Polis: Thousands of Coloradans are "either in detention facilities or have already been deported"

Government Shutdown Impact - Colorado sent $5 million to food banks due to federal delays during the shutdown [2] - Over 600,000 Colorado residents rely on SNAP benefits [1] - The state is working to ensure SNAP benefits are restored [3][4] Healthcare Costs - Rising healthcare costs are unresolved due to the end of the shutdown [4] - Lack of federal tax credits could increase individual healthcare insurance costs by as much as 200% [6] - Colorado passed a one-year stopgap, potentially limiting the increase to 100% compared to other states [7] - The federal government needs to act on healthcare [5][7] Natural Disasters - Southwestern Colorado experienced severe flooding, causing an estimated $30 million in damage, including $13 million to public infrastructure [7] - The governor requested a major disaster declaration from President Trump [8] - Colorado had a tough year with significant fire season and floods [8] Immigration - ICE is not sharing information with the state about deportations [11][12] - Hundreds or thousands of Colorado residents may have been seized or deported [12] - Deportations are tearing apart communities [12] Politics - The governor supports Ned Lamont for reelection in Connecticut [14]