Tag:Governor Jared Polis

Polis Appoints Judge Kimberly Cortez to the 12th Judicial District Court

Gov. Jared Polis on Feb. 23 appointed Judge Kimberly Cortez to an opening on the 12th Judicial District Court.

Gov. Polis Appoints Erin Rowe Wilson to Routt County Court in the 14th Judicial District

Gov. Jared Polis appointed Erin Rowe Wilson to fill a vacancy on the Routt County Court in the 14th Judicial District.

Polis Appoints Deni Eiring to 15th Judicial District Court

Polis announced on Feb. 9 that Deni Eiring was appointed to the Cheyenne County Court in the 15th Judicial District.

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."