Tag: state of the state
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Colorado governor pats himself on the back in final state address to lawmakers
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday took an 82-minute victory lap in his eighth — and final — State of the State address. He touted his work in the areas of early childhood development, education, health care, housing and public safety, pointing to major initiatives he has launched. He sought to paint a picture of a…
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis targets juvenile crime, cattle theft
Colorado has seen progress in tackling crime, but Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday told lawmakers that more work needs to be done, particularly in the area of youth crime and the theft of cattle. In touting successes in recent years, Polis cited bipartisan legislation that, he said, has created a “common-sense, data-driven public safety plan”…
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NEWS | Colorado Springs Mayor John Suthers’ final State of the City address
Mayor John Suthers delivered his last State of the City address to a crowd of about a thousand at the Broadmoor Hotel on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. (Video by Breeanna Jent)
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State of the State: Gov. Polis plans for new programs
The governor pledged a slew of programs – from a “historic investment” in K-12 education to stabilizing the healthcare workforce to expanding career paths for all Coloradans to “bigger and bolder solutions to reduce homelessness” – all aimed at advancing the wellbeing of “our Colorado.”
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State of the State: Gov. Polis addresses crime in Colorado
The governor acknowledged the hard realities on the ground, notably rising criminality. “Some Coloradans are most impacted by the health risks of COVID-19, others are most pained by the rising cost of everyday items, disruptions to our children’s education, or the increase of crime in the communities we call home,” Polis said, pledging to put…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis on the Coloradoan spirit
Polis strove to inject a sense of optimism as crisis after crisis washed over Colorado, at times invoking the best of humanity and noting that people, instead of turning their backs, have comforted their fellows in moments of calamity and despair. “This is the Colorado spirit. These men and women define who we are as…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis on tax cuts
Polis pledged to cut taxes, reduce or waive fees, and eliminate government-imposed financial barriers to starting a business. “We must double down on our promise to help every business and family succeed. That means taking less of your hard-earned money in fees and taxes, and putting more in your pockets and paychecks,” he told members…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis addresses Colorado crises
Polis opened his speech by acknowledging the direst crisis Coloradans have endured over the past two years – a shape-shifting virus that has killed more than 10,000 residents – and a host of maladies, notably violence and disasters.
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NEWS | Highlights from the State of the State address
Highlights from the State of the State address Wednesday at the Colorado State Capitol.