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  • Gov. Jared Polis to deliver 2025 State of the State address | Live Blog

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    Editor’s note: Colorado Politics reporters are covering the opening ceremonies of the regular session of the 75th General Assembly this week. Follow us here for updates. 12:10 p.m. Speech is wrapping up “It’s your body, your marriage, your choice,” to thunderous applause from Democrats.  “The state of our state is strong, prosperous and free!” The…

  • Colorado leaders share their 2025 New Year’s resolutions

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    Colorado Politics asked several state leaders what their New Year’s resolutions are for 2025. Here are some of their answers. Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (Photo provided) U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Denver: My New Year’s Resolution is to spend time with my granddaughter and soon-to-be second grandbaby while standing up against Trump’s extreme agenda. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var…

  • Briefly | Polis administration announces 2025-2027 operational agenda

    Briefly | Polis administration announces 2025-2027 operational agenda

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    Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics’ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today: Gov. Polis announces 2025-2027 operational agenda The Polis administration has launched its 2025-2027 operational agenda, which it calls “a roadmap to advance and transform state government to deliver even better services to Coloradans and make state government more efficient.” (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The…

  • Briefly | Polis orders flags at half-staff for 30 days in honor of Jimmy Carter

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    Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics’ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today: Polis orders flags at half-staff for 30 days in honor of Jimmy Carter Gov. Jared Polis has ordered flags to fly at half-staff for 30 days, as ordered by President Biden, to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday.  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0,…

  • Briefly | Bennet touts $270 million funding for Colorado’s military bases, personnel

    Briefly | Bennet touts $270 million funding for Colorado’s military bases, personnel

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    Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics’ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today: Polis highlights housing and safety initiatives in Colorado Springs, Pueblo Gov. Jared Polis visited Pueblo and Colorado Springs today to highlight the cities’ recent investments in affordable housing and public safety. (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); In southeast Colorado Springs, Polis toured the Village at…

  • Briefly | Colorado named top state in the nation for increasing resources and support for young families

    Briefly | Colorado named top state in the nation for increasing resources and support for young families

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    Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics’ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today: Polis, CPW announce $3 million in grants to expand youth access to the outdoors Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife have announced the recipients of a new round of Outdoor Equity Grands. The $3 million in funding is paid through the…

  • Briefly | $77 million in federal dollars going to Colorado Springs semiconductor manufacturer

    Briefly | $77 million in federal dollars going to Colorado Springs semiconductor manufacturer

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    Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics’ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s happening today: Polis, Owens host “Disagree Better” event Gov. Jared Polis hosted an event alongside former Colorado Gov. Bill Owens and Tim Shriver, CEO of the Special Olympics and co-creator of the Dignity Index, a scoring system for ranking the civility and divisiveness of political…

  • Briefly | Colorado ranks seventh in internet spending

    Briefly | Colorado ranks seventh in internet spending

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    Colorado ranks seventh in internet spending Colorado placed seventh in the nation for internet spending, with the state spending over $2.2 billion per year on internet access.  According to a study by digital marketing platform DesignRush, the average Colorado household spends $1,123 on internet each year.  (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:11095963150525286,size:[0, 0],id:”ld-2426-4417″});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src=”//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js”;j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,”script”,”ld-ajs”); The study analyzed data from the…

  • Colorado officials highlight $7.2B from infrastructure law as America transitions to Trump presidency

    Colorado officials highlight $7.2B from infrastructure law as America transitions to Trump presidency

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    Colorado officials on Friday cheered the state getting awarded more than $7.2 billion from the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a move likely meant to highlight how federal dollars have benefited projects in the state as the country transitions to a new presidency.      The act’s future is uncertain under the incoming Trump…

  • Briefly | Polis congratulates House, Senate leadership selections

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    Gov. Jared Polis congratulates new State House and Senate leadership Gov. Jared Polis on Friday congratulated all of the newly-elected and reelected caucus leaders in the State House and Senate. Elections were held Thursday for the Senate Republicans, while The House GOP and Senate Democrats held their elections virtually on Friday morning. The House Democrats…

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