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CPR: From cutting regulations to taking on Trump, Gov. Polis lays out his annual vision for Colorado

Immigration, housing, Space Command and his usual bevy of pop culture references — Gov. Jared Polis’ annual agenda-setting speech ranged from the southern border to the edges of Middle Earth.

In his speech, Polis asked lawmakers to go further to streamline government by cutting red tape in a less literal fashion.

“I urge the legislature, in partnership with the Colorado Chamber (of Commerce), Majority Leader Rodriguez, and Minority Leader Lundeen, to take a good look at Colorado’s laws and regulations and honestly question whether they are adequately balancing consumer protection, health and safety, while minimizing red tape and reducing costs for the private sector and for Coloradans.”

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