Tag: Governor Jared Polis
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Colorado Gov. Polis signs social media warrant bill after last year’s veto
Colorado law enforcement will soon have faster access to digital evidence after Gov. Jared Polis signed a pared‑down bill requiring social media companies to acknowledge and respond to search warrants on a tight timeline, a shift from a broader proposal he vetoed last year. Senate Bill 011 also require social media platforms to establish a…
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Hail drives up to 54% of homeowners’ insurance premiums in parts of Colorado
Hail is the largest cost driver of homeowners’ insurance spikes in many parts of the state, according to data collected by the Colorado Division of Insurance. The department requested data from 20 homeowners’ insurance carriers to calculate average premiums and the percentage of those premiums attributable to hail and wildfire risks. “We know that homeowners’…
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Gov. Polis highlights Colorado’s business climate and affordability during annual gathering
Gov. Jared Polis used his annual meeting with Colorado business leaders on Wednesday to take stock of his time in office, highlighting the state’s pandemic response, ongoing challenges facing downtown economies, and what he described as continued efforts to balance a strong business climate with affordability concerns. Polis was joined by leaders of some of…
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If only walls could talk in Colorado governor’s office | Dick Wadhams
Restoring the office of the governor in the Colorado State Capitol to its historic glory was a worthy project despite its cost. There is probably never a good time to spend $2.4 million on such a restoration but it is important to maintain the Capitol as the very symbol of the state that generations have…
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Gov. Polis, Democratic lawmakers introduce trio of housing affordability bills
Democratic lawmakers were joined by housing advocates and Gov. Jared Polis at the Capitol on Wednesday to announce a trio of bills they say will increase affordable housing in Colorado. “This session, Colorado Democrats are focused on lowering costs, and these three bills will spur more housing now that Coloradans can afford,” said Speaker of…
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Gov. Jared Polis touts Colorado’s ‘significant’ drop in crime in 2025
Gov. Jared Polis is touting a recent report saying Colorado’s overall crime rate decreased by double-digit margins over the past year. “I am thrilled to see our data-driven investments in law enforcement support and crime prevention are working,” Polis said of the report from the Colorado Department of Public Safety. “Securing our safety is the…
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Gov. Jared Polis’ final address draws mixed reaction
Gov. Jared Polis used his final State of the State address to reflect on seven years of policy changes, blending cultural references and nostalgia, and drawing sharply different reactions from people. Lawmakers both past and present — as well as representatives from state agencies, nonprofit organizations and other guests — listened to Polis speak for…
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No kings here: Colorado House votes to strip ‘His Excellency’ from governor’s title
In a rare moment of bipartisan agreement, the Colorado House voted on the first day of the 2026 legislative session to change Gov. Jared Polis’s title in a resolution. In an amendment pitched by Rep. Ken DeGraaf, R-Colorado Springs, lawmakers voted, 60-5, to change the governor’s title from “His Excellency” to “Honorable” in a resolution…
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Gov. Jared Polis ‘frustrated, surprised’ at efforts to revive vetoed union bill
Gov. Jared Polis was surprised that Democratic lawmakers and labor groups are seeking to revive a union-backed legislation less than a year after he vetoed the bill due to worries about its impact on businesses and mandatory dues on workers. Elected officials and labor unions gathered at the Capitol on Thursday to announce the return…
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Final lap: Gov. Jared Polis outlines his 2026 agenda for Colorado as he nears the end of his term
A year from now, Gov. Jared Polis will wrap up eight years as the state’s chief executive officer and go back to private life. When Polis took office in January 2019, no one could have predicted what was to come. “I don’t think when I was elected I imagined any of those curveballs,” such as…