Press Releases

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Lane P. Thomasson to fill a vacancy on the Ouray County Court in the Seventh Judicial District. This judgeship is created by the resignation of the Honorable Zachary Martin and is effective immediately.

DENVER — Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs, hosted a roundtable meeting with Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Dawn O’Connell, and leaders from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, Southern Indian Ute Tribe, and the American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) community. They discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Tribal and AI/AN communities in Colorado.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, joined President Biden, President Obama, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi at the White House as he signed an Executive Order on Strengthening Access to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid.

DENVER — Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera released the following statement on the passing of Denver community leader Tom Robinson.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera released a statement following the passing of former State Senator Gloria Tanner, the first African American woman in Colorado’s history to serve in the role.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis