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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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August 6, 2026

Socialism concentrates political and economic power in the same hands.

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  1. 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.2 sources2026idahocapitalsun.com
Aug 6, 2026

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.

reason.com
Aug 5, 2026

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.

coloradonewsline.com
Aug 1, 2026

An education focus that’s important but often goes underrated is recognizing that learning doesn’t end at 3 p.m.

nga.org
Aug 1, 2026

Our birthdays are always linked — we’re a little bit like a kid with a birthday on Christmas Day.

coloradonewsline.com
Jul 31, 2026

“both the Upper and Lower divisions of the basin are feeling the pain of severe drought,”

sourcenm.com
Jul 24, 2026

The federal government seizing control of determining in-state tuition across the country is absurd.

foxnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

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.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jul 6, 2026

We are opening up more state resources as well as Federal Emergency Management Agency funding to support firefighting efforts.

coloradonewsline.com
Jul 6, 2026

I have authorized the National Guard to assist with any of the fires in the state.

coloradonewsline.com
Jul 2, 2026

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.

coloradonewsline.com
Jul 2, 2026

Our communities are feeling the firsthand impacts of severe drought and imminent fire danger.

theguardian.com
Jun 29, 2026

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.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026

I'm devastated about the loss of three heroic firefighters who died in the line of duty in Western Colorado.

bbc.co.uk
Jun 29, 2026

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.

idahocapitalsun.com
Jun 27, 2026

I’m disappointed in this ruling, which will lead to higher diabetes rates and more tooth decay and dental bills for people.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 27, 2026

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.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 17, 2026

Phase 3 of the plan allows us to better coordinate agencies, prepare for worsening conditions, and support Colorado communities, agriculture, water users, and our environment.

utahnewsdispatch.com
Jun 15, 2026

Colorado has taken another important step toward better protecting the property rights of its citizens.

reason.com
Jun 14, 2026

Instead of specifically defining and targeting unethical conduct and practices, the bill takes a broader approach to capture any technology that incidentally influences a price or wage amount.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 14, 2026

Unfortunately, because that did not happen, this issue will likely come up again next year and every subsequent year until it is addressed, which creates uncertainty for both workers and businesses.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 14, 2026

In our Colorado for all, everyone can live authentically, and should not be subject to hateful and simply ineffective conversion therapy.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 14, 2026

This opens the door to some perfectly acceptable consumer discount, if not appropriately captured by the definitions in this bill, being subject to scrutiny and enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act.

coloradonewsline.com
Jun 14, 2026

The 75% threshold 'functionally … blocks bargaining in larger units' but also enables stronger unions to form.

coloradonewsline.com

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