Gov. Jared Polis

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Democratic governors call on Biden to use federal facilities for abortion access

Gov. Polis of Colorado among participants in virtual meeting

July 5, 2022

Regional News

Colorado taxpayers could see $750 refund checks this summer, new forecast estimates

Amounts are nearly double what state officials predicted in April

June 21, 2022

Local News

‘The most we’ve ever seen’: Election messaging drives complaints, ethical questions

Anonymous mailers, Democratic meddling, delayed reporting among issues cited in state and federal Republican primary contests

June 21, 2022

Local News

Baby formula shortage challenges Durango’s families and their support programs

drives and formula switches required as parents try to adapt

June 7, 2022

Regional News

GOP governor candidates take aim at Polis during conspiracy-fueled Western Conservative Summit

Ganahl, Greg Lopez blast Colorado Democrats’ policies ahead of June 28 primary

June 6, 2022

Regional News

New law requires speedier post-wildfire homeowners insurance payouts

HB-1111 requires insurers to pay disaster victims at least 65% of their lost home’s covered contents within 30 days

June 6, 2022

Regional News

5 ways the Colorado Legislature just affected your wallet – in a good way

property taxes won’t rise as much as they were supposed to and Coloradans will temporarily avoid a $2 increase in…

May 19, 2022

Regional News

Colorado will have an office for cases of murdered, missing Indigenous people

Gov. Jared Polis said he will sign Senate Bill 150 into law after weeks of negotiations with lawmakers, tribal representatives

May 18, 2022

Regional News

Crackdown on intoxicating hemp products could be coming to Colorado

may begin regulating items that contain delta-8

May 17, 2022

Regional News

100 bills debated at the Colorado Legislature this year that you should know about

Roughly 650 pieces of legislation were introduced this year at the Capitol

May 12, 2022

Regional News

Democrats abandon pursuit of wildfire building code as Colorado legislative session ends

of pending bills are held up by Republican stall tactics on last day of session

May 11, 2022

Regional News

Effort to ban sale of flavored tobacco, nicotine products in Colorado goes up in smoke

Appropriations Committee voted 5-2 to reject House Bill 1064

May 10, 2022

Regional News

Colorado schools with ‘Thunderbird’ mascot set to get one-year reprieve from $25,000 monthly fines

24 schools were supposed to get rid of derogatory mascots by June

May 9, 2022

Local News

Democratic incumbents outraise, outspend GOP opponents in Colorado for statewide offices

Griswold, Polis and Weiser lead competitors in fundraising

May 6, 2022

Regional News

Polis injects $5.2 million into his campaign as Republicans lag Democrats statewide

Democratic incumbents for attorney general, secretary of state and treasurer continue to outraise rivals

May 3, 2022

Regional News

Juneteenth is now a Colorado holiday

Students will learn about history of slavery, and state workers will receive a paid day off

May 3, 2022

Regional News

Colorado lawmakers speak out about leaked ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade

Leaders emphasize abortion access will be protected in the state

May 3, 2022

Regional News

Proposed office to combat crime against Indigenous people raises objections from Polis administration

Governor wants a mostly volunteer task force with four assigned CBI agents

May 2, 2022

Regional News

Colorado is about to (possibly, maybe, conditionally) adopt permanent daylight saving time

Congress also must pass a law, and at least four other Mountain time zone states need to join

April 29, 2022

Local News

Law gives Southwest Colorado’s American Indian tribes a voice at state Capitol

will be invited each year to address Legislature

April 29, 2022

Regional News

County employees would be able to collectively bargain – but not strike – under new measure

Republicans expected to fight the pared-back public workers unionization bill

April 25, 2022

Regional News

Rent control for Colorado mobile homes is doomed by Gov. Polis veto threat

would still give residents, local governments a greater chance to purchase parks

April 25, 2022

Regional News

Colorado governor, state lawmakers have a $200M plan to address homelessness

Proposal includes transitional housing, addiction treatment and other services

April 20, 2022

Regional News

Gov. Polis promotes electric vehicles. So why isn’t he driven around in one?

Department of Public Safety has rebuffed governors’ request to be transported in an EV

April 20, 2022