Tag: CMA Committees
A Message from the President: May 2024
The legislative session came to a close on May 8 and despite a wide range of challenges raised for the regulated community, the session...
A Message from the President: April 2024
With only two weeks remaining in the 2024 legislative session, significant legislation impacting the mining industry is in the final stages of consideration. The...
A Message from the President: March 2024
March has been a busy month with increased activity at the State Capitol as more legislation impacting mining has been introduced and several high-profile...
A Message from the President: February 2024
The 2024 legislative session is quickly picking up speed with significant legislation impacting the mining industry and our industry partners beginning to take shape...
A Message from the President: January 2024
Happy New Year to all our CMA members! 2024 has had an eventful kickoff with our Legislative Reception on January 11 at the Brown...
A Message from the President: December 2023
It’s an honor to be selected to serve as the Colorado Mining Association’s President & CEO as the association enters its 148th year representing...
Legislative Update: The Spending Cycle Begins
It’s All About the Budget
The Governor submitted his annual budget request to the legislature on November 1, seeking $18.5 Billion in General Funds. The...
Legislative Update: October Brings Scary Specters of 2024
Before we get into potential legislative issues, the General Assembly is welcoming two newly-minted members to the House of Representatives. Rep. Tim Hernandez who...
A Final Message From the President: August 2023
Friday, August 4, 2023, was my last day at the Colorado Mining Association. I can always be reached at my personal email address: standempsey@comcast.net
It...
Legislative Update: Put Aside the Sandals and Sunscreen. Summer Vacation is...
Even as committees begin to discuss potential legislative recommendations for 2024, changes within the legislature itself will play a key role in the coming...