Press Releases

DENVER - Today, a federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to restore AmeriCorps grant funding in 24 states, including Colorado, and the District of Columbia following the lawsuit led by Colorado. Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera celebrated this action, restoring important services across our state that protect our communities from wildfires, help drive student achievement, provide mental health care to youth, and more. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis completed his 2025 bill state-wide signing tour, signing bills passed by Democrats and Republicans during the landmark 2025 legislative session. Governor Polis signed 476 bills, 87.5% of which were bipartisan, breaking down barriers to housing Coloradans can afford, increasing funding for students and teachers, enhancing public safety, saving people money, protecting the domestic and wild animals Colorado calls home, and protecting and expanding access to outdoor recreation. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Kelly J. McPherson and Sherri R. Gryboski to the 4th Judicial District Court. Kelly J. McPherson’s appointment is to fill a new judgeship created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2025. Sherri R. Gryboski’s appointment is created by the resignation of the Honorable David A. Gilbert and is effective July 12, 2025. 

Kelly J. McPherson 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB25-167 - Invest State Funds to Benefit Communities, sponsored by Senators Judy Amabile and Lisa Frizell, and Representatives Shannon Bird and Meghan Lukens. This law helps expand access to housing for teachers, increasing homeownership and supporting Colorado schools by providing down-payment assistance and expanding housing opportunities that educators can afford. 

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced eleven recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds. This funding is intended to provide investment capital for an estimated 1,017 low- and middle-income multifamily affordable rental housing units in communities across the state including Buena Vista, Denver, Monte Vista and Trinidad. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis bills into law to support members of the military, veterans, and military connected families. 

Governor Polis signed the following bills into law: 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed a number of new laws that will make Colorado safer and get tough on crime by investing in local law enforcement, supporting the families of fallen officers, and cracking down on gun theft. Before signing these new laws, Governor Polis addressed the terrorist attack in Boulder, applauding the first responders, brave bystanders and sending his thoughts to the victims and their families.