Jared Polis on Trump, 2024 and how to handle classified documents
Polis spoke with CBS News' Major Garrett about Trump, presidential aspirations and how classified material should be handled, among other topics.
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Polis Signs Bill: Assisted Living Facilities In Colorado Can Now Face $10,000 Fines For Negligence, Mistreatment
"We believe that the threat of a larger fine will result in fewer cases of abuse and neglect in older Coloradans," the bill's sponsor said.
CBS4 Exclusive With Gov. Jared Polis On JonBenet Ramsey Murder: 'The Killer Of JonBenet Ramsey Should Not Rest Easy'
More than a quarter century after the murder of JonBenet Ramsey, her dad is asking Colorado's governor to help solve the crime.
'Clean Air Is A Right That Belongs To All Of Us': Governor Polis Announces Aggressive Plan To Improve Colorado's Air Quality
Lawmakers and activists joined the governor in an effort to protect Colorado's air, outlining a series of bills they say will save money and create jobs.
Gov. Jared Polis Officially Launches His Reelection Campaign
Gov. Jared Polis just officially kicked off his reelection campaign.
'Horrifying Trend': Gov. Jared Polis Calls For Bold Action To Help Young Coloradans Struggling With Mental Health Issues
In his annual State of the State Address, Gov. Jared Polis addressed what he called a "horrifying trend" -- a spike in mental health issues among young people in Colorado during the pandemic.
Governor Polis Appoints Former Election Rival Walker Stapleton To Key Economic Recovery Post
Gov. Jared Polis reached across the aisle Wednesday and appointed his 2018 general election rival Walker Stapleton to a key economic recovery post.
Colorado Unemployment Claimants Continue To Struggle, Question Gov. Polis, CDLE Priorities
Everett Wilson says it weren't for being able to live his daughter, he would be homeless.
COVID In Colorado: Gov. Polis Interviewed About State's Response On Face The Nation
On Sunday morning, Gov. Jared Polis joined with CBS' Margaret Brennan on Face The Nation from the University of Colorado Boulder to discuss the state's battle with the coronavirus.
Gov. Polis Invited To Join Infrastructure Bill Signing At White House
Gov. Jared Polis will head to Washington, D.C. to attend the signing of the infrastructure bill at the White House on Monday. The bill was passed by Congress on Nov. 5.
COVID In Colorado: Gov. Jared Polis Cites New Mexico As Example Of Why He's Not Planning To Bring Back Mask Mandate
The Governor of Colorado says he does not plan on bringing back a mask mandate throughout the state even as COVID-19 cases surge.
Gov. Jared Polis Releases State Budget Proposal Which Addresses Variety Of Issues
Gov. Jared Polis unveiled his list of priorities in his budget plan for the next fiscal year.
'In Colorado, We Are Ready': Gov. Jared Polis Reacts To FDA Approval Of Pfizer COVID Vaccine Boosters
Gov. Jared Polis gave a statement on the FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for people over 65 and those at high risk for severe illness or exposure to COVID-19.
Gov. Jared Polis Opposes Lethal Removal Of Bison From Grand Canyon National Park, Says Some Of Herd Could Be Brought To Colorado
Gov. Jared Polis is one of two Colorado elected leaders joining others in opposition to a plan for the lethal removal of some of a bison herd in Grand Canyon National Park.
Gov. Jared Polis And First Gentleman Marlon Reis Are Newlyweds
The two were wed in a traditional Jewish ceremony in Boulder on Wednesday.
Colorado Infrastructure Projects Include Emphasis On Green, Rail, Transit, Electric Vehicles
Colorado's elected leaders urged Congress to help fund infrastructure projects around the state that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Colorado Governor Asks Feds To Hold Off On Planned Wild Horse Roundup In Sand Wash Basin
Governor Jared Polis is asking the Department of the Interior and the Bureau of Land Management to delay the planned round of wild horse from the Sand Wash Basin. That roundup is scheduled to start Wednesday, September 1st.
Former President Trump Claims He 'Single-Handedly' Made Decision To Move Space Command Out Of Colorado
Former President Donald Trump reportedly said he "single-handedly" made the call to relocate the headquarters of U.S. Space Command from Colorado to Alabama. Now Gov. Jared Polis is urging the federal government to "restore integrity to the process."
Tribal Leaders Thank Colorado Leaders For Efforts To 'Make A Wrong Right'
Addressing a wrong of the past, that's how Gov. Jared Polis described his decision to rescind two proclamations signed by Territorial Gov. John Evans in 1864 earlier this week.
