DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Support division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 56 grants have been awarded to small businesses in Colorado through the Small…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Moses ‘Andre’ Stancil as executive director of the Department of Corrections (DOC). Stancil has been serving as interim executive director for DOC since December 2022. “Andre has been a…

DENVER - Today, the Polis-Primavera administration announced that the Property Tax, Rent, Heat (PTC) Rebate is now available to Colorado residents based on income, including people with disabilities and older adults, to help with their property…

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement today following the announcement that six states of the Colorado River reached consensus on criteria for the US Bureau of Reclamation to consider to manage Lake Powell and Lake Mead. “I am…

DENVER - Governor Polis renewed an Executive Order due to ongoing fuel supply chain risk, and activated the State Emergency Operations Plan. “I have contacted refineries and fuel transportation companies in other parts of the country to…

DENVER — Governor Polis issued an Executive Order memorializing his December 31, 2022 verbal order declaring a disaster emergency due to fuel supply chain risk, activating the National Guard to assist with planning and logistics, and…

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the release of body-camera footage surrounding the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee. “Coloradans mourn with the Nichols family and the Memphis…

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new grant program to support continued pandemic recovery among…

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that the VCA has renewed its partnership with Greater Colorado Venture Fund (GCVF) to expand…

DENVER - Today, to meet Colorado’s most critical water challenges, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) unanimously approved the finalized 2023 Colorado Water Plan. First released in 2015, the Water Plan provides a comprehensive…

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties immediately until sunset on January 26, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Monterey Park,…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate declined in December to 3.3%, below the national rate of 3.5%. Earlier this week, Governor Polis delivered…

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced that ThinkOrbital, a space infrastructure startup, has selected…

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis is looking forward in his 2023 State of the State Address to the Colorado General Assembly. Gov. Polis is laying out bold goals for his second term, challenging us to envision what we want Colorado to look like at the…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis delivered his 2023 State of the State Address to the Colorado General Assembly, laying out bold goals for the second term, challenging us to envision what we want Colorado to look like at the end of his term and when…

DENVER – The Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP), announced today by Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), introduces new…

DENVER — Governor Polis issued an Executive Order memorializing the December 20, 2022 verbal order declaring a disaster emergency due to extreme winter weather throughout the State of Colorado, deploying the National Guard to respond to and…

DENVER - Today, the State of Colorado released three previously retired license plate backgrounds with proceeds from their sale benefiting the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, providing grants for disability application assistance and…

Innovative Project Advances Polis Administration’s Nation-Leading Work in Renewable Energy & Continues to Bring Good-Paying Jobs to Coloradans, Boosting Colorado’s Economy, and Making Bold Progress Towards 100% Renewable Energy by…

COLORADO — Today, Gov. Jared Polis and Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera were sworn in for a second term following a sweeping electoral victory, marking the conclusion of a well-run 2022 Colorado election, the continuation of trusted, pragmatic…

DENVER — Governor Polis issued an Executive Order amending and extending the current COVID-19 disaster declaration. The disaster declaration allows agencies to continue to access state and federal funding for recovery efforts, to rapidly…

FREDERICK – Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Agilent, an American life sciences company, has selected…

More than 850 providers and growing have already signed up to offer preschool openings for fall 2023 DENVER – Today, the Polis administration announced the next step in implementing the Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado program, with…

DENVER - The State of Colorado has been assisting the city of Denver and partnering with nonprofits to help migrants fleeing violence and oppression reach their desired final destination. These actions have been conducted in a culturally competent…

DENVER - The Polis Administration released the biannual progress report on the Reduction Roadmap which summarizes key steps taken during the past six months to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) and other air pollution. These actions included important…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Anthony Nathaniel Baca to a vacancy on the 6th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the resignation of the Honorable Todd. P. Norvell and is effective January 14, 2023. Mr. Baca is a La Plata…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Division of Motor Vehicles announced the $29 Keep Colorado Wild state parks pass is now available to save Coloradans money with their 2023 vehicle registrations, building upon the…

