Platinum recording artist, father, entrepreneur, education, baseball, tech, politics, gaymer - Former member of Congress, Governor of CO šŸ‡ŗšŸ‡ø šŸŒšŸ‡ŗšŸ‡¦āš¾ļøā›· ā›°šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ

Boulder, CO
Joined July 2008
āœ…Colorado Income tax reduced 4.4% to 4.25% āœ…Sales tax in future years reduced from 2.9% to 2.77% (the rest of your sales tax is local, not state). āœ… $1.3 billion in property tax relief including deducting $70,000 from the taxable value of your home, capping any future increases
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Jared Polis retweeted
This is sick stuff. Amy Acton's enemies are trotting out her estranged and allegedly abusive mother to malign her. If anything, I feel more sympathetic to Amy Acton after watching this. I suspect I'm not alone!
BOMBSHELL: Amy Acton’s own MOTHER just dropped a devastating ad warning Ohio NOT to elect her daughter. She calls Amy a habitual liar who ā€œneeds helpā€ and is totally unfit for governor. When your own mother begs voters to stay away, it’s OVER. Must watch! šŸ‘‡
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Acton’s stepfather abused her from age 9 to 12 and was criminally charged, and the family lived in a tent in winter. Her brother confirms they were removed from their mother’s custody. Acton’s stayed married to the stepfather until he died. sources: vindyarchives.com/news/2019/aug/… wkbn.com/news/elections… justthenews.com/politics-polic… mediaite.com/politics/vivek…
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I was shocked, and pleased, to learn that the Denver Post Editorial Board is recommending a no vote on Amendment 87. To put it simply, they fear 87 will do more harm than good for Colorado. Learn why they’re recommending against 87 in today’s Engage Colorado newsletter, linked in the first comment ↓
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Opinion | "This election, Coloradans are being asked to consider complicated tax policy on our ballots. Let me tell you why I am voting no on Amendment 87 and yes on Proposition NN," Jared Polis writes. denverpost.com/2026/10/15/am…
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NFIB urges Coloradans to vote NO on Amendment 87 to protect against rising prices, job losses, and added burdens on small businesses and family farms. Below you can find a closer look at the potential consequences Amendment 87 could have for Colorado.
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I'm excited to welcome the newest residents to the Governor’s Mansion.šŸ Bees are hardworking pollinators that play a vital role in Colorado's ecosystem, supporting Colorado farmers, protecting our environment, and keeping Colorado’s outdoor spaces beautiful and flourishing now and in the future. I encourage every Coloradan to learn more about our pollinators and take action to foster a healthier environment. 🌼 🌺
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Colorado has something awesome called the Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Among other things, it protects a simple principle: everyone pays the same state income-tax rate. If your income doubles, your tax doubles. Seems reasonable, right? Amendment 87 would repeal that protection and nearly double the top marginal state tax rate while modestly reducing the lowest rates. Under the new rules, doubling your taxable income could mean a state income-tax bill nearly four times what you’d owe on your current income today. To me, this looks like a blatant attempt to buy votes: the majority votes themselves a tax break funded by much higher taxes on a small minority. And it hits startups especially hard. Founders and early employees often spend years building something before receiving a substantial payoff from selling their shares after an IPO or in an acquisition. A decade of work with no guarantee of success can produce a payout counted as income in a single year—and taxed at much higher rates. I’ve spent a decade building Boom in Colorado, on track to create hundreds of high-paying jobs. Colorado’s tax fairness was one reason I chose to build here. Now voters are being asked to change those rules and take a much larger share of a potential taxable payoff from that work. Should I have built Boom in Texas, which has no state personal income tax? Should the next ambitious founder choose Colorado or somewhere else? Colorado is at a crossroads. Do we want to stay true to our OG spirit of rugged independence, freedom, and fairness—or make Colorado a less attractive place to build? Punishing success is morally wrong and bad policy to boot. We should be celebrating the people who build new things and create new wealth for themselves and others. Their work gives us companies, products, and jobs. Let’s keep Colorado as one of the best places to live, build, create, and innovate—and to enjoy the rewards of our hard-fought efforts. I’m voting no on Amendment 87.
