Tag:Governor Jared Polis

Polis Stresses Affordable Housing, Reducing Health Care Costs in State of the State

Gov. Jared Polis delivered the 2022 State of the State, noting reducing health care costs, affordable housing and addressing public safety will be among his top priorities for the session.

Cost of Living, Crime Rates Priorities for Democrat State Legislative Leaders

Democrat legislative leaders say they will focus on reducing costs of living, addressing crime, funding schools and improving air quality this session.

Polis Grants Clemency, Marijuana Pardons, Commutes Aguilera-Mederos’ Sentence

Gov. Jared Polis announced on Dec. 30 that he has granted three commutations, 15 individual pardons and signed an Executive Order granting 1,351 pardons for convictions of possession of two ounces or less of marijuana. 

Lawmakers Call for Sentencing Reform at Rally for Rogel Aguilera-Mederos

Lawmakers criticized Colorado's mandatory sentencing and hope to pass reforms in the upcoming legislative session.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Nov. 10

The Colorado Court of Appeals issued its opinion on Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis, which challenges the passage of the "red flag law."

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for July 1

The Colorado Court of Appeals on July 1 ruled in Accetta v. Brooks Tower Residence, People in Interest of J.M.M. and others.