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Colorado Sees 98 Companies Leave Amid Regulatory Challenges

4/13/2026

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Colorado has seen 98 companies depart since 2019, costing more than 13,000 jobs.
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce says excessive regulations drive the decline because Colorado is sixth-most regulated in the U.S.
Even with 160 companies projected to create nearly 43,000 jobs, leaders call for regulatory reform.
Governor Jared Polis (Governor of Colorado) supports a bipartisan 20-year strategy to improve competitiveness and innovation.

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Story summary

Colorado has seen 98 companies depart since 2019, costing more than 13,000 jobs.
The Colorado Chamber of Commerce says excessive regulations drive the decline because Colorado is sixth-most regulated in the U.S.
Even with 160 companies projected to create nearly 43,000 jobs, leaders call for regulatory reform.
Governor Jared Polis (Governor of Colorado) supports a bipartisan 20-year strategy to improve competitiveness and innovation.