Author: Jared Polis
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JARED POLIS: Sensible spending plus new revenue — and innovative solutions
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We’ve all felt the downsides of Colorado’s rapid growth – longer commutes, deteriorating roads, more pollution and a rising cost of living. These aren’t just quality-of-life problems; they’re costing Coloradans their hard-earned money. In some parts of our state, the average driver is losing over $700 per year to car repairs and lost productivity from…
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Innovation needed to meet 21st century education challenges
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Next week in the House of Representatives, we’ll consider the most significant piece of federal legislation for K-12 schools: the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. In non-Congressional speak, it’s known as No Child Left Behind. Despite being the largest source of federal spending on K-12 education, No Child Left Behind is a mixed bag. While…