DENVER - The state of Colorado, in partnership with the City of Denver and local non-profits, has been working tirelessly to address the influx of migrants traveling to the state. About 70% of the migrants arriving in Denver don't have Colorado as a…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) submitted a package of requests for supplemental adjustments to the FY 2022-23 budget and amendments to the November 1, 2022 budget request for FY 2023-24 to the…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally authorized the activation of the State Emergency Operations Plan to ensure that the state utilizes all necessary tools to provide temporary regulatory relief to reduce any potential fuel supply chain risk in…

DENVER - State of Colorado government offices in the Denver and surrounding suburban counties will open to the public at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 29th, due to extreme weather conditions. There will be a 2-hour delay in start times for state…

CONIFER - The Polis administration announced new funding for wildlife mitigation projects across Colorado. Gov. Polis signed a new bipartisan law in Summit County this summer SB22-151, the Safe Passage for Colorado Wildlife and Motorists, that…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis reflects ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Marshall Fire and Straight-Line Winds and stands in solidarity with those affected by this devastating event. The Polis administration along with local governments,…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued eight proclamations, declaring the vote for voter-approved ballot measures passed in the 2022 election. The Governor has the constitutional responsibility to declare the vote after an election, and the ballot…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Anthony N. Baca to fill a vacancy on the La Plata County Court in the 6th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Anne Woods and is effective immediately. Mr. Baca…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis visited warming centers and shelters providing critical support to people in Colorado during the extreme cold weather this week. The Polis administration acted swiftly and thoroughly to prepare for the extreme weather,…

SHINY AND BRIGHT FOR THE HOLIDAYS Every year, the Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion is decorated for the holiday season by volunteers and members of my team. They select a theme for the thoughtfully designed decorations…

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that he has granted clemency to 24 individuals, including 4 commutations and 19 pardons. The Governor also granted one individual a commutation and a pardon. The Governor granted commutations to…

DENVER - The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today. “Colorado’s strong economy continues to outpace other states, with lower unemployment and more job growth here…

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced that Entegris, Inc., a global supplier of advanced…

In just over a week, over 250 providers have already signed up to offer more than 12,000 & growing preschool openings for Universal Preschool in Colorado DENVER — The Polis administration and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis verbally authorized the activation of over 100 Colorado National Guard members to support extreme cold weather operations across Colorado as the state prepares to face extreme and record-low temperatures and wind.…

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced that Zivaro, an information technology…

DENVER - This November, Coloradans overwhelmingly re-elected Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera to a second term and today the Governor announced that the majority of the gubernatorial senior staff will return as the…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate declined in November to 3.5%. Colorado’s unemployment rate remains below the national unemployment…

DENVER – Today, the Polis administration, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced the recipients of over $1.3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants to break down barriers to the outdoors and increase access to…

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement upon a White House signing ceremony where President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law. While serving as a member of Congress, Governor Polis sponsored this landmark…

DENVER - Today, the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) released the ninth annual Talent Pipeline Report, which analyzes and explains labor market information, highlights talent development strategies, and provides data-informed…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order amending and extending the current COVID-19 disaster declaration that includes RSV, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses. The disaster declaration allows agencies to continue to…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Inga H. Causey to the Eagle County Court in the 5th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Rachel J. Olguin-Fresquez to the 5th Judicial District Court and is…

BHA grant programs strengthen access to behavioral health services in local communities and prevent people with behavioral health needs from criminal justice system involvement DENVER- Today, the Polis-Primavera administration and Behavioral…

Advance Colorado Broadband Grant Program will Deploy Funds from Capital Projects Fund (CPF) to Projects that Connect Coloradans to High-speed Internet DENVER - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury approved the Colorado Broadband…

Federal Grant Supports Polis Administration’s Bold Goal to Connect Over 99% of Coloradans with High-Speed, Reliable Internet in Next Five Years DENVER - Today, the Polis administration announced that the National Telecommunications…

COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Caliola, a 100% woman-owned communications technology…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning at midnight on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, until midnight on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day as directed by…

