Colorado governor mentions rising cost of living, artificial intelligence and more in final State of the State address
Publish Date: 2026-01-15 18:46:00
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- Governor Jared Polis delivered his eighth and final State of the State address focusing on several topics including the high cost of living in Colorado.
- He highlighted Proposition 123, which was approved in 2022 and has resulted in 10,000 new affordable housing units.
- Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade, along with Denver and Aurora mayors, signed a letter urging lawmakers to protect funding originally allocated for housing through voter-approved measures.
- The letter also called for reforming the Consumer Protections for Artificial Intelligence law, warning it could hinder innovation, drive jobs out of Colorado, and impose significant implementation costs amidst budget constraints.
- Gov. Polis mentioned the necessity for collaborative efforts to ensure Colorado’s leadership in artificial intelligence and protect its residents and businesses.
- The governor did not directly address the specific concerns about the AI law in his speech.
