Polis Clemency Controversy and Bridge Fallout | Denver News

Governor Jared Polis sparked controversy by commuting Tina Peters’ sentence, prompting the removal of two clemency board members who had voted against it — a move critics say oversteps executive power, especially given disputed claims about her sentence duration. Meanwhile, Polis’ push for a pricey pedestrian bridge, funded by corporate sponsors, was derailed by public backlash — drawing comparisons to Trump-era tactics. Amid these political fires, Colorado grapples with devastating wildfires and urgent water shortages, as states explore radical ideas like piping seawater from the Sea of Cortez for desalination to secure future supplies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/af9070bf6ae88f40