Gov. Jared Polis
Coverage of Gov. Jared Polis in the Nexus archive.
- Watch: The Colorado Sun discusses the 2026 Legislative Session
The Colorado Sun's politics team discussed the 2026 Legislative Session with lawmakers, covering challenges and successes. The event was led by Jesse Paul and Taylor Dolven, featuring Gov. Jared Polis, Jarvis Caldwell, Julie McCluskie, and Robert Rodriguez. Sponsors included AARP Colorado and others.
- Colorado elections clerk set to be released from prison Monday based on her sentence commutation
Tina Peters, a Colorado elections clerk, is set to be released from prison after her nine-year sentence was commuted by Gov. Jared Polis under pressure from President Donald Trump. Peters was convicted for a scheme involving copying her county's election system and promoting false claims of election fraud, which led to criticism from the Colorado Secretary of State.
- Republicans rip 4 blue states for keeping taxes on tips, overtime after Trump reprieve
Republicans criticize four Democratic-led states—California, New York, Illinois, and Colorado—for continuing to tax tips and overtime pay, opposing President Trump's policy to eliminate such taxes. GOP lawmakers argue the taxes hurt affordability and working-class families, targeting governors like Kathy Hochul and Gavin Newsom as part of a political strategy ahead of midterms.