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James visited the small town of Marfa, TX where a local mariachi greeted him with a song they wrote for the campaign. šŸŽ¶
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It’s chile season in Colorado! šŸŒ¶ļø Pueblo’s famous green chile is a staple of Southern Colorado, and there’s no better time to enjoy it. If you’re in Pueblo this weekend, check out the Chile and Frijoles Festival and celebrate one of Colorado’s favorite flavors! Friday 3:00pm - 12:00am Saturday 10:00am - 12:00am Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm Read more from Rocky Mountain PBS: rmpbs.org/news/food-drink/pu…
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300+ leaders from all 50 states and DC came together tonight, welcomed by Colorado Gov. @jaredpolis, to celebrate what's possible when we invest in our youngest learners. We're honored to present the inaugural Governor James B. Hunt, Jr. Leadership Award to Mississippi Gov. @tatereeves. A powerful night at our 9th Annual Early Childhood Leadership Summit.. #ECLS2026
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Nothing says Colorado quite like the @colostatefair in Pueblo! Great to stop by the booths, say hello to folks, eat delicious food, and enjoy one of our great Colorado traditions. Come out and enjoy the fair!
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Today marks an important milestone for Infleqtion and for Colorado’s growing quantum ecosystem. We officially opened the Colorado Quantum Innovation Center, our new global headquarters in Louisville and a new anchor for ā€œAmerica’s Quantum Peak.ā€ It was an honor to celebrate the ribbon cutting alongside Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (@RepPettersen) Louisville Mayor Chris Leh (@CityLouisvlleCo) CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz (@CUBoulder, @Chancellor_JS) and Elevate Quantum CEO Jessi Olsen. Governor Polis highlighted what this moment means for the state: ā€œColorado is leading America’s quantum future, and Infleqtion’s new Quantum Innovation Center is further proof that our growing technology sector draws more businesses to our state and strengthens our economy.ā€ Rep. Pettersen underscored the strength of the ecosystem behind that momentum: ā€œColorado is the epicenter of America’s quantum future, and Infleqtion’s new Quantum Innovation Center is proof of what’s possible when we invest in research, talent, and industry together.ā€ We’re proud to deepen our roots in Colorado and help build the research, talent, and industry ecosystem needed to move quantum technology from scientific discovery to real-world deployment.
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Colorado is becoming America’s Quantum Peak. The Boulder–Louisville–Broomfield corridor is home to more than 30 quantum companies, world-class research institutions and a growing ecosystem creating jobs and driving the next generation of innovation. I’m excited to celebrate this momentum and the Colorado innovators—including @infleqtion—who are helping put our state at the forefront of quantum technology and its applications, from critical minerals to water.
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The Sundance Film Festival is coming to Colorado, bringing a new chapter to a festival with deep ties to Colorado. Robert Redford, the founder of the @sundancefest, was a @CUBoulder student. Now, decades later, the festival is coming home to Boulder.​ This Inc. article takes a look at why Colorado was the right fit for the Sundance Film Festival’s next chapter — and why there’s room here for the festival to grow. Read more: inc.com/mark-miller-2/sundan…
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Great conversation with @GovCox on @MeetThePress about the future of education and innovation. Colorado is a national leader in education, and we’re continuing to invest in the tools, technology, and opportunities that help every student succeed and prepare for the future. Watch the full conversation: nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/v…
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The hat was optional. Fighting for Colorado wasn’t.
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Happy 150th Birthday Colorado from United We Rock in Colorado Springs! ā¤ļø
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What a day at the State Capitol celebrating 150 years of the greatest state in the nation! I was proud to join Coloradans for the updated Mile High Marker, a reenactment of our statehood proclamation, birthday cake, live performances, and new artwork honoring Colorado’s past, present, and future. As we begin our next 150 years, we’ll keep working together to build an even stronger Colorado for All.
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Happy Birthday Colorado! šŸŽ‚šŸ”ļøšŸŽˆ We look pretty good for 150, don’t we? On August 1, 1876, President Ulysses S. Grant formally admitted Colorado as the 38th state in the Union, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, earning Colorado its nickname, the Centennial State.
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Colorado’s story belongs to all of us, and I was proud to join Coloradans at History Colorado to celebrate our state’s 150th birthday! From the community pancake breakfast and live performances to local artisans and family activities - not to mention the John Denver sing-along- the Colorado Day Community Fest showcased the people, cultures, and communities that make our state so special. Thank you to History Colorado for welcoming everyone with free celebrations and museum admission across the state—because in our Colorado for All, everyone belongs.
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Happy 150th birthday, Colorado! ā¤ļø
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