Governor Encourages Colorado Students To Get Tested Regularly, And He's Offering Incentives To Do So
Parents and school districts are looking at the possibility of regular rapid testing for COVID-19 as schools head back.
Colorado Could Soon Pay Students To Get Tested For COVID
Gov. Jared Polis hopes to get more schools involved in surveillance testing with rewards for students who participate.
COVID In Colorado: As Delta Variant Causes Dramatic Increase In Cases, Governor Says Getting To 80% Vaccination Rate Would 'Make An Enormous Difference'
More than 70% of all Coloradans who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine have "done the right thing to protect themselves, their families and their community" and gotten vaccinated, says Gov. Jared Polis.
'Free Money': Gov. Jared Polis Says He Won't End Extra $300 A Week Unemployment Checks
On Wednesday, Gov. Jared addressed the request from business owners to end the enhanced federal unemployment benefit of $300 a week.
Certain COVID Vaccination Sites In Colorado Offering $100 Walmart Gift Cards
Starting Thursday, certain COVID-19 vaccination sites in Colorado will be offering $100 Walmart gift cards to eligible people who get the shot.
'We Need Our Workforce Back': Business Owners Ask Gov. Jared Polis To End Extra $300 A Week Unemployment Checks
More than 100 business owners in northern Colorado sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis asking him to end the enhanced unemployment benefit of $300 a week. They say the extra money is disincentivizing people to go back to work, which has meant a severe shortage of workers.
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Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime's 'Cinderella story' with a 42-6 rout of Colorado
Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and No. 10 Oregon emphatically slammed the brakes on Coach Prime's "Cinderella story," routing No. 19 Colorado 42-6 on Saturday.
Energy Day makes return to Denver's East High School
Robots, cranes, electric cars and more. Energy Day made its return to Denver's East High School.
State penalizes Broomfield nursing home for cybersecurity breach
An assisted living facility in Broomfield will pay a fine and be required to upgrade its information security systems following a 2021 data breach that exposed the personal data of hundreds of current and former patients and employees.
2 suspects arrested, charged in connection with deadly Lakewood shooting
The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. near West Virginia Avenue and South Garrison Street. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds, according to Lakewood police.
Man suffers injuries after crashing into large elk on I-25
Mountain View Fire Rescue tweeted Saturday that a man sustained minor injuries after hitting a large elk with his vehicle overnight on I-25.
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Energy Day makes return to Denver's East High School
Robots, cranes, electric cars and more. Energy Day made its return to Denver's East High School.
State penalizes Broomfield nursing home for cybersecurity breach
An assisted living facility in Broomfield will pay a fine and be required to upgrade its information security systems following a 2021 data breach that exposed the personal data of hundreds of current and former patients and employees.
2 suspects arrested, charged in connection with deadly Lakewood shooting
The shooting happened around 12:30 a.m. near West Virginia Avenue and South Garrison Street. When officers arrived, they found two men with gunshot wounds, according to Lakewood police.
Man suffers injuries after crashing into large elk on I-25
Mountain View Fire Rescue tweeted Saturday that a man sustained minor injuries after hitting a large elk with his vehicle overnight on I-25.
Evacuations ordered in Glenwood Springs due to wildfire
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office said people in the Mountain Shadows subdivision and residents north of Donegan Road should evacuate immediately to the Glenwood Springs Mall.
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Former nursing home worker billed $22,735 for state-mandated COVID tests
A former employee of Little Sisters of the Poor Nursing Home received a bill from Discover Labs last month for $22,735.
Fair, Breezy First Day of Fall
Watch meteorologist Kerrin Jeromin's forecast for this first full week of fall.
Aurora Esports Hub gets more kids in the game
One of the world's fastest-growing sports involves a keyboard or a controller. The city of Aurora has made Esports accessible to every kid who wants to get in the game.
Fall weekend traffic offers new challenges on Highway 285
Things are looking more stout along Highway 285 in Bailey where heavy-duty barriers now line the middle of the highway as it leads down Crow Hill and bends about 100 degrees in the middle of Bailey.
House explosion victim speaks after losing her dog and home
It's been more than a month, but Melissa Banks still cannot shake the memory of seeing her home crumble to pieces.
