Weekly Policy Update: Federal Lawmakers Introduce Diagnostic Testing Bills
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 07/17/2020
Recently, Colorado Representative Diana DeGette and Indiana Representative Larry Bucshon introduced two bills to increase diagnostic testing capabilities at public health laboratories, in hospitals, a...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: Read CBSA's 2020 Legislative Session Report
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 07/10/2020
On June 15, the Second Regular Session of the 72nd General Assembly adjourned sine die, marking the end of a truly historic legislative session. During the first two months of the session, we saw the...
Learn MoreColorado BioScience PAC Educates State Candidates on Life Sciences Priorities
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 07/06/2020
Last Tuesday was Colorado’s primary election, where voters decided on candidates for races including the U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives, the state legislature, and other races like distric...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: New Small Business Loan and Grant Programs Signed into Law
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/26/2020
On Tuesday, Governor Polis signed two state bills into law that will provide support for Colorado small businesses through low-interest loans and grants from the state. Both bills passed with bipartis...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: State Releases June Economic & Revenue Forecast
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/19/2020
Today, the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) heard presentations on the June economic and revenue forecast from Legislative Council Staff and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB). The takeaway...
Learn MoreCBSA Advocates to Sustain a Supportive Tax Environment for Ecosystem
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/15/2020
Just days before the end of the session, Colorado state legislators introduced House Bill 1420, a controversial measure that would eliminate critical tax breaks and relief for Colorado businesses of a...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: Legislative Session Comes to a Close - Final Week Round Up
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/12/2020
The legislative session continued for a third week with a wave of controversial bills, including the introduction of House Bill 1420, which would eliminate critical tax breaks and relief for Colorado...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: Congress Passes New Law Creating More Flexibility in the Paycheck Protection Program
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/05/2020
On Friday, President Trump signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act. The new law addresses many concerns raised by the small business community about the Paycheck Protection Pro...
Learn MoreCBSA Hosts Virtual Roundtable with Congressman Ed Perlmutter
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 06/05/2020
This week, CBSA hosted a roundtable with Congressman Ed Perlmutter, who represents Colorado’s seventh Congressional district. It was a great opportunity for members of our community to ask questi...
Learn MoreWeekly Policy Update: State Legislature Resumes - Week One Round Up
By: Colorado BioScience Association Date: 05/29/2020
On May 26, the Colorado state legislature resumed the 2020 session with a condensed list of bills. Here’s a quick recap of key bills that were heard this week. House Bill 1195, Consumer Digital Repair...
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