9-1-26 *INTERVIEW* Governor Jared Polis Talking Accomplishments & Advice for the Next Governor

Colorado's Governor Jared Polis joins the show to discuss the state's progress and challenges. From the rise of remote work to the growth of electric vehicles, Governor Polis shares his insights on the trends shaping Colorado's future. He also talks about the state's efforts to address the increasing risk of wildfires and the importance of adapting to climate change.In this episode, Governor Polis highlights the state's progress in education, with Colorado now ranking number one in the country. He discusses the impact of free preschool and kindergarten, as well as the state's efforts to make community college and college more accessible. However, he also addresses the proposed ballot measure to eliminate Tabor refunds and funnel the money towards education, and explains why he's against it.The governor also shares his thoughts on the state's transportation infrastructure, including the need to find new ways to fund roads as more people switch to electric vehicles. He discusses the bipartisan bill passed a couple of years ago to address this issue and hints at a potential future ballot measure to increase funding for roads.If you're interested in learning more about Colorado's progress and challenges, and hearing Governor Polis's thoughts on these important topics, tune in to this episode to hear the full conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.