Economy Archives - The Boulder Reporting Lab

Boulder City Council approves $5.8 million sale of downtown parking lot for 110-room hotel

by John Herrick August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

City officials said nearby garages can absorb the displaced parking and the hotel could bring new economic activity downtown.

A pro-labor resident writes signs for the July 30 city council meeting on tipped wages. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Local Government

Boulder City Council backs off tipped-wage change after yearlong fight

by Brooke Stephenson July 30, 2026August 1, 2026

A attendee at a rally opposing HB 1208, which would reduce the tipped minimum wage for Boulder workers, on March 10, 2025. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Local Government

Boulder City Council may slow wage increases for tipped workers. Here’s what’s at stake.

by Brooke Stephenson July 21, 2026July 22, 2026

Local Government

Boulder City Council allows metro districts, opening door to a powerful development finance tool with a troubled past

by John Herrick April 16, 2026April 16, 2026

Local Government

Boulder considers slowing tipped wage increases as restaurants push for relief

by Brooke Stephenson April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Boulder's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campus, one of NIST’s two main campuses. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Trump 2.0 in Boulder

At Boulder’s NIST, three-year cap on international early-career researchers sparks fears of a scientific exodus

by Brooke Stephenson February 12, 2026April 30, 2026

The Trump administration is pushing to close the Boulder headquarters of the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Trump 2.0 in Boulder

Trump administration signals intent to dismantle NCAR in Boulder, but path forward remains unclear

by Brooke Stephenson December 18, 2025December 19, 2025

Boulder County Employee Union members and advocates speak at an Oct. 14 2025 budget meeting. Credit: Brooke Stephenson.

Local Government

Boulder County union accuses county of delaying negotiations amid layoffs and a budget deficit

by Brooke Stephenson November 30, 2025November 30, 2025

A Boulder Food Rescue worker sorts through food. Courtesy of Boulder Food Rescue

Fear. Empty shelves. Lost income. Boulder advocates say SNAP lapse revealed deep cracks in food safety net

by Brooke Stephenson November 23, 2025November 26, 2025

Alejandra Beatty of the Boulder Area Labor Council speaks at an Oct. 14, 2025 public hearing on minimum wage changes. Credit: Brooke Stephenson

Local Government

Boulder County walks back minimum wage increases, will soon be outpaced by City of Boulder

by Brooke Stephenson November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

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