Gov. Jared Polis is doubling down on his intent to punish cities that don't enforce state housing laws.

The governor signed an executive order in May that required state agencies to identify discretionary state funding that could be used as leverage to bring cities into compliance with the laws.

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Polis signed a second executive order Wednesday that drives home just how high the stakes are. It lists 34 grants, loans and tax credits totaling $280 million.

Polis says cities that refuse to get on board could lose access to the funding that not only helps with housing but transportation and energy projects.

"Everything we're doing here is signed into laws the legislature passed," Polis told CBS Colorado. "They said, 'You know what? You have to allow an accessory d

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