Business rallies to stop Colorado amendments

DENVER—Organizations representing Colorado employers are fighting four proposed constitutional amendments on November’s ballot that they say could devastate businesses in the state. Observers say the proposals, which need only a majority vote, have a strong chance of winning approval. They would:…

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