Tag: CMA Committees
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...
A Message From the President: July 2023
The Strength of CMA’s Committees
We hope you had a restful 4th of July holiday, perhaps some time off to relax and recharge.
As we...
Legislative Update: Warming Up and Getting Ready to Roll
After taking the month of June to recuperate from an extraordinarily hectic legislative session, policymakers and staff are gearing up to tackle the many...