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Gov. Jared Polis vetoed more legislation this year than ever before. Legislators fear a new normal

There was no ideological bend to the vetoes, legislators said, but some worried about a new normal.

DENVER, CO - MAY 9: Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks during a press conference with other legislative leadership in the West foyer of the Colorado State Capitol on May 9, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Also in the photo are Representative Steve Fenberg, left, and Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, right. The governorÕs press conference, following the conclusion of the First Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly, was held to discuss the historic legislative session which focused on reducing housing costs, investing in education and workforce, saving people money on health care, taking bold climate action, making Colorado safer and protecting freedom and democracy.Ê(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO – MAY 9: Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks during a press conference with other legislative leadership in the West foyer of the Colorado State Capitol on May 9, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Also in the photo are Representative Steve Fenberg, left, and Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno, right. The governorÕs press conference, following the conclusion of the First Regular Session of the Seventy-fourth General Assembly, was held to discuss the historic legislative session which focused on reducing housing costs, investing in education and workforce, saving people money on health care, taking bold climate action, making Colorado safer and protecting freedom and democracy.Ê(Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Denver Post reporter Seth Klamann in Commerce City, Colorado on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)Nick Coltrain - Staff portraits in The Denver Post studio on October 5, 2022. (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
By | sklamann@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and | ncoltrain@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Gov. Jared Polis vetoed 10 bills this year, the most of his five-year tenure and most by a Colorado governor since Bill Ritter wore his veto pen to a nub in 2006.

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