COLORADO SPRINGS — Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of a new CU regent from the 5th Congressional District and a new member of the Colorado Tourism Board board this morning from Colorado Springs which is a major economic engine for the state and increasingly important hub for education and tourism.
DENVER - Colorado’s unemployment rate has declined for the fifth consecutive month. Under the Polis administration, Colorado continues to experience a faster rate of recovery in the labor force participation rate than the U.S.
DENVER - The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today.
“Colorado’s economy is coming back strong. Over 80% of adult Coloradans have received the life saving vaccine and Colorado is a leading state for vaccinating 5-11 years olds. Coloradans doing their part to end this pandemic is empowering a rapid economic recovery. This forecast shows a robust recovery. My administration has been hard at work saving Coloradans money and this forecast is a call to action to double down on our efforts to save people money on everyday items, on health care, fees and prescription drugs,” said Governor Polis.
AURORA - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state of the pandemic in Colorado at a drive-thru vaccine and booster clinic in Aurora and was joined by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of the Governor’s Early Childhood Transition Director, M. Michael Cooke, who will be leading the transition to the new Department of Early Childhood and will focus exclusively on the transition and change management associated with the establishment of the new agency.
COLORADO - Today, December 14, marks one year since the first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Colorado, and Colorado’s public health agencies and the COVID-19 Joint Vaccine Task Force planned and began the largest vaccine logistical response in state history. The vaccine is providing the health and safety we need and the arrival of vaccines one year ago marked a major milestone in the fight against the pandemic. The vaccine is a medical breakthrough and the Polis administration is carrying out plans to ensure every community has access to it so we can return to normal.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision that blocks certain preenforcement challenges and leaves the abortion ban in place for now.
DENVER - Governor Polis’s office released the following statement to provide clarity related to a recent interview with CPR’s Colorado Matters related to mask mandates.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to remain lowered at half-staff on all public buildings through midnight Saturday night, December 11, 2021, to honor the life and legacy of Senator Bob Dole as proclaimed today by President Biden.
DENVER - Colorado continues to emerge as a bioscience hub. Genapsys, a life science company, has announced plans to open a second location in Westminster bringing approximately 240 new jobs to Colorado.