DENVER - Today, the Polis-Primavera administration and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (Department) submitted Colorado’s proposal to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to import prescription drugs from…

DENVER — The Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion is decorated for the holiday season by Governor Polis’s staff and volunteers. The Governor’s team selects a theme for the thoughtfully designed decorations…

DENVER – Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new grant program: Opportunity Now Colorado. The grant program is designed to help communities across Colorado create and…

DENVER - Governor Polis released a statement on the resignation of State Senator Bob Rankin. “Senator Rankin’s commitment to bipartisanship and fiscal responsibility is a model for all of us, and his steady hand on the Joint Budget…

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced more than a dozen new Rivian Waypoints electric vehicle chargers are now available at CPW parks. This announcement is part of the Polis…

DENVER – Today, the Polis Administration and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that space resources startup Karman+ has selected Denver for…

DENVER — Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter last week to Congressional leadership urging action to protect the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy in light of judicial threats to important protection for Colorado and…

DENVER – Today, the Polis administration, through the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) within the Colorado Department of Public Safety, announced that law enforcement agencies can now apply for grant funding to help them…

DENVER - Governor Polis applauded members of the U.S. Senate who helped pass the Respect for Marriage Act. “In Colorado, we will continue to protect and expand freedom. I am glad the majority of the U.S. Senate has acted to protect the…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Moses ‘Andre’ Stancil as interim executive director of the Department of Corrections. Stancil currently serves as Deputy Executive Director, a role he has held since February 2022. Prior to his…

DENVER - State of Colorado government offices in Fort Collins, Denver, and surrounding suburban counties will open to the public at 9 a.m. Tuesday due to extreme weather conditions. There will be a one-hour delay in scheduled start times for state…

On Nov 21st, each of us woke up to the horrific news of the attack at Club Q. This tragedy has left us all with heavy hearts, and it goes against who we are and our core values. Colorado is a place where everyone can be who they are, love who they…

DENVER - Today, the Polis administration shared the below list of resources available to Coloradans in the aftermath of the senseless and horrific shooting in Colorado Springs on Sunday, November 20. Coloradans can also securely contribute to…

COLORADO SPRINGS - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following a horrific shooting in Colorado Springs that occurred late last evening. “This is horrific, sickening, and devastating. My heart breaks for the family and…

COLORADO SPRINGS - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise tomorrow morning until sunset on November 26, 2022, to honor and remember the victims of the horrific shooting at Club Q in…

DENVER — Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera joined U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Martin Walsh to convene the State Exchange on Employment and Disability (SEED) National Task Force on Workforce Mental Health Policy. Lieutenant…

The Polis-Primavera Administration’s Roadmap to Moving Forward established a $10 million fund for health care worker re-engagement DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is excited to announce a…

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis announced a new special recognition for the 21 schools across the state that have demonstrated strong growth in student achievement since 2019. The selected schools have demonstrated excellence and the ability to…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate of 3.6% remains below the national unemployment rate. Colorado’s strong labor market added over…

BOULDER - Governor Polis tested positive for COVID-19 this morning and he has been testing regularly due to a known exposure. The Governor is fully vaccinated, is asymptomatic, and will be working from home with his full schedule until he is no…

DENVER - Governor Polis applauded House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on her historic service to the United States upon reports that Speaker Pelosi will not seek another leadership term in Congress. “Speaker Pelosi is a true American stateswoman with…

DENVER - Governor Polis announced cabinet and senior staff updates today. Eve Lieberman, the Governor's Chief Policy Advisor and Legislative Counsel, will assume the role of Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and…

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Colorado WINS (COWINS) signed an update to articles of the existing Partnership Agreement between Colorado WINS and the State. The updated agreement boosts the state’s ability to recruit and retain…

DENVER – Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) formally announced today that Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), a Scotland-based agricultural…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and CiviCo, a nonprofit that cultivates civic-minded leaders, announced the recipients of the 2022 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals. Each year, the Governor awards the Citizenship Medals to citizens and…

