gov. jared polis
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Specter of litigation looms as Colorado River basin governors head to DC
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Feb. 14. That’s the next deadline for the seven states of the Colorado River to reach an agreement on how to manage the river after the current operating guidelines expire. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation would like the next guidelines to be in place by Oct. 1, the beginning of the next water year, but…
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Colorado governor pats himself on the back in final state address to lawmakers
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Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday took an 82-minute victory lap in his eighth — and final — State of the State address. He touted his work in the areas of early childhood development, education, health care, housing and public safety, pointing to major initiatives he has launched. He sought to paint a picture of a…
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A new governor, a restored past: Renovations of the Capitol office near completion
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State to honor legendary photographer John Fielder with a new 150th anniversary postage stamp When Colorado voters elect a new governor this November, the incoming administration will step into an office that looks far more like it did in 1895. A seven-month, $2.4 million restoration of the governor’s office at the state Capitol has stripped…
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2025 Unfiltered: Top stories of the Colorado General Assembly
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In 2025, the Colorado legislature faced a budget deficit, sought to tackle a lingering housing crisis and saw a wave of lawmakers leaving for other opportunities, prompting multiple vacancy committees to act. Here are a look at the year’s top issues: Vacancies. Lots of them. The 2024 election produced 21 first-time lawmakers for the House.…
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Judge denies motion from Gov. Jared Polis to dismiss ICE lawsuit from former state employee
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A Denver District Court judge has denied a request by Gov. Jared Polis to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a former state employee over disclosure of information to federal immigration authorities. The lawsuit filed against the governor by Scott Moss, then the director of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Division of Labor Standards…
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Colorado Higher Education Director Angie Paccione to step down
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Angie Paccione, who has led the Colorado Department of Higher Education since 2019, is returning to the private sector, Gov. Jared Polis said. Paccione’s last day is Jan. 9. The governor’s office said Gov. Jared Polis would decide on the next executive director before she leaves. In his announcement, Polis called Paccione an “incredible leader…
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Lawmakers balk at rules to allow credit cards, online purchase of Colorado tickets
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A bipartisan group of 25 lawmakers who included the leaders of the House and Senate from both parties penned a letter to the Colorado Lottery Commission, advising the panel to hold off on rule changes scheduled for a public hearing on Wednesday. The commission is scheduled to review a host of draft rules, including a…
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Gov. Jared Polis’ budget proposal faces backlash over Medicaid and Pinnacol deal
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Gov. Jared Polis’ proposed state budget for 2026-27 drew sharp criticism Wednesday from the legislature’s Joint Budget Committee, as lawmakers from both parties criticized plans to slow Medicaid spending growth and rely on a deal to privatize Pinnacol Assurance to generate revenue. Pinnacol, a quasi-state agency, is the state’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance.…
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Gov. Jared Polis’ plan to privatize Pinnacol Assurance comes with legal questions
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Gov. Jared Polis recently announced that, as part of his proposed 2026-27 budget, he would allow Pinnacol Assurance, Colorado’s quasi-public workers’ compensation insurance division, to go private. However, questions on whether it’s possible or legal remain. The Polis administration previously claimed that Pinnacol is a state asset that can be “spun off.” Pinnacol, a domestic…
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Gov. Polis proposes privatizing Pinnacol Assurance to address next year’s budget deficit
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Gov. Jared Polis is hoping for a windfall from the privatization of Colorado’s quasi-public workers’ compensation insurance division to cover some of the anticipated deficits in next year’s operating budget. The 2026-27 state budget, as proposed by the governor, amounts to $47.9 billion, which translates to a 5.2% increase over the current budget. That’s twice…
