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We dream, we dare, we decouple — how Colorado turns values into policy | OPINION
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By Kathy White Gov. Jared Polis’ final State of the State address was a clear victory lap. After eight years as governor, he used the moment to highlight accomplishments, reflect on progress and remind Coloradans what his administration has delivered. That is understandable. There is a real record to point to, and much of it…
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Pardon me? Nah, Gov. Polis — Tina Peters deserves her time | Hal Bidlack
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As my regular reader (Hi, Jeff!) will recall, I’ve oft praised Gov. Jared Polis for exercising great skill in balancing the outcomes of the many, many issues that cross his desk. As a moderate myself, I’ve stood by Mr. Polis as he has come down on the more conservative side on some issues, though landing…
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Colorado governor insists local officers can work with DEA agents amid non-cooperation law
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Gov. Jared Polis on Friday insisted that local law enforcement officers in Colorado can — and should — work with federal drug enforcement authorities to go after criminal activity. An official of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency earlier said Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws, notably its prohibition against cooperating with federal authorities on illegal immigration matters, are…
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Is a pardon for Tina Peters coming? Colorado governor confirms he is weighing options
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Gov. Jared Polis on Friday strongly indicated he is considering clemency for Tina Peters, the former county clerk convicted of a security breach at her election office. When pressed about the matter, Polis didn’t offer an explicit answer, but he confirmed that he will be reviewing the applications from a batch of prisoners, and Peters…
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French Revolution comes to Colorado Democrats | Jon Caldara
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The border skirmishes are increasing, and we could be looking at full-blown combat. The simmering civil unrest inside Colorado’s Democratic ranks is heating up, and during this legislative session it might boil over into all-out civil war. If it does, a lot of the media might actually have to interrupt their regularly scheduled Republican-bashing to…
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Colorado appeals Trump’s rejection of federal disaster declarations for flooding, fires
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Colorado has formally appealed the Trump administration’s decision to deny requests for federal disaster declarations tied to two wildfires and flooding last year. Gov. Jared Polis said the state asked the federal government to reconsider its denials for the Elk and Lee fires and the flooding that hammered Western Colorado. “We are submitting these appeals…
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Polis delivers final state address to Colorado legislature
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Gov. Jared Polis delivered his final State of the State address to the Colorado General Assembly this morning and outlined his agenda for this year’s legislative session, with a focus on housing, early childhood development, and the economy. He expectedly touted his accomplishments in the last seven years, as well as spelled out the challenges…
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Douglas County Sheriff, DA sue Polis administration over immigration policy
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Douglas County Sheriff Darren Weekly and District Attorney George Brauchler filed a lawsuit against Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, challenging the constitutionality of a state statute on immigration visas. Filed on Wednesday, the suit also named Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Director of Public Safety Stan Hilkey, and Division of Criminal Justice Director Matt Luan as…
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In Tina Peters appeal, judges telegraph some degree of reversal | ANALYSIS
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Former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters seems poised to walk away from the state’s Court of Appeals with her criminal convictions largely intact, even as a three-judge appellate panel raised concerns about her sentence and one specific conviction. Peters, a Republican who served one term following her 2018 election, is serving a roughly nine-year prison…
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Opening Day: Colorado lawmakers return to state Capitol for 2026 session
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Underneath the pomp and circumstance of this morning’s opening ceremonies, the 100 lawmakers who took their seats at the state Capitol face a daunting task — how to keep the state’s economy moving forward in the midst of a challenging budget situation. Meanwhile, an election will follow at the tail end of the year, with…