Gov. Polis Budget Calls for Investments in Per Pupil Funding, Public Safety, Protecting Air, Land and Water, and Efforts to Save People Money DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Director of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting Lauren…

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced updates to his senior staff. Governor Polis announced today that after serving for over fifteen years alongside Governor Polis as his top staffer, his long-time Chief of Staff Lisa Kaufmann will be…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order amending and extending the current COVID-19 disaster declaration to include RSV, influenza, and other respiratory illnesses. The disaster declaration allows agencies to continue to…

DENVER - Tonight, Governor Jared Polis congratulated new legislative leadership who were elected by their respective caucuses at the state capitol. “Congratulations to the new members of legislative leadership. We have worked closely with…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order appointing Don Wilson to represent House District 19 following the resignation of former Rep. Tim Geitner. This appointment is effective immediately and will continue until January when the…

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties tomorrow to honor the life of Minority Leader Hugh McKean. The flags will remain lowered from sunrise to sunset tomorrow for his memorial…

DENVER – Today, as required by statute, Governor Jared Polis released his balanced budget proposal for FY 2023-24, concurrently submitting his budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) of the General Assembly. The Governor’s…

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Minority Leader Hugh McKean’s passing. Gov. Polis ordered flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on the day of his memorial service. Once that date is public, a…

“I am devastated to hear of Minority Leader Hugh McKean’s sudden passing. A family man and a true public servant, Minority Leader McKean had a knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. Minority…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew R. Zehe to fill a vacancy on the Larimer County Court in the Eighth Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Mary Joan Berenato and is effective immediately.…

Gov. Polis Announced New State Park in 2019, Opened Park in 2020; Continues Delivering on Commitment to Expand Access to Public Lands & Save People Money on Park Passes TRINIDAD – Today, Governor Polis, state and local officials…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Rachel J. Olguin-Fresquez to fill a vacancy on the 5th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Russell H. Granger and will be effective November 1, 2022. The…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced the seven recipients of the Tourism Recovery Marketing Grant funding. The…

DENVER - Gov. Polis issued an Executive Order extending the declaration of state of disaster emergency due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colorado, enabling State agencies to continue to properly coordinate for mitigation of…

THORNTON — Today, Governor Polis joined the Colorado School Safety Resource Center within the Colorado Department of Public Safety at the annual Safe School Summit to discuss strategies to make schools safer. The summit brings together…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Michael P. Halpin to the Custer County Court in the 11th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Amanda Hunter to the District Court and is effective…

DENVER – Governor Polis and the Colorado State Patrol are proud to announce that Colonel Matthew C. Packard has been sworn-in to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Executive Board, in the role of State & Provincial…

FLOYD HILL - Today, Governor Polis, members of Colorado’s congressional delegation who represent the area, state legislators, local officials and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced the groundbreaking of the I-70 Floyd…

Nine Colorado Schools Receive Transformative Support as Part of Polis Administration’s Work to Ensure High-Quality Education for All Colorado Students DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the nine Colorado schools, districts, and…

PUEBLO - The Polis administration applauded an announcement from the Bureau of Reclamation that it will direct $60 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) towards advancing the construction of the Arkansas…

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Employee Ownership Office, housed within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 5 businesses that have converted to employee ownership with assistance from the…

DENVER – After more than a decade of intensive efforts to rescue the greenback cutthroat trout from the brink of extinction, Colorado Parks and Wildlife announced Friday it has discovered that the state fish is naturally reproducing in Herman…

DENVER — John Kelly of Serve Colorado was named the 2022 Outstanding Commission Executive Director Award recipient at the virtual awards ceremony hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC) on September 22. The awards program is held…

DENVER — Governor Jared Polis will receive the prestigious Community Enrichment Award at the Mizel Institute Annual Event on June 1, 2023. “Governor Jared Polis has skillfully navigated Colorado through the challenges of the past few…

