Governors Outline 2025 Policy Priorities

Governor Jared Polis of Colorado focused on affordability, livability, and sustainability in his 2025 State of the State Address, emphasizing affordable housing and transportation improvements as key priorities. He highlighted past successes like cutting property taxes and advocated for policies to ease housing construction. In North Dakota, Governor Kelly Armstrong proposed a property tax relief plan aiming to eliminate primary residence taxes within a decade, leveraging Legacy Fund earnings and enhancing workforce recruitment. Meanwhile, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is set to prioritize a new two-year budget in his upcoming State of the State Address. The addresses reflect a mix of aspirations and immediate policy challenges facing each state.