Tag: State Of The State
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Colorado governor pats himself on the back in final state address to lawmakers
Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday took an 82-minute victory lap in his eighth — and final — State of the State address. He touted his work in the areas of early childhood development, education, health care, housing and public safety, pointing to major initiatives he has launched. He sought to paint a picture of a…
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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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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis targets juvenile crime, cattle theft
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Colorado has seen progress in tackling crime, but Gov. Jared Polis on Thursday told lawmakers that more work needs to be done, particularly in the area of youth crime and the theft of cattle. In touting successes in recent years, Polis cited bipartisan legislation that, he said, has created a “common-sense, data-driven public safety plan”…
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Fact check: There really are two jobs for every unemployed person in Colorado
There are, indeed, two jobs available for every unemployed individual in Colorado, as Gov. Jared Polis said in his State of the State address last week — but it’s unclear what level of quality and or what industry these jobs are most likely in. Polis said there are “two available jobs for every unemployed person” in…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis addresses crime in Colorado
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The governor acknowledged the hard realities on the ground, notably rising criminality. “Some Coloradans are most impacted by the health risks of COVID-19, others are most pained by the rising cost of everyday items, disruptions to our children’s education, or the increase of crime in the communities we call home,” Polis said, pledging to put…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis plans for new programs
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The governor pledged a slew of programs – from a “historic investment” in K-12 education to stabilizing the healthcare workforce to expanding career paths for all Coloradans to “bigger and bolder solutions to reduce homelessness” – all aimed at advancing the wellbeing of “our Colorado.”
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State of the State: Gov. Polis on the Coloradoan spirit
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Polis strove to inject a sense of optimism as crisis after crisis washed over Colorado, at times invoking the best of humanity and noting that people, instead of turning their backs, have comforted their fellows in moments of calamity and despair. “This is the Colorado spirit. These men and women define who we are as…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis on tax cuts
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Polis pledged to cut taxes, reduce or waive fees, and eliminate government-imposed financial barriers to starting a business. “We must double down on our promise to help every business and family succeed. That means taking less of your hard-earned money in fees and taxes, and putting more in your pockets and paychecks,” he told members…
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State of the State: Gov. Polis addresses Colorado crises
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Polis opened his speech by acknowledging the direst crisis Coloradans have endured over the past two years – a shape-shifting virus that has killed more than 10,000 residents – and a host of maladies, notably violence and disasters.
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Polis outlines agenda before Colorado lawmakers
11:56 a.m. Polis’ 49-minute address wraps up. “The state of our state, just like the people of Colorado, is strong, it is steadfast, and in spite of everything, we are boldly moving forward. God bless you all, God bless our Colorado, and God bless the United States of America,” he said in closing. 11:54 a.m. Approaching the…