Tag: Policy + Advocacy Updates

CBSA is proud to lead the advocacy efforts to reauthorize the Advanced Industries Investment Tax Credit this session through HB22-1149. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Shannon Bird, Rep. Mike Lynch, and...

During our annual Day at the Capitol event, members heard about CBSA's state advocacy efforts and the issues impacting Colorado's life sciences ecosystem this legislative session. Lieutenant Governor...

The regulatory environment regarding the usage of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) for the sterilization of medical devices is constantly evolving. Colorado state legislators are drafting a proposal that would cr...

Earlier this week, President Biden relaunched the Cancer Moonshot initiative which was originally created while he was serving as Vice President in 2016. And today also happens to be World Cancer Day...

CBSA is tracking the development of a policy proposal from legislators that would mandate a fee on opioid manufacturers and distributors, along with manufacturers of other controlled substances includ...

As the General Assembly wraps up its second week back in session, the Colorado BioScience Association is tracking the development of a policy proposal from legislators that could have significant impa...

The Colorado State Legislature returned this past Wednesday to start the second regular session of the 73rd General Assembly. Even before the legislature’s return, Colorado BioScience Association has...

In December, the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), along with nonpartisan Legislative Council staff, presented strong budget forecasts which are a positive sign for the state’s...

Over the weekend Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he would be voting ‘no’ on the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). His concerns with the legislation are primar...

Last month, President Biden announced Robert Califf, M.D. as his nominee for Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Califf’s confirmation hearing was held this week by the Senate...