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WATCH: Polis announces $400 rebate to Colorado taxpayers
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The cashback rebate is available to all full-time Colorado residents who filed their 2021 state income tax returns by May 31.
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Polis offers Disney, Twitter new headquarters in Colorado
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In light of a public feud between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney and Twitter, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis offered both companies a new home in Colorado. Perhaps Mickey Mouse might have to get used to living at altitude. Polis’ tweet came after DeSantis announced on Tuesday morning that he’s calling on the Florida state…
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DIA drops face mask rules
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Denver International Airport is following the Transportation Security Administration’s direction and no longer requiring masks in the airport. More local videos here: https://bit.ly/3jMzTx3 Subscribe to NEXT: http://bit.ly/2eP1GwI Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://wwwa.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver,…
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New Colorado driver license design revealed
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After two years of planning, designing and voting, Colorado’s new driver license and ID design was revealed on Monday, Feb. 28. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) revealed Colorado’s new driver license and identification card in a ceremony Monday. “Like the Rocky Mountains itself, this card is built to last,” Polis said. “It has the latest…
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Video shows tension between Polis, victims’ families in meeting about trucker’s sentence
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When the governor informed survivors and victims’ family members that he was commuting the sentence of I-70 truck driver Rogel Aguilera-Mederos from 110 years to 10 years, it did not go well. “It is my hope that this gives you some closure on this,” said Gov. Jared Polis during a Zoom call last Thursday. “No,…
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Boulder County puts expansion proposal for Gross Reservoir on hold
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After Denver Water sued Boulder County for meddling in its planned expansion of Gross Reservoir, the proposal has been put on hold, officials announced Tuesday. Boulder County Community Planning and Permitting had requested additional information from Denver Water. It didn’t provide what was asked. The lawsuit that Denver Water filed against the county in July…
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Passenger on flight that dropped debris over Colorado talks about what he saw
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According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Boeing 777-200’s right engine failed shortly after takeoff, which is shown by passenger footage in this interview. Video credit: Troy Lewis Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/
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Jackson Lake State Park gets International Dark Sky Park designation
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MORGAN COUNTY — The skies above Jackson Lake State Park in northeastern Colorado have earned the park an International Dark Sky Park designation. Located about 90 minutes from Denver in western Morgan County, Jackson Lake is the 19th state park in the country to receive the designation but the only state park in Colorado. The…
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Polis plans to extend Colorado’s statewide mask mandate
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Gov. Jared Polis plans to extend Colorado’s statewide mask mandate, his office confirmed Wednesday. And a new survey shows that a majority of Coloradans, regardless of political affiliation, support the order. “Our data has shown that mask-wearing has contributed to our great success thus far in reducing the spread of the virus and helping more…
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As youth violence rises, Denver and Aurora look to provide ‘safe zones’
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According to Denver Police Department data through July 12, 20 children under the age of 17 had been shot and wounded, or shot and killed, this year. Their deaths ignited a call for the city to take action to protect teens from gun violence. Now, the city is answering that call by funding several initiatives,…