NEWS BRIEF
The Denver Gazette reports that Colorado gubernatorial candidates Victor Marx and Attorney General Phil Weiser appeared at a Colorado Chamber of Commerce forum, their first official campaign event together since before the primary election. The candidates discussed state regulations, housing availability, workforce training and the Labor Peace Act.
Marx called for stronger review of regulations, shorter housing-permit timelines and incentives for local governments to speed approvals. Weiser said new regulations should reflect input from affected parties and avoid unnecessary burdens, and he pointed to lower permit fees, faster processes and modular construction as housing tools. Both candidates cited a need for expanded career and technical education.
What to know
The Chamber forum focused mainly on business issues and gave candidates questions in advance, the Denver Gazette reported. Marx and Weiser outlined differing approaches to regulation and labor policy while identifying housing construction and workforce training as priorities.
Reporting: Marissa Ventrelli · Denver Gazette · 10-08-2026
