Tag: jared polis
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Colorado appeals Trump’s rejection of federal disaster declarations for flooding, fires
Colorado has formally appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny requests for federal disaster declarations tied to two wildfires and flooding last year. Gov. Jared Polis said the state asked the federal government to reconsider its denials for the Elk and Lee fires and the flooding that hammered Western Colorado. “We are submitting these appeals…
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EDITORIAL: Oblivious to a crisis of their own making
While Gov. Jared Polis was being warmly applauded by his fellow ruling Democrats amid his eighth and final State of the State speech at the Capitol Thursday, the rest of Colorado was apprised of some cold, hard facts. “Rocky Mountain region saw record fentanyl pill, meth seizures in 2025, DEA says,” read one headline in…
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Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled out the challenges…
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Opening Day: Colorado lawmakers return to state Capitol for 2026 session
Underneath the pomp and circumstance of this morning’s opening ceremonies, the 100 lawmakers who took their seats at the state Capitol face a daunting task — how to keep the state’s economy moving forward in the midst of a challenging budget situation. Meanwhile, an election will follow at the tail end of the year, with…
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet, Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser clash at Democratic gubernatorial forum
Things got a little chippy Saturday at a union hall north of Denver, as Democratic gubernatorial candidates U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser sparred over the effectiveness of their respective responses to President Donald Trump’s second administration in their first joint campaign appearance ahead of this year’s primary. The two leading…
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Gov. Jared Polis is Rodney Dangerfield | Jon Caldara
Hang onto your wallet, it’s a Colorado legislative session. And the loneliest person under the Gold Dome is Jared Polis, a governor without a nation. This will be the last regular session of his limited two terms, and he has managed to become disliked by just about everyone. Of course, no matter how often he…
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Trump freezes child care funding for Colorado, 3 other states
Colorado was swept up in a $10 billion federal child care funding freeze announced on Monday by the Trump administration, a move state officials said they learned about through media reports. The Trump administration said it would freeze child care funding for four states, including Colorado, citing reports of widespread fraud at child care centers…
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Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez leaves GOP, will run for governor in Colorado as an independent
Former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, a candidate for governor of Colorado, has left the Republican Party and plans to run as an unaffiliated candidate for the office held by term-limited Democratic Gov. Jared Polis. Lopez, who served six months in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 after winning a special vacancy election, announced Saturday…
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No TABOR refunds this year, as Colorado Gov. Polis warns of tight fiscal outlook
Gov. Jared Polis on Friday submitted revised budget requests for the next two fiscal years, calling for new public safety spending, changes to Medicaid growth, and renewed efforts to privatize Pinnacol Assurance. Notably, the governor said Colorado residents won’t get refunds from the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR). “We are focused on protecting the issues…
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‘No blood for oil’: Local groups protest U.S. military action in Venezuela
About 200 protesters converged in front of Colorado Springs City Hall on Sunday in response to a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro over the weekend. The so-called “pop-up” demonstration was organized by the protest group 50501, which stands for “50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement.” Several local…