DENVER - The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today. “Colorado’s economy is strong and will continue to grow in the months ahead. Our administration is saving…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Katharine E. Lum and Karl L. Schock to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Ms. Lum will fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael H. Berger. The vacancy is effective October 29, 2022.…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to amend and extend the COVID-19 disaster declaration, which allows agencies to continue to access State and federal funding for rapid response to changes in the public health…

DENVER - This Saturday, September 17, 2022, Coloradans can visit one of many free tax clinics across the state to receive help filing taxes as the Polis administration continues to provide money savings for Coloradans. Coloradans can file taxes up…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis sent a letter to the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice urging sentencing reforms to promote public safety, reduce crime, and make Colorado communities safer as a part of the Polis…

DENVER - In an effort to protect the air Coloradans breathe, save drivers and people money, and avoid rolling back progress made on clean air and climate change initiatives enacted by his administration, Governor Polis urged the Environmental…

DENVER – Gov. Jared Polis and Mayor Michael B. Hancock, in partnership with The Denver Post, the University of Denver and the Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), will host Colorado Remembers 9/11 to commemorate the 21st anniversary…

DENVER — In celebration of Labor Day and the hard work of Colorado’s strong workforce, the Polis-Primavera Administration announced today an auction for the rights to 40 occupation-themed official state license plate configurations.…

Space exploration mission launches as Colorado continues to serve as the epicenter of aerospace under the Polis-Primavera Administration DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Primavera issued the following statements in support…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis marked Labor Day by thanking Colorado's workforce and encouraging Coloradans to celebrate safely. “As we safely celebrate Labor Day, I want to thank Colorado’s workers for all they contribute to…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Tamara M. Sullivan to the Costilla County Court in the 12th Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Kimberly L. Wood and is effective January 10, 2023. Ms.…

DENVER — The Colorado Startup Loan Fund, announced today by the Polis Administration and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), introduces new financing…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed William Y. Furse to the 22nd Judicial District Court. Mr. Furse is filling the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Douglas S. Walker, which is effective January 10, 2023. Mr. Furse is a…

Pueblo, Colo. — Nine food trucks competed for culinary honors during the second annual Governor’s Plate competition today at the Colorado State Fair. Anne's À La Mode was crowned the Governor’s Plate winner in the…

SAVING COLORADANS MONEY, SUPPORTING COLORADO BUSINESSES Some of my top priorities are saving Coloradans money and supporting Colorado businesses. This year, I signed HB22-1001 to make it only one dollar to start a business in Colorado. I am…

Free tax clinics provide support for Coloradans to file their tax returns by October 17 deadline to receive tax rebates of $750 for individuals and $1500 for joint filers DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis announced the launch of six free tax clinics…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, the Department of Higher Education, and CollegeInvest leaders highlighted CollegeInvest’s 529 educational savings programs. These transformational programs offer the opportunity for parents and guardians to…

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper, and State Treasurer Dave Young announced that the U.S. Treasury Department has awarded the State of…

More than 600,000 Colorado households still eligible to save money on their monthly internet bills DENVER - Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera joined Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and Colorado Attorney…

Partnerships mark a significant milestone towards implementing Colorado’s Canadian Drug Importation Program DENVER - Today, the Polis-Primavera administration and the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (Department)…

1.5 million checks for individuals and 900,000 checks for joint filers mailed to Coloradans to provide immediate relief, more than 1.49 million tax rebate checks have been cashed to date DENVER - Today, Gov. Jared Polis and the Colorado Department…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to extend the COVID-19 disaster declaration, which allows agencies’ to continue to access State and federal funding for rapid response to changes in the public health environment…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced that the final round of applications for the Response, Innovation, and Student Equity (RISE) Fund are now available for schools. This round is specifically targeted towards serving students attending schools…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Monday, August 15, 2022 to honor the life of Deputy Andrew Peery, a decorated and dedicated member of the El Paso County…

Funding Comes From the Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grant Program, Created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Washington, D.C. — Today, Colorado Governor…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Jenny L. Lopez Filkins to the Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Mary Joan Berenato and is effective September 16, 2022. Ms.…

