Jared Polis in 2024 Governor's State of the State speeches


On Budget & Economy: Help local governments build housing infrastructure

Transit oriented and connected communities can create a better future and drive our prosperity and enjoyment with less traffic, more housing people can afford and better air quality. I'm excited about a proposal that will help local governments build housing infrastructure in more transit-oriented neighborhoods by addressing construction hurdles like access to water; aging sewer and stormwater systems; and by increasing opportunities for walking, biking, busing and all forms of transportation.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Crime: Acted to make criminal penalties for auto theft tougher

When a car is stolen, it impacts employment, health care visits, child care access, and many aspects of daily life. And we invested in technology to locate and return stolen vehicles, and we strengthened the dedicated auto-theft task force. We provided more support for District Attorneys to successfully prosecute the criminals responsible, and we took action to make criminal penalties for auto theft tougher by eliminating the value of a vehicle from consideration.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Energy & Oil: Cut red tape holding back investment in renewable energy

Part of a healthy life means a healthy environment, and here in Colorado we are an example to the nation on how to protect the natural world around us and combat the impact of climate change. Now we need to cut red tape that is holding back local investments and unprecedented federal resources in renewable and clean energy, including building transmission lines more quickly, renewable energy development, and storing carbon dioxide pollution underground.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Families & Children: Allow homeowners to build of Accessory Dwelling Units

Together we can create a Colorado where homeowners have the property rights and financial tools they need to build an Accessory Dwelling Unit - also known as a granny flat or casita - for an aging parent, child or long term renter, creating more housing supply that's inherently affordable and filling critical gaps in our communities. According to a survey, more than 80% of Coloradans are supportive of allowing ADUs in their communities.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Gun Control: Prevent convicted felons from illegally purchasing firearms

In keeping with our commitment to public safety, Colorado is leading the nation in our efforts to prevent gun violence. To build on this work, we are proposing additional investments to prevent convicted felons from illegally purchasing firearms. Each year, thousands of people who are prohibited from purchasing a firearm try to do so illegally. As a state, we need to stand firm and crack down on illegal firearm activity.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Jobs: Increase the number of state government apprenticeships

We're developing the next generation of farmers and ranchers through the Agricultural Workforce Development Program, to help young people, particularly in rural areas, get real world experience on a working farm or ranch through paid apprenticeships. But we want to go even further, increasing the number of state government apprenticeships by 50% and supporting the creation of 100 new apprenticeship opportunities in the private sector - both by June 30 of this year.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Principles & Values: The rise in hate in all forms is unacceptable in Colorado

The rise in antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hate in all forms is unacceptable in Colorado. Colorado is a state that welcomes everyone--no matter your country, your background, where you worship, or who you love. Every single person has the right to feel safe at home, in their communities, and at their places of worship. So, we called on this body to help protect nonprofit organizations and religious institutions, like temples and mosques, that are facing a heightened risk of targeted violence.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Principles & Values: We may not agree on every issue, but we disagree better

It also means continuing to listen to one another and having the tough conversations around the issues that matter most. This is what the Disagree Better initiative is all about. As Vice Chair of the National Governors Association, I've worked alongside the Chair, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on this effort. It's not about agreeing on every issue, for instance Governor Cox and I can't agree on which state has better skiing, even though it's obviously Colorado, but it's about how we can disagree better.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

On Tax Reform: Tax relief is the best mechanism to relieve cost of living

Tax relief is the best mechanism to relieve cost of living pressures and spur economic growth for everyone in our state. As demonstrated by our healthy surplus in Colorado, taxes are simply too high: income taxes, property taxes, and the state sales tax. I challenge Democrats and Republicans to work together to improve our economic growth and success by not taking taxes we can't keep from people and instead working on a bold, balanced, progressive package, including cutting the income tax rate.
Source: 2024 State of the State Address to the Colorado legislature Jan 11, 2024

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