Press Releases

Friday, November 15, 2024

Governor Polis Issues Executive Order Appointing Judges and Nominating Commissioners for the 18th and 23rd Judicial Districts

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order appointing judges to the new 23rd Judicial District (Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln Counties), which will begin operations in January 2025. The Executive Order also appoints commissioners for new Nominating Commissions in the 18th (Arapahoe County) and 23rd Judicial Districts effective January 14, 2025.
Friday, November 15, 2024

Colorado Members of Congress, Gov. Polis Celebrate Historic Progress in Colorado on Three-Year Anniversary of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

STATEWIDE - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Congressional Delegation are celebrating the three-year anniversary of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed into law by President Biden on November 15, 2021. To date, $7.2 billion from IIJA has been awarded in Colorado, supporting over 1,000 different projects so far. This funding is expected to create over 40,000 new jobs in Colorado to accomplish transportation, clean energy, clean water, climate resilience, and broadband projects.
Friday, November 15, 2024

Governor Polis Announces Plans for Pedestrian Walkway in Honor of Colorado’s 150th Anniversary

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced plans to build the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway, an experiential walkway connecting the Colorado State Capitol to Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park. This walkway will help increase pedestrian safety at an intersection by providing Coloradans with a safe passageway to access the downtown Denver area during their daily lives while telling the story of Colorado’s 150 years through an iconic walkway in the civic heart of Colorado.
Thursday, November 14, 2024

Governor Polis, State Health Department Celebrate Colorado Recycles Week

DENVER - The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is pleased to celebrate Colorado Recycles Week, from November 11-15, and encourages everyone to do their part to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Governor Polis Highlights Strong Bipartisan Work in Tech Policy, Discussed Efforts to Save People Money on Health Care

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis attended a series of events focused on solutions to help people save more money on healthcare, Colorado’s leadership on tech policy, and Colorado’s work to grow the state’s economy.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Governor Polis Presents 2025-2026 Budget Proposal to Joint Budget Committee

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis presented the administration’s FY 2025-26 budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee for consideration. Governor Polis has presented a budget that protects investments in education and public safety while balancing a strained budgetary environment.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Governors Launch Initiative to Protect American Democracy

Nov 13, 2024 – As the nation faces increasing threats against American democracy – including the dangers of authoritarianism and the undermining of democratic institutions – governors will lead a new initiative, Governors Safeguarding Democracy (GSD), chaired by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and Colorado Governor Jared Polis. GSD is a historic nonpartisan coalition of governors working together to protect the state-level institutions of democracy, leveraging their unique legislative, budgetary, executive, and administrative powers to deliver results for the American people.
Friday, November 8, 2024

Governor Polis Congratulates New Colorado Senate and House Leadership

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement congratulating the newly elected Colorado Senate Leadership and House Republican Leadership.
Friday, November 8, 2024

State Government Offices in Denver Will Close at Noon Today

DENVER - Colorado state government offices in Denver and surrounding suburban counties will close at noon Friday, Nov. 8, due to expected extreme weather conditions.
State facilities essential to public health and safety will maintain regular operating schedules and essential personnel must report to work at their normal scheduled time.
Friday, November 8, 2024

Governor Polis, Mayor Graham, Department of Local Affairs, CDOT Celebrate Major Grant to Replace Union Avenue Bridge in Pueblo

PUEBLO – Governor Jared Polis, Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham, and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) today celebrated a major federal investment of $13,713,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to replace the Union Avenue Bridge in Pueblo.