.Driving the news: Colorado lawmakers want to prohibit surveillance pricing, in particular, those systems that discriminate against consumers and workers. A Senate committee advanced the measure at a hearing on Tuesday.<ul><li>In situations where algorithms can set prices, companies would need to publish their procedures to ensure the accuracy of data and give consumers the ability to correct it, per the bill.</li><li>State Sen. Mike Weissman (D-Aurora) said the legislation is intended to &quot;protect people from abusive businesses.&quot;</li></ul>Caveats: The new restrictions would include numerous carveouts, such as voluntary membership and loyalty programs. They also would not apply to federal, state or local government workers.What they&#x27;re saying: &quot;There&#x27;s no transparency, no accountability and no way for consumers and workers to know what&#x27;s happening behind that curtain,&quot; state Sen. Iman Jodeh (D-Aurora), a bill sponsor, said at a rally Tuesday ahead of a legislative hearing.The other side: The business community testified that the legislation is too far-reaching and would disrupt normal business practices, including those that benefit consumers.The big picture: Nationwide, the debate is one of the top issues in state legislatures this year as lawmakers push for added disclosure and protections for vulnerable populations.<ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="More than 40 related bills" data-vars-click-url="https://www.insideprivacy.com/artificial-intelligence/state-lawmakers-introduce-new-wave-of-personalized-algorithmic-pricing-bills/" data-vars-content-id="a9a4b021-303f-4dbf-bf50-55ccb7d843cc" data-vars-headline="Colorado moves to restrict surveillance pricing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.insideprivacy.com/artificial-intelligence/state-lawmakers-introduce-new-wave-of-personalized-algorithmic-pricing-bills/" target="_blank">More than 40 related bills</a> to regulate surveillance pricing were introduced in two dozen states, industry experts note.</li></ul>

How a large load tariff could work for Xcel

The utility company's proposal would set separate rates for large electricity users.

To handle surging <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="data center power use" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/denvers-considers-data-center-moratorium" data-vars-content-id="eaa6827e-fdf7-4385-b6c2-956044372971" data-vars-headline="How a large load tariff could work for Xcel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/03/02/denvers-considers-data-center-moratorium" target="_self">data center power use</a>, Xcel Energy is turning to a tool that&#x27;s gaining traction nationwide: a large load tariff.Why it matters: The tariff could help alleviate costs for households and prepare utility companies for a spike in energy demand from power-hungry data centers <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="driven largely by AI" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/data-centers-dominate-rising-us-demand" data-vars-content-id="eaa6827e-fdf7-4385-b6c2-956044372971" data-vars-headline="How a large load tariff could work for Xcel" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/06/data-centers-dominate-rising-us-demand" target="_self">driven largely by AI</a>.

Colorado leaders warn of a "deteriorating" business climate

The ad-hoc organization, Ensuring Colorado's Innovation Future, cites Palantir's relocation as a major concern.

Days after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a damning report" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/10/colorado-economic-development-company-headquarters" data-vars-content-id="e0f77376-ee7c-490a-bc28-d1d7f8f51bc4" data-vars-headline="Colorado leaders warn of a &quot;deteriorating&quot; business climate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/04/10/colorado-economic-development-company-headquarters" target="_self">a damning report</a> about the state&#x27;s economic climate, <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="a bipartisan coalition" data-vars-click-url="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#home" data-vars-content-id="e0f77376-ee7c-490a-bc28-d1d7f8f51bc4" data-vars-headline="Colorado leaders warn of a &quot;deteriorating&quot; business climate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#home" target="_blank">a bipartisan coalition</a> of local tech and business leaders issued <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="an open letter" data-vars-click-url="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#letter" data-vars-content-id="e0f77376-ee7c-490a-bc28-d1d7f8f51bc4" data-vars-headline="Colorado leaders warn of a &quot;deteriorating&quot; business climate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#letter" target="_blank">an open letter</a> to state officials warning that &quot;the foundation of Colorado&#x27;s technology and business leadership is deteriorating.&quot;Why it matters: The unprecedented letter, signed by more than <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="230 business and community leaders" data-vars-click-url="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#signatories" data-vars-content-id="e0f77376-ee7c-490a-bc28-d1d7f8f51bc4" data-vars-headline="Colorado leaders warn of a &quot;deteriorating&quot; business climate" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://ensuringcolorado.com/#signatories" target="_blank">230 business and community leaders</a>, reflects growing alarm about Colorado&#x27;s eroding reputation as an innovation hub.

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