By strengthening Colorado’s electric grid and expanding our ability to share power with other regions, we can better protect families and businesses during extreme weather and periods of high demand while continuing to save people money.
Jared Polis
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Jared Schutz Polis is an American politician and businessman currently serving as the 43rd governor of Colorado, a position he has held since January 8, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Polis previously represented Colorado's 2nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2019. As governor, he has focused on various issues including education reform, healthcare access, and environmental sustainability, emphasizing the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing the challenges facing the state and the nation.
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September 30, 2026
Our quality of life, plentiful outdoor recreation opportunities, and jaw-dropping landscapes attract both families and animals to our state.
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by number of sourcesAirport travel can be stressful but we are making it easier, and more convenient to get through TSA at more than 250 airports across the country using the myColorado app.
We have been working on this for years and now the federal government will accept your myColorado app identification at airport security.
I am glad to see that through collaboration, state leaders and Restore our Roads were able to come to an agreement that removes Initiative 175 from the ballot and builds on our administration’s historic investments in our roads, highways…
If Colorado can afford tax breaks for wealthy corporate CEOs, it can afford work-study for students trying to work their way through college.
When government owns part or all of private companies, government is no longer just setting the rules—it becomes a player in the game and sets the rules to its own advantage and against the people.
Both the Upper and Lower divisions of the basin are feeling the pain of severe drought, and that they were committed to continued good-faith discussions with our counterparts.
Our birthdays are always linked — we’re a little bit like a kid with a birthday on Christmas Day.
An education focus that’s important but often goes underrated is recognizing that learning doesn’t end at 3 p.m.
Both the Upper and Lower divisions of the basin are feeling the pain of severe drought,
The federal government seizing control of determining in-state tuition across the country is absurd.
She committed a crime. It did not interfere with any election, did not have to do with ballot counting, but it was illegal access to the computer room.
We are opening up more state resources as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to support firefighting efforts.
I have authorized the National Guard to assist with any of the fires in the state.
I think that it is our role in a democracy to shed light on unjust processes.
The people inside of a government process should be able to speak publicly about it when the outcome raises serious questions of fairness and equal justice.
Our communities are feeling the firsthand impacts of severe drought and imminent fire danger.
The men and women who serve on the front lines of these fires risk their lives to keep us safe and to protect the lands and communities we love.
To the loved ones of those lost, and to their fellow crew members - some who are still battling the flames – know that the State of Colorado mourns alongside you.
I'm devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado.
Supporting Coloradans who rely on taxpayer-funded SNAP benefits to make healthy choices, including avoiding sugary drinks, is an important way to improve health and lower healthcare costs.
I’m disappointed in this ruling, which will lead to higher diabetes rates and more tooth decay and dental bills for people.





