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Polis Urges Affordable Housing, AI Reform in State Address

1/16/2026

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis delivered his State of the State address, citing rising living costs and international affairs.
Polis highlighted Proposition 123, which has led to 10,000 new affordable housing units.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, joined by mayors from Denver and Aurora, urged protecting this program and addressing artificial intelligence legislation.
The mayors warned that without reform, the new artificial intelligence law could hinder innovation and impose significant costs.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis delivered his State of the State address, citing rising living costs and international affairs.
Polis highlighted Proposition 123, which has led to 10,000 new affordable housing units.
Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, joined by mayors from Denver and Aurora, urged protecting this program and addressing artificial intelligence legislation.
The mayors warned that without reform, the new artificial intelligence law could hinder innovation and impose significant costs.