Polis takes potentially confrontational stances on housing, health care in State of State address

Gov. Jared Polis makes housing a top priority in the first State of the State address of his second term

He enters the next four years in a position of strength with Democrats holding a historically large majority in the state legislature.

Polis takes potentially confrontational stances on housing, health care in State of State address

Gov. Polis asserted that the affordable housing crisis is not just a local government concern but a statewide issue, setting up potential conflicts with cities and counties.

Reaction to Gov. Jared Polis' State of the State shows agreement in some areas, divisions in others

Gov. Jared Polis received generally high marks for his 70-minute State of the State address from Democrats, but not entirely; and Republicans downplayed some of his ideas, but a few

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis prioritizes housing to start less ambitious second term

Polis declared Colorado is "undeniably strong — but we know it can be even stronger, for our potential is truly limitless."