Gov. Jared Polis - The Journal

Polis signs wave of criminal justice bills

Legislation includes reducing court fees and penalties for failure to pay

DATE: Jul 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis signs climate bill, renews opposition to cap-and-trade program

Governor seeks to reduce emissions through voluntary agreements and targeted policies

DATE: Jul 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Polis vetoes bills dealing with off-highway vehicles, transportation funding

Colorado governor has nixed three measures during 2021 legislative session

DATE: Jul 5, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado declares drought emergency for Western Slope

State monitors 21 counties, including La Plata County

DATE: Jul 2, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Get ready for plastic and paper bag fees in Colorado – and say goodbye to Styrofoam

Measure from Colorado Democrats aims to drive down waste

DATE: Jun 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor, Democrats reach deal on emissions proposal

Environmental groups cheer changes, while business and energy sectors cry foul

DATE: Jun 7, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Vaccinated children eligible for $50,000 scholarships in Colorado sweepstakes

State will select 25 students at random between ages of 12 and 17

DATE: Jun 3, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Governor to issue more pardons now that Coloradans can legally possess up to 2 ounces of marijuana

In October, Polis pardoned more than 2,700 people convicted of possessing up to 1 ounce of cannabis

DATE: May 21, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado offers up to $1,600 to unemployed people who find full-time work

Bonus meant to help small businesses that can’t find enough employees

DATE: May 20, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Durango eases face covering restrictions

Health officials urge people to get the COVID-19 vaccine

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers have massive to-do list with only a month left

About 250 pieces of legislation are active or unresolved, with more being introduced by the day

DATE: May 18, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado governor signs $34 billion budget into law

More than $1.5 billion set aside for reserve fund that can be tapped by future legislatures

DATE: May 17, 2021 | CATEGORY: Regional News