Gov. Polis Speaks with Rural School Superintendents on Money Saving Benefits of Electric School Busses AURORA - This morning, Governor Polis joined Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, EPA Regional…

DENVER - New laws signed by Governor Polis and passed by the Colorado legislature will take effect on August 10th including new laws to cut taxes for child care centers, early childhood educators, and seniors. Certain savings will kick in…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and state legislators joined Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to announce that over 10,000 new Colorado businesses (LLCs) have been filed since July 1, when a…

DENVER - A new landmark bipartisan law signed by Gov. Polis to save people money will end the state sales and use tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers. This law was championed by Representatives Susan Lontine and Leslie Herod and Senators…

DENVER - The Polis administration announced additional steps to combat monkeypox, including additional vaccine clinics, while applauding the federal expansion and acceleration of the manufacture and distribution of monkeypox vaccine, as well as the…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Joshua T. Nowak and Lara M. Jimenez to the Adams County Court in the 17th Judicial District. The vacancies are created by the resignation of the Honorable Cindy Dang and the retirement of the Honorable…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports that El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery was shot and killed in the line of duty. “My thoughts and condolences are with the family and…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis congratulated Lauren Larson, Director of the Colorado Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), who has been elected president of the non-partisan National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO). NASBO is…

DENVER - The Polis-Primavera administration today announced a Colorado Day themed license plate auction to support Colorado’s disability community. Proceeds from the auction go to the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, continuing the…

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until midnight August 4, 2022, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana, as directed by President Biden.…

Governor Jared Polis Appoints Kelley R. Southerland to the 17th Judicial District Court DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Kelley R. Southerland to fill the vacancy on the 17th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the…

Gov. Polis, in partnership with the legislature, took action to provide immediate relief to Coloradans, providing tax rebates nearly a year sooner than they would have otherwise arrived DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Lieutenant Governor…

Polis Administration Announces Recipients of Outdoor Regional Partnerships Grant to Help Drive Outdoor Recreation and Economy DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the…

Polis Administration Now Accepting Applications for Youth Delinquency Prevention and Intervention Grants LAKEWOOD – This year, Governor Jared Polis signed a comprehensive public safety plan into law. Key components of the Governor’s…

Colorado Launches Program Offering Free Public Transit Throughout August Under New Law Signed by Governor Polis DENVER - Governor Jared Polis signed a new bipartisan law to provide free transit fares across the state and thanks to this new law,…

Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrate Colorado Day, Highlight Work of Nation Leading Colorado Climate Corps At Wildfire Mitigation Site in Southern Colorado GREEN MOUNTAIN FALLS - Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera are…

DENVER - Governor Polis is encouraging Coloradans to safely celebrate the 146th annual Colorado Day this Monday, August 1. Colorado Day is celebrated on August 1st, the day Colorado joined the union and officially became a state in 1876. The…

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis will serve as the Chair of the bipartisan Western Governors Association (WGA) after previously being elected as the Vice-Chair. “I am honored to serve as Chair of the Western Governors Association and…

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Pierce L. Fowler to the 3rd Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Leslie J. Gerbracht and is effective January 10, 2023. Mr. Fowler has been the owner of…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the panel that will review applications and recommend finalists to the Governor for the appointment as District Attorney to the 12th Judicial District. Panel members include: -Governor Bill Ritter - former…

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced Heat Beneath Our Feet (HBOF) as his 2023 Western Governors’ Association (WGA) Chair initiative at the Western Governors’ Association meeting. HBOF is a bold initiative that will jump-start the…

DENVER - As the Polis Administration continues to prepare for, prevent, and respond to wildfires, Governor Polis encourages Coloradans to take everyday steps to reduce the risk of wildfire spreading in and around homes, actions that save people…

COLORADO SPRINGS - Today Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera formally proclaimed July as Disability Pride month in a visit to the Independence Center, a disability-focused nonprofit in Colorado Springs. Governor Polis is attending the bipartisan…

