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Colorado Governor Vetoes Bill Aimed at Curbing Rent Hikes

6/4/2025

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In a controversial move, Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill designed to combat price-fixing by landlords utilizing algorithms such as RealPage, which many argue drive up rental costs. This decision, alongside his dismissal of other bipartisan efforts, has sparked fears that his pro-business approach is undermining housing affordability for struggling renters in the state.

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In a controversial move, Colorado Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill designed to combat price-fixing by landlords utilizing algorithms such as RealPage, which many argue drive up rental costs. This decision, alongside his dismissal of other bipartisan efforts, has sparked fears that his pro-business approach is undermining housing affordability for struggling renters in the state.