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PHOTOS | State of the State address by Gov. Jared Polis, Feb. 17, 2021

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnett, D-Denver and Senate President Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, listen as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of a joint session of the General Assembly at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnett, D-Denver and Senate President Leroy Garcia, D-Pueblo, listen as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of a joint session of the General Assembly at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnet listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnet listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Rep. Rod Pelton wears a festive tie as he listens to Gov. Jared Polis delivering his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Rep. Rod Pelton wears a festive tie as he listens to Gov. Jared Polis delivering his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives as chairs keep people in the gallery social distanced at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives as chairs keep people in the gallery social distanced at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnet listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Speaker of the House Alec Garnet listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Senate President Leroy Garcia listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Senate President Leroy Garcia listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Feb. 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (Aaron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Feb. 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (Aaron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: U.S. Rep. Jason Crow listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state to the Colorado House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: U.S. Rep. Jason Crow listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state to the Colorado House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Rep. Dan Woog, R-Erie, listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state to the Colorado House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Rep. Dan Woog, R-Erie, listens as Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state to the Colorado House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
DENVER, CO – FEBRUARY 17: Gov. Jared Polis delivers his state of the state address in front of the House of Representatives at the Colorado State Capitol Building on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Gov. Polis thanked medical professionals, educators and firefighters for their respective efforts in keeping Colorado moving forward despite the covid pandemic that has affected much of American life. (AAron Ontiveroz, pool photos)
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