Tag:Jared Polis

This Too Shall Pass: Remembering Sen. Gloria Travis Tanner

Sen. Gloria Travis Tanner, who was inducted into the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame in 2002, died on April 4 at age 86 at her Denver home.

Polis Appoints Deni Eiring to 15th Judicial District Court

Polis announced on Feb. 9 that Deni Eiring was appointed to the Cheyenne County Court in the 15th Judicial District.

Colorado Governor Issues 1,351 End-of-Year Marijuana Pardons

The governor has now pardoned more than 4,000 people convicted of now legal marijuana possession since October 2020. 

Lawsuit Claims Colorado’s American Indian Mascot Ban Violates Constitutional and CRA Protections

Plaintiffs say a Colorado law banning American Indian mascots violates their constitutional rights and Title VI of the CRA.

Parents of Elijah McClain Reach Settlement in Principle with Aurora

Attorneys for the family of Elijah McClain announced on Monday they have reached a settlement in principle with the City of Aurora in a civil rights lawsuit, but the city said the parents must complete a separate allocation process before it can sign a settlement agreement.

Kara Veitch Appointed Chief Legal Counsel to Colorado Governor

Kara Veitch, formerly the executive director of the Colorado Department of Personnel & Administration, was named the Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor on Sept. 29, replacing long-time CLC Jacki Cooper Melmed.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for July 1

The Colorado Court of Appeals on July 1 ruled in Accetta v. Brooks Tower Residence, People in Interest of J.M.M. and others.

General Assembly Sends Greenhouse Gas Bill to Polis

Colorado lawmakers acted Tuesday evening to establish enforceable greenhouse gas emission limits in a new bill sent to Gov. Polis.