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Gov. Jared Polis

Colorado’s governor said hospital capacity would dictate a new mask mandate. So why hasn’t he issued one?

Colorado’s governor said hospital capacity would dictate a new mask mandate. So why hasn’t he issued one?

vowed to take action before hospitals became overwhelmed. They are nearly overwhelmed.

November 11, 2021

Polis says the rich are being taxed the wrong way

Polis says the rich are being taxed the wrong way

Colorado governor address ProPublica report in radio interview

November 5, 2021

Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens

Polis says onus is on unvaccinated with ‘death wish’ as coronavirus worsens

out of 51 Coloradans is estimated to be contagious with COVID-19

November 4, 2021

Poll: Colorado voters have soured on Democrats heading into 2022 election

Poll: Colorado voters have soured on Democrats heading into 2022 election

President Joe Biden’s numbers took the biggest hit

November 3, 2021

Polis releases budget proposal focused on crime, homelessness and business recovery

Polis releases budget proposal focused on crime, homelessness and business recovery

Colorado governor unveiled $40 billion plan for 2022-23 fiscal year

November 1, 2021

Colorado prepares to request federal medical surge teams, stop elective procedures as COVID hospitalizations spike

Colorado prepares to request federal medical surge teams, stop elective procedures as COVID hospitalizations spike

Gov. Jared Polis also may reinstate an order rationing medical care in the state

October 29, 2021

Gov. Jared Polis plans to vote for property tax measure opposed by other Democrats

Gov. Jared Polis plans to vote for property tax measure opposed by other Democrats

Governor doesn’t elaborate on his position, raising eyebrows

October 20, 2021

Colorado governor boasts zero shark attacks; here’s the story of New Mexico’s lone incident

Colorado governor boasts zero shark attacks; here’s the story of New Mexico’s lone incident

Polis’ joke raises questions about an encounter with a sand tiger’s prolonged teeth in the high desert

October 19, 2021

National Guard to help with cybersecurity defense efforts during Colorado election

National Guard to help with cybersecurity defense efforts during Colorado election

seeks to prevent personally identifiable information from being released

October 18, 2021

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

Lotteries did not encourage COVID-19 vaccinations, new study finds

drawings and additional vaccinations said to have ‘near zero’ association

October 15, 2021

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Colorado to offer COVID-19 testing for every student in state

Program helps isolate positive cases before outbreaks

August 12, 2021

Partial reopening of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon set for Saturday afternoon

Partial reopening of I-70 in Glenwood Canyon set for Saturday afternoon

17-mile stretch of highway has been closed for two weeks

August 12, 2021

State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

State seeks $116 million for cleanup along I-70 in Glenwood Canyon

remains unclear when the heavily traveled route may reopen

August 10, 2021

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Can Colorado become the leader in industrial hemp?

Gov. Jared Polis wants to make state a hub for production

Polis extends eviction protections to residents waiting for rent assistance

Polis extends eviction protections to residents waiting for rent assistance

Thousands of Coloradans are in pipeline for aid program

Colorado governor not pursuing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees

Colorado governor not pursuing COVID-19 vaccine mandate for state employees

rising across U.S. and in Colorado as delta variant spreads

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

Polis vetoes bills dealing with off-highway vehicles, transportation funding

Polis vetoes bills dealing with off-highway vehicles, transportation funding

Colorado governor has nixed three measures during 2021 legislative session

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Measure from Colorado Democrats aims to drive down waste

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

will select 25 students at random between ages of 12 and 17

Governor to issue more pardons now that Coloradans can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana

Governor to issue more pardons now that Coloradans can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana

October, Polis pardoned more than 2,700 people convicted of possessing up to 1 ounce of cannabis