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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis issues disaster declaration as cold snap, below zero wind chill loom
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Amid plummeting temperatures and the anticipation of even colder weather, Gov. Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration to mobilize the state’s emergency services tasked with deploying resources for the cold snap looming this weekend. This declaration authorized the use of the Colorado National Guard to ensure people can access resources they need to stay safe…
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Colorado’s Polis issues proclamation condemning antisemitism
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On the heels of the conflict unraveling in Israel, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Friday took a public stand against antisemitism. Polis, who is Jewish, issued a proclamation on Friday condemning antisemitism and vowing to preserve Colorado as a state “that welcomes Jewish people and honors their meaningful contributions to our state and country.” “In…
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Colorado launches $2.5M in grants for youth apprenticeships
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Colorado is offering $2.5 million in grants to expand high school apprenticeship programs aimed at preparing youth to enter the workforce. Colorado has over 300 active apprenticeship programs with more than 6,000 participants, according to state estimates. But as of March, only 0.02% of the apprentices are under the age of 18. The grant-funded apprenticeships will provide…
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Colorado to give $6.7 million in school supplies funding to thousands of teachers
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Colorado teachers can request $1,000 from the state to pay for classroom supplies under a newly-expanded program. Gov. Jared Polis and the Department of Education pledged $6.7 million to the DonorsChoose Program on Thursday, which gives money to teachers to pay for school supplies and resources to improve students’ learning experiences. This adds to the $11 million…
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Polis issues executive order to expand apprenticeships in state agencies
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Gov. Jared Polis signed an executive order Thursday to expand apprenticeship programs within state agencies, a move he hopes will help address staffing shortages. While there are two unemployed Coloradans for every open job in the state, the skills of applicants often don’t align with the skills needed for the jobs, Polis said. By offering more…
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Gov. Jared Polis backs reclassifying marijuana as Schedule III drug: ‘It’s about time’
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As the federal government considers lowering marijuana’s classification as among the riskiest drugs, Gov. Jared Polis is expressing his support. Polis sent a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday backing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ recommendation that marijuana be removed from the Schedule I classification – reserved for dangerous drugs posing…
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Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera tests positive for COVID-19
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Colorado Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera tested positive for COVID-19, the governor’s office announced Tuesday. Primavera is experiencing minor symptoms but will continue to work from home and follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the announcement said. She is fully vaccinated against the virus. Primavera’s diagnosis comes exactly one week after she attended an…
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New IRS guidance could potentially tax Colorado’s TABOR refunds
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Only six months ago, Coloradans breathed a sigh of relief when the Internal Revenue Service announced it would not take out federal taxes on refunds from Colorado’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights. But now Colorado officials worry that taxability of the refunds is once again being called into question under new guidance released by the IRS on Wednesday,…
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Colorado Democrats call for legislative action against HOA foreclosures
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Gov. Jared Polis and other Democrats are calling for action after a report revealed homeowner associations have foreclosed on thousands of Colorado properties and auctioned off hundreds due to unpaid HOA fees. In a statement released Wednesday, Polis and four state legislators said the actions of these HOAs exacerbates Colorado’s ongoing housing crisis. Polis said he…
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Colorado transportation projects awarded $42M in federal funds
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Dozens of transportation projects throughout Colorado are set to receive more than $42 million in grants, Gov. Jared Polis announced Thursday. Federal funds will support projects in 37 communities across the state, beginning next year through 2026. Projects that were awarded the grants ranged from replacing aging highway infrastructure to constructing bike paths to adding…
