DENVER — Governor Polis encourages Colorado communities and individuals to participate in Celebrate Colorado events across the state to celebrate Coloradans’ resilience over the past two years while supporting local businesses, with free and discounted activities for Coloradans to enjoy in their communities all weekend long from May 6th - 8th, 2022.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Treasurer Dave Young visited the Governor’s Art Show in Loveland to kick off Celebrate Colorado weekend, and toured regional sites providing innovative, efficient, and high-quality services to Coloradans in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Longmont. Governor Polis and Treasurer Young also toured the future site of a behavioral health clinic, visited a workforce development center, and discussed innovative education programs that support college and career readiness for Colorado students.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed John W. Stenger to the Rio Grande County Court in the 12th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Barbara A. Zollars and is effective June 1, 2022.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis signed bills into law to make our classrooms stronger by updating the at-risk factors to better reflect and address the needs of students across the state. The Governor also signed legislation creating the Foster Parent Bill of Rights to increase support and resources for Colorado foster parents and help children in their care thrive.
Under the Polis Administration, Colorado has become a national model for education, implementing free all day kindergarten and universal preschool, saving Coloradans money and ensuring Colorado kids have high-quality education to thrive
DENVER — Today, the Polis Administration was recognized for Colorado’s nation-leading rapid-response to provide real relief to Coloradans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Business Support division at the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) with the District Director’s Diamond Award for their work acting quickly at the outset of the pandemic to establish an emergency business support hotline, connecting businesses with critical resources.
DENVER — Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation officially recognizing Juneteenth as Colorado’s 11th state holiday. The Governor was joined by bill sponsors Rep. Leslie Herod, Sen. James Coleman, Sen. Janet Buckner, members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado, President of Colorado WINS Skip Miller, President of Juneteenth Music Festival Norman Harris, Cleo Parker Robinson, and community members.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following a report that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, the long-standing and landmark case ensuring a woman’s right to choose.
DENVER — Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis joined Senator Chris Hansen, Senator Bob Rankin, Majority Leader Daneya Esgar, and community leaders to announce another major money saving measure: bipartisan property tax relief to save Colorado homeowners and businesses money. Colorado currently has among the lowest residential property tax rates in the country, and today’s announcement builds upon the Polis Administration’s work since day one to provide property tax relief to Coloradans and put money back in the pockets of hardworking Coloradans.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Graham B. Peper to the Jefferson County Court in the First Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Harold Sargent and is effective May 31, 2022.
