Jared Polis /tags/jared-polis Jared Polis en-US Copyright »ĘąÚÍřÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:17:18 GMT Colorado governor vetoes social media bill, arguing it 'erodes privacy' /politics/2025-04-24/colorado-governor-vetoes-social-media-bill-arguing-it-erodes-privacy Gov. Jared Polis' second veto of this year's legislative session was expected, but it sets up a potential fight with lawmakers concerned about illegal content aimed at minors. Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:17:18 GMT /politics/2025-04-24/colorado-governor-vetoes-social-media-bill-arguing-it-erodes-privacy Bente Birkeland Veto showdown could be looming for sweeping social media bill /news/2025-04-21/veto-showdown-could-be-looming-for-sweeping-social-media-bill Backers want platforms to have to take action when users engage in illegal activity, but Gov. Jared Polis has serious concerns about the policy. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:45:11 GMT /news/2025-04-21/veto-showdown-could-be-looming-for-sweeping-social-media-bill Bente Birkeland Polis issues first veto of year and sets up showdown with lawmakers over transparency rules /news/2025-04-18/polis-issues-first-veto-and-sets-up-showdown-with-lawmakers-over-transparency-rules SB25-077 would have given governments more time to respond to records requests from the public and businesses while exempting journalists from the delays.The bill’s sponsors said governments were being “inundated” with records requests and needed relief with longer deadlines to respond to them. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:27:12 GMT /news/2025-04-18/polis-issues-first-veto-and-sets-up-showdown-with-lawmakers-over-transparency-rules Scott Franz Coal-fired power plant in northwestern Colorado still set for 2028 closure despite Trump administration orders /news/2025-04-17/coal-fired-power-plant-in-northwestern-colorado-still-set-for-2028-closure-despite-trump-administration-orders Tri-State Generation is reviewing executive orders, but says its plan to close all three coal-fired units at Craig Station is based on economics. Listen to "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Mark Jaffe and then read the Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:12:13 GMT /news/2025-04-17/coal-fired-power-plant-in-northwestern-colorado-still-set-for-2028-closure-despite-trump-administration-orders Mark Jaffe, The Colorado Sun Nuclear power is officially a clean energy source in Colorado. Not everyone is pleased. /news/2025-04-03/nuclear-power-is-officially-a-clean-energy-source-in-colorado-not-everyone-is-pleased House Bill 1040, signed into law Monday, adds to the state’s options to meet its emission reduction goals. Opponents criticized the state for ignoring nuclear’s toxic legacy. Listen to our "Morning Edition" host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:41:39 GMT /news/2025-04-03/nuclear-power-is-officially-a-clean-energy-source-in-colorado-not-everyone-is-pleased Parker Yamasaki, The Colorado Sun Colorado may let utilities pay into home insurance fund in exchange for less wildfire liability /politics/2025-03-28/colorado-may-let-utilities-pay-into-home-insurance-fund-in-exchange-for-less-wildfire-liability The home reinsurance idea, which is unique to Colorado, aims to reduce private insurers’ financial risk and therefore drive down premiums. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:16:00 GMT /politics/2025-03-28/colorado-may-let-utilities-pay-into-home-insurance-fund-in-exchange-for-less-wildfire-liability Jesse Paul Major gun-control proposals close in on passage in Colorado /news/2025-03-26/major-gun-control-proposals-close-in-on-passage-in-colorado Three gun-control bills have just one procedural step to go before they can be signed into law. That means sweeping new rules could be on the horizon for gun owners and sellers. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:18:24 GMT /news/2025-03-26/major-gun-control-proposals-close-in-on-passage-in-colorado Lucas Brady Woods After 12 hours of debate, Colorado House approves detachable magazine ban /politics/2025-03-22/after-12-hours-of-debate-colorado-house-approves-detachable-magazine-ban The measure still needs to clear a few procedural votes, but it appears on its way to Gov. Jared Polis' desk. Sat, 22 Mar 2025 17:48:56 GMT /politics/2025-03-22/after-12-hours-of-debate-colorado-house-approves-detachable-magazine-ban Chas Sisk Colorado teachers rally at the State Capitol to oppose changes to education funding /politics/2025-03-21/colorado-teachers-rally-at-the-state-capitol-to-oppose-changes-to-education-funding Hundreds of educators and supporters gathered on what was a school day for many to push back on a proposal from Gov. Jared Polis. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 13:32:59 GMT /politics/2025-03-21/colorado-teachers-rally-at-the-state-capitol-to-oppose-changes-to-education-funding Chas Sisk Rural Colorado schools already hurting for resources could be choked by proposed funding cuts /news/2025-02-27/rural-colorado-schools-already-hurting-for-resources-could-be-choked-by-proposed-funding-cuts District leaders say laying off staff and scaling back programs and maintenance could be ahead as state lawmakers consider pulling back funding to combat state budget hole. Listen to our Morning Edition host Michael Lyle, Jr. discuss this story with The Colorado Sun reporter Erica Breunlin and then read The Colorado Sun story at the link below. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 18:56:09 GMT /news/2025-02-27/rural-colorado-schools-already-hurting-for-resources-could-be-choked-by-proposed-funding-cuts Erica Breunlin, The Colorado Sun