PROTECTING REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS, FREEDOMS, AND PRIVACY OF COLORADANS Earlier this week I signed an Executive Order protecting the reproductive rights, freedoms, and privacy of Coloradans in the wake of the scary Supreme Court decision that…

Every Colorado taxpayer will receive a tax rebate of $750 for individuals and $1,500 for joint filers this summer. You will automatically get your refund in the mail this summer if you’ve already filed your 2021 taxes, as over 90% of our…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 24 On June 8th, marked the end of the 2022 Bill Signing Tour. I signed bills on June 8th, in Wiggins, met with local officials in Fort Morgan, and signed bills in Denver to save people money on healthcare, bolster…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 23 Yesterday I signed legislation to help Coloradans hold on to more of their hard-earned money, ensure all Coloradans can thrive in safe and healthy communities, and support cutting-edge technology to drive innovation…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 18 On June 2nd, I signed bills into law to protect the air we breathe, elevate Colorado’s wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities, and enhance the Colorado way of life. The transformative package…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 19 I signed bills into law on June 3rd, to help prepare for and respond to wildfires, protect Colorado’s environment, support Colorado’s workforce and continue to grow Colorado’s thriving economy. …

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 17 On June 1st, I signed bills into law to reduce daycare costs by exempting childcare from property taxes, save money on housing, strengthen backcountry search and rescue capacity, provide tax relief to health care…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 16 On May 31st, I signed key legislative investments to reduce homelessness, along with other bipartisan bills. This legislative session I partnered with legislators to expand access to behavioral and mental health…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 12 On May 30th, we celebrate our heroes in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. On behalf of Colorado, I express our profound gratitude to all those who serve, and the friends and family members of…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 10 On May 25th, I signed bipartisan legislation to make Colorado safer, strengthen the Colorado workforce, and create transformational change in the behavioral health system and comprehensive and bipartisan legislation…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 9 On Tuesday, I visited Durango to sign legislation to prepare Colorado students for success, invest in Colorado roads, and to strengthen Colorado’s Native American and Alaskan community. PREPARING COLORADO…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 8 Yesterday in Denver, I joined bill sponsors and community leaders to sign major legislation to help hardworking Coloradans keep more of their hard earned dollars. I also visited Pueblo, Alamosa, and Center to sign…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 5 On May 20th, in Grand Junction, I signed legislation to reduce housing costs, improve the criminal justice system, support Colorado Agriculture, and joined Colorado Mesa University, President John Marshall, Board Chair…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 4 Yesterday I took bold action to improve public safety by signing legislation in Aurora, Montbello, Wheat Ridge, and Standley Lake to propel Colorado forward towards becoming one of the ten safest states in the country.…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 3 Yesterday, I signed new laws to act on lessons learned, honor the sacrifices that all Coloradans made to protect hospital capacity, and ensure healthcare readiness for Colorado. I am proud we are making health…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 2 On May 17th, I signed legislation in Greeley, Fort Collins, and Boulder to expand access to affordable housing and provide real relief for Coloradans seeking behavioral health services. The new laws will save…

BILL SIGNING TOUR - DAY 1 Today, in Denver, Colorado Springs, and Centennial, I joined bill sponsors and business leaders to sign legislation bringing historic savings to Coloradans by providing property tax relief for homeowners and business…

“We’ve worked in partnership with the legislature to save Coloradans money on everyday items, providing free universal preschool to transformative property tax relief for homeowners and businesses, making it free to start a business,…

Celebrate Colorado weekend will be a lot of fun, after all we have been through. I am proud to invite Colorado communities, families, friends, and neighbors to help showcase the best our great state has to offer over three days of free and…

STATE'S TRANSFORMATIVE PROGRESS DELIVERING NEW DEPARTMENT OF EARLY CHILDHOOD AND UNIVERSAL PRESCHOOL TO COLORADO KIDS & SAVING FAMILIES MONEY Legislation introduced today will elevate and streamline early childhood programs and implement…

You cannot have a thorough understanding of American history unless you have an understanding of how the Black experience has impacted our country. History Colorado is dedicated to sharing a holistic view of historic events that include the…