Tag: jared polis
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Regulatory layers turn cost of doing business in Colorado into ‘death by a thousand cuts’ | FISCAL ROCKIES
Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commissioner Murphy Robinson resigns
Murphy Robinson, who has served on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission for just over a year, announced his resignation on Wednesday. In a statement, Gov. Jared Polis thanked Robinson, saying he is “incredibly grateful for Murphy’s service to the state on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission.” “Murphy’s experience made him a great addition…
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EDITORIAL: Any Coloradans for a multibillion-dollar tax hike?
The third time was the charm last week for efforts to place a $4.1 billion-a-year income-tax hike on next year’s statewide ballot — though all it meant was that its backers got the go-ahead from the state to begin gathering voters’ signatures. Two previous and nearly identical proposals for higher taxes and bigger government had…
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Federal judge rejects Tina Peters’ request for release pending appeal
A federal judge rejected the petition of former Mesa County clerk Tina Peters on Monday to be released from incarceration pending the resolution of her criminal appeal. Chief U.S. Magistrate Judge Scott T. Varholak wrote in a Dec. 8 order that Peters satisfied none of the criteria that permit federal courts to intervene in ongoing…
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EDITORIAL: Jared Polis a ‘sleazebag’? No. Cagey, yes.
It’s a good thing for Gov. Jared Polis that history or, at least, Wikipedia will have the last word on his political legacy. Because if it were up to President Trump, that last word — blasted out to millions via social media this week — would be “sleazebag.” We’re not entirely sure what the president…
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Trump calls Jared Polis a ‘sleazebag’ for keeping ‘elderly woman’ Tina Peters in jail, governor responds
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President Donald Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to lambast Colorado Gov. Jared Polis over the case involving former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison in 2024 for charges of giving unauthorized individuals access to the county’s election systems. Trump called Polis a “sleazebag” for denying the…
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Once a step ahead, Colorado’s economy cools, burdened by rising costs and regulations | FISCAL ROCKIES
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Editor’s Note: Once among the nation’s fastest-growing economies, Colorado today confronts mounting challenges that threaten its momentum. This series reveals how a state once defined by prosperity is navigating economic cliffs and ridges. We explore the impact that increased regulations, tariffs, shifting tax policies, the high cost of living and widening urban–rural divides have on businesses,…
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Poll: Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating drops below 50%
Gov. Jared Polis’ favorability rating has dropped below 50%, according to a recent poll. The November poll, conducted by the Colorado Polling Institute, surveyed 622 Colorado voters about a number of issues, including affordability, the state’s economy and their opinions on elected officials. Back in March, just over half of respondents said they held a…
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EDITORIAL: Another rejection in Colorado’s wolf quest
Federal wildlife officials recently informed their Colorado counterparts their wolf “restoration” violates federal endangered species law. It was a setback for the controversial effort. Now, the reintroduction has been dealt another blow, this time from Washington state. After a public-comment session drew public outcry from that state’s wolf advocates last week, the Washington Fish and…
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EDITORIAL: Incompetency — a ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card?
The Gazette reported last week that Gov. Jared Polis and some lawmakers are proposing to spend up to $12 million to confine and treat more of the lawbreakers who are found mentally incompetent to face criminal proceedings — but pose a threat to society. The extra accommodations are needed. Suspects deemed incompetent to grasp the…