Gov. Jared Polis

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If voters adopt ranked choice voting, Colorado may prevent it from taking effect

Last-minute provisions added to an elections bill would create a major barrier

June 1, 2024

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Colorado politicians react to Trump guilty verdict

Reactions fall along predictable partisan lines

May 31, 2024

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Under new law, Coloradans gain power to repair cellphones, computers and more

gives consumers more control over devices they own

May 29, 2024

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‘Shame on Polis’: Why the Colorado labor movement is so mad at the governor

vetoed six bills last week, three of which were priorities for state union leaders

May 27, 2024

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Research into Colorado’s Indian boarding school receives new funding

directs researchers to collect confidential oral histories of survivors

May 24, 2024

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The cost of gas is about to spike in Colorado. How high will it go?

EPA is forcing Colorado to switch to reformulated gas as ground-level ozone hits ‘severe’

May 21, 2024

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Democrats frustrated as Gov. Polis vetoes six Colorado bills

Governor shutdown proposals on labor rights, waste incinerators and more; here’s why

May 21, 2024

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Colorado lawmakers pass bill criminalizing cellphone use while driving

Drivers will be able to legally make calls only if they use a hands-free accessory

May 13, 2024

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Colorado lawmakers pass bipartisan property tax relief bill as 2024 legislative session comes to a close

General Assembly hopes its legislation will persuade voters not to back property tax measures on the November ballot that would…

May 9, 2024

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Top Democrats, Republicans join together on 11th-hour property tax deal

would permanently lower overall tax rates

May 7, 2024

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Bill to ban purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado will be shelved

Sponsor of House Bill 1292 will ask for measure to be killed

May 6, 2024

Community

Leaders move forward with plan to designate Dolores National Monument; some share doubts

than 100,000 signatures in favor of the monument delivered to Washington D.C. in April

May 1, 2024

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Southern Ute tribe lights Ignacio with high-speed internet

Long-awaited broadband infrastructure reduces digital divide, tribal chairman says

April 30, 2024

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Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

April 30, 2024

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Colorado House passes bill banning sale of so-called assault weapons

Bill 1292 faces an uncertain fate in the Senate

April 15, 2024

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Colorado’s $40.6B budget is nearing final passage. Here’s what’s in it

Spending plan invests heavily in state workers, health care services, K-12 and higher education

April 13, 2024

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‘Tired of broken promises’: Ute leaders call on state to follow through on tribal commitments

Chairmen want sports betting and more support for health care, education and water rights

March 27, 2024

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Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle

A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year

March 21, 2024

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Polis names former Southern Ute tribal chairman to Colorado Board of Veterans Affairs

Richards Sr. becomes first Native American to be appointed

March 19, 2024

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New law means HOAs can’t stop you from hardening your home against wildfires

Gov. Polis says legislation should help residents safeguard their homes and save money on insurance

March 18, 2024

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Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

March 8, 2024

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Gov. Polis is asking districts to lower property tax rates — they say ‘absolutely not’

request follows state action to limit tax increases

November 30, 2023

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Gov. Polis calls special session to address looming spike in property taxes

Legislature is working under tight timeline if it hopes to curb rising cost of living in Colorado

November 9, 2023

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Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders

part of a visit through Southwest Colorado

October 3, 2023