Capitol Pulse: Colorado’s business community says it’s being targeted by Democrats

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios � Capitol Pulse is a weekly feature to catch up quick on what’s happening at the Legislature. Gov. Jared Polis had lunch with business leaders in late January and heard an earful — mostly about where he’s failing. The pre-recorded video that played over the sound of forks clanking against plates featured business leaders bemoaning the lack of skilled workers in the state, breakdowns in the education system and a regulatory environment that "chills investment and … hiring." State of play: This legislative session, the business community feels like it’s the red meat on Democratic leaders’ plate. Polis made an unusually direct attack on hospitals in his State of the State address, blaming them for the cost of health care. The opening salvo of legislation from the majority party this session would impose a host of new regulations , such as requirements on employers regarding worker schedules , hiring and benefits, as well as price caps on prescriptions and rent . What they’re saying: The Democratic agenda runs counter to the promises from Polis and legislative leaders to make life more affordable and improve the economy, business leaders say. The new regulations would lead to higher […]

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