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Escondido city councilman on litigation costs: 'Each year, every Californian pays a "tort tax" of $1,900'
Mike Morasco, an Escondido City Councilman, has expressed concerns about California's legal system, stating that it encourages frivolous lawsuits.
Uber CEO on House passage of No Tax on Tips bill: 'A big win for hardworking Uber drivers and couriers'
Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber, announced in a post on X that the House's approval of President Trump's tax bill, which includes the 'No Tax on Tips' provision, represents a significant victory for Uber drivers and couriers nationwide.
By D. L. Deener | May 28, 2025
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Colorado Governor vetoes rideshare bill, launches executive action on safety reform
By K. T. Sarmiento | May 28, 2025
Governor Jared Polis of Colorado has vetoed House Bill 1291, citing legal, regulatory, and economic concerns.
R Street Institute digital director: Anti-rideshare bill stops drivers from working over arrest for ‘a crime they didn’t commit’
By K. R. Roberts | May 21, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s House Bill 1291 could unfairly prevent rideshare drivers from working based on past arrests for crimes they did not commit.
R Street Institute digital director: Colorado’s HB 1291 ‘literally just a "we hate rideshare" bill’
By C. D. McHugh | May 21, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's House Bill 1291, describing it as a politically motivated measure that unfairly targets the rideshare industry.
Former Colorado GOP candidate: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘more stupidity’ from liberal lawmakers
By A. C. Benavides | May 21, 2025
Mark Milliman, a former candidate for Colorado House District 12 and an electrical engineer, expressed concerns over House Bill 1291.
IBC Investment Group founder: Anti-rideshare bill a ‘privacy nightmare with zero safety benefit’
By K. T. Sarmiento | May 20, 2025
Mario Nawfal, founder of IBC Investment Group, expressed concerns over a proposed bill in Colorado that mandates audio and video recording of all rides.
Colorado 1st District GOP chair: House Bill 1291 is 'yet another example of government overreach'
By B. J. Milam | May 19, 2025
Roger B. Rowland, chair of Colorado’s 1st District GOP, expressed concerns that House Bill 1291 could potentially drive Uber out of the state, disrupt daily life for Coloradans, and threaten jobs.
Former Congressional candidate Archuleta: Uber already has ‘code written and in place to remove Colorado from the app'
By A. C. Benavides | May 19, 2025
Valdamar Archuleta, a former candidate for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, said that Uber is prepared to remove Colorado from its app if House Bill 1291 becomes law.
Uber spokesperson: HB 1291 'undermines proven safety practices'
By A. R. Bamburg | May 16, 2025
An Uber spokesperson has expressed concerns over Colorado House Bill 1291, urging Governor Jared Polis to veto the legislation.
R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's HB 1291 ‘makes no sense'
By A. D. Nghiem | May 16, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, has expressed concerns over Colorado's HB1291, arguing that it unfairly targets rideshare companies with regulations not applied to taxis or buses.
Colorado Sun editor: ‘Lyft formally requests’ Gov. Polis to veto anti-rideshare bill
By A. K. Howerter | May 16, 2025
Jesse Aaron Paul, a political reporter and editor for The Colorado Sun, reported that Lyft has formally requested Governor Jared Polis to veto a newly passed bill due to concerns over vague language and potential unintended consequences.
DoorDash Chief Officer on tip tax reform: 'A tip given to a delivery driver is no different than a tip given to a restaurant server'
By E. F. Cullerton | May 15, 2025
Elizabeth Jarvis-Shean, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of DoorDash, said that the proposed "No Tax on Tips" legislation should encompass all tipped workers, including millions of independent delivery workers and drivers who receive tips from...
R Street Institute Digital Director: Colorado's anti-ridesharing bill is 'nonsense'
By D. L. Deener | May 14, 2025
Shoshana Weissmann, digital director at the R Street Institute, said Colorado’s proposed ridesharing bill is overly broad and would prohibit drivers from offering riders basic courtesies such as water or snacks.
Kayleigh McEnany: Trump's agenda is for 'the working man and woman's economic agenda'
By E. F. Cullerton | May 13, 2025
Kayleigh McEnany, co-host of "Outnumbered," said in a post on X that President Trump's economic doctrine, which includes no tax on tips, focuses on the economic agenda of working men and women.
Civil Justice League director on litigation abuse: 'Lawmakers increasingly choose to make filing a lawsuit the first option for solving disputes
By E. F. Cullerton | May 13, 2025
Mark Hillman, executive director of Colorado Civil Justice League, said Colorado lawmakers are encouraging costly lawsuits instead of commonsense resolutions, enriching lawyers rather than resolving problems efficiently.
Common Sense Institute economist: HB 1291 will mean 'fewer workers by 2030 and slower business sales growth'
By Flexible Work News | May 12, 2025
Thomas Young, a senior economist for the Common Sense Institute of Colorado, has expressed concerns that House Bill 1291's regulations could potentially drive rideshare companies out of Colorado.
U.S. Rep. Evans: 'Democrats have gotten so power hungry that they're driving businesses out of our state'
By B. J. Milam | May 12, 2025
Gabe Evans, the congressman for Colorado’s 8th District, expressed concerns that Democrats' focus on power is leading to overregulation, such as House Bill 1291 (HB 1291), which he believes is pushing companies like Uber out of Colorado and...
R Street Institute senior fellow: Anti-rideshare bill is ‘misguided regulation that prioritizes control over practicality’
By A. B. Bamburg | May 12, 2025
Jillian Snider, a senior fellow at the R Street Institute, expressed concerns regarding Colorado's House Bill 1291.
Uber Spokesperson on HB25-1291: The bill will 'force Uber to shut down operations'
By A. K. Howerter | May 9, 2025
A spokesperson for Uber has said that Colorado House Bill 25-1291 could lead to the shutdown of its operations in the state, with significant consequences for both drivers and riders.