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JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! Colorado Cashback Plan to Provide Expedited Tax Relief

DENVER, CO - Governor Polis today signed legislation to expedite Coloradans' tax refunds and provide relief as soon as possible. Under the Colorado Cashback plan, individual tax filers will receive early refund checks in September, currently estimated at $500 for individuals and $1,000 for joint filers, or even more. Final refund amounts will be determined based on updated revenue statistics.

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JOINT RELEASE: Signed! Bipartisan Community Safety Investment Act

DENVER, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed into law critical legislation to improve public safety and address the underlying causes of crime. The bipartisan legislation will expand recruitment, retention, and training of a high-quality workforce to support proven crime prevention and intervention strategies and ensure law enforcement better reflects the communities they serve.

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JOINT RELEASE: Incentives for Affordable, Innovative Homes Signed into Law

GRAND JUNCTION, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Representative Kyle Mullica and Senator Jeff Bridges that will jumpstart construction of new, affordable homes to save Coloradans money on housing, increase the housing supply and create jobs. HB22-1282 was developed based on recommendations from the state’s Affordable Housing Task Force.

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Signed! Safer Streets Act to Improve Public Safety

AURORA, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed into law the Safer Streets Act, an evidence-based approach to help local governments make critical improvements that will cut down on crime and improve public safety in Colorado.

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JOINT RELEASE: SIGNED! BILLS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SAVE PEOPLE MONEY ON HEALTH CARE

DENVER, CO – Two critical bills from the legislature’s behavioral health package were signed into law today. They invest nearly $120 million to increase residential treatment options in Colorado and expand access to behavioral health care for youth and families. Governor Polis also signed legislation that will reduce the cost of prescription drugs and save Coloradans money on health care.

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What State Leaders & Community Advocates Are Saying about New Laws Making Communities More Affordable, Expanding Access to Critical Behavioral Health Support

FORT COLLINS — Today, in Fort Collins, Boulder, and Greeley, Governor Jared Polis joined bill sponsors and community leaders in housing, and behavioral health care providers to sign legislation saving Coloradans money on housing and critical behavioral health support, while cutting red tape to ensure Coloradans continue to receive high-quality, efficient services.  

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Signed! Legislation to Save People Money on Housing

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Governor Jared Polis today signed into law SB22-146, which expands critical middle-income workforce housing so hardworking Colorado families can continue living where they work.

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JOINT RELEASE: Legislature Tackles Affordability, Crime, and Education

DENVER, CO – The Second Session of the 73rd General Assembly adjourned today with lawmakers passing legislation to save people and businesses money, build a safer and healthier Colorado, and prepare students for success. Democrats codified abortion rights and passed critical legislation to protect Colorado’s election systems from insider threats. The legislature also passed bipartisan, comprehensive legislation to combat the fentanyl crisis and save lives. Of the bills passed this session, 93 percent received bipartisan support on final passage.

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