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Bo Nix, No. 10 Oregon slam brakes on Coach Prime's 'Cinderella story' with a 42-6 rout of Colorado
Bo Nix threw three touchdown passes and No. 10 Oregon emphatically slammed the brakes on Coach Prime's "Cinderella story," routing No. 19 Colorado 42-6 on Saturday.
Coach Prime still looking for "complete game" from Buffs
Deion Sanders' team may have had a strong start, but the coach certainly sees room for improvement.
Deion Sanders finds his "spiritual coach" in Atlanta-area pastor
Atlanta-area pastor Dr. E. Dewey Smith says he'll serve as "spiritual coach" to Deion Sanders for "as long as my friend needs me."
Coach Prime: Walk-on Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during roster overhaul
Colorado Coach Deion Sanders says he couldn't ignore the hard work and consistency tight end Michael Harrison was putting in. That's why the walk-on was given a chance to shine against CSU, and he embraced it.
Justin Simmons nursing hip injury
Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons missed Wednesday's and Thursday's practices with an injured hip.
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Biden tells Zelenskyy U.S. will provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles
ATACMS have a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile rocket launchers the Ukrainian military has already received.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
Deion Sanders finds his "spiritual coach" in Atlanta-area pastor
Atlanta-area pastor Dr. E. Dewey Smith says he'll serve as "spiritual coach" to Deion Sanders for "as long as my friend needs me."
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
What is the Roman Empire trend on TikTok?
If you have scrolled through TikTok recently, you might have seen the same question posed in videos over and over again: How often do you think about the Roman Empire? But why is this a TikTok trend?
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Biden tells Zelenskyy U.S. will provide Ukraine with ATACMS missiles
ATACMS have a range of up to 190 miles and can be launched from the HIMARS mobile rocket launchers the Ukrainian military has already received.
Biden says he'll "join the picket line" alongside UAW members in Detroit
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
State Dept IT contractor charged with espionage
"It's time to continue ur support," a foreign contact wrote to Abraham Teklu Lemma in 2022, court files said. "Roger that!" he allegedly replied.
Biden administration to ban medical debt from Americans' credit scores
The White House said the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will develop new regulations that would prevent unpaid medical bills from being counted on credit reports.
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Denver sculptor's work at hospital reminds us all to smile
Phyllis Beattie's carefully crafted bronze sculptures aren't hard to miss throughout the Mile High City, but it's her piece located at a hospital entitled Caring Hands that means the most to her.
Pro skier opens up about battling depression
To understand where pro skier Drew Petersen is coming from, you first have to know he's willing to have an hour-long sit-down conversation with a total stranger and open up about the darkest parts of his life, so long as he thinks he can help other people by doing so.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
How FDA's top vaccines official is timing his COVID and flu shots
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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Flight attendants spread awareness about unruly passengers
Flight attendants greeted passengers outside of Denver International Airport. They are working to teach passengers about the rising number of assaults that have been happening on commercial flights.
Glenwood Springs works to balance growth with eye on history
Glenwood Springs is a Colorado magnet for tourism and a city dealing with growth and housing and labor issues that could unravel the fabric that binds it together.
Shimano recalls nearly 700,000 bike cranksets after reports of injuries
Shimano's recalled bonded crank parts can "separate and break," causing consumers to crash, according to CPSC.
Amazon to run ads with Prime Video shows — unless you pay more
Amazon says it will begin include ads in its Prime Video content, but will offer an ad-free version for customers who pay extra.
UAW widening strike against GM and Stellantis
United Auto Workers chief Shawn Fain said the strike would expand to 38 GM and Stellantis parts distribution centers, but highlighted progress with Ford.
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Legacy program aims to keep longtime Denver businesses open
Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the city's first-ever Legacy Business program. It's designed to protect and strengthen small, locally owned businesses that've been in Denver for a decade or more.
Great Colorado Payback helps you cash in on unclaimed property
On a sunny summer morning, the Colorado Treasury Department was determined to help Coloradans cash in on benefits.
Making Ends Meet: Colorado Pet Pantry helps those in need feed furry friends
Amid soaring need for donations, the nonprofit is now asking for even more help after its box truck containing food was stolen on Friday.
How to navigate interest rates: Colorado financial professional weighs in
Interest rates apply to many aspects of our financial lives. They're tied to things like mortgages, savings accounts, retirement, and others. These rates can be tricky to navigate, however, when they're high like they are currently.
Applying to CSU is now free for potential college students
Executive director of admissions, Heather Daniels, tells CBS News Colorado that she hopes that "ramily" continues to grow, especially with new incentives.