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Governor of Colorado. Fighting for affordable health care, better education, an economy that works for everyone, and protecting our Colorado way of life.
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Governor Jared Polis’s Tweets

This week, I had a fantastic lunch at The Blazing Chicken Shack II in Park Hill with the CEO Simone Ross and Carlotta LaNier, a member of the Little Rock 9 and now a Colorado resident.
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. “I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.” — Rosa Parks
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This week, we celebrated the grand opening of the new . This Center will be a hub for teaching, research, creative work, and meaningful dialogue that will strengthen our students, this campus, and our state.
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Our rivers and streams aren’t just life sources for Colorado but the entire American West. We MUST continue to fight for our rights and lead the way to a sustainable future.
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Congratulations to Team Wisconsin-Snowblind for winning the People’s Choice 2023 International Snow Sculpture Championships Award— one of Colorado's biggest competitions that draw global attention, bringing teams from all over the world to build the best ice figures.
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When was the last time you updated the passwords to your email and social media accounts? Changing your password quarterly reduces your risk of exposure and avoids several IT Security dangers.
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I was delighted to visit the Weefles Cafe in Littleton and visit with Michaiah & Reina Dixson, both Denver locals who opened their business in October 2021. Thank you for your hospitality and delicious waffles!
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Today, we commemorate President Abraham Lincoln’s signing of the joint resolution that established the Constitution’s 13th Amendment abolishing slavery in the United States.
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February is Black History Month, Colorado! This month is an opportunity to reflect on the incredible achievements of Black Americans throughout history.
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We continue to bring good-paying jobs to Colorado's robust outdoor recreation industry, boosting our strong economy and making sure Coloradans can find careers they love around our world-class outdoors. Learn more at bit.ly/3jbXMAg
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At 150, I want every Coloradan to have access to the skills needed to get a good-paying job and a workforce that meets the needs of our businesses to power our mighty economic engine of growth.
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On January 27, 1945, Allied soldiers liberated Auschwitz-Birkenau— a concentration camp in occupied Poland where the Nazi regime murdered more than a million people – freeing survivors and exposing the horrors inside. Never again. Photo: bit.ly/3DkAfUq
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Look Up! It's a newly discovered comet, C/2022 E3, passing near Earth, marked by its bright green nucleus and long faint ion tail. It's visible now with telescopes and binoculars; the best chance of seeing it with the naked eye is early February.
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I asked Colorado, “How many counties in Colorado have Spanish names? The answer is 17: Baca, Otero, Las Ánimas, Huérfano, Costilla, Alamosa, Conejos, Saguache, Archuleta, San Juan, La Plata, Dolores, San Miguel, Mesa, Río Blanco, Pueblo, and El Paso (Rio Grande County omitted).
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I ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties immediately until sunset on January 26, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Monterey Park, California, as directed by President Biden.
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Our important work to reduce housing costs and ensure more sustainable development will protect our precious resources and environment. Here is a climate highlight from the recent Colorado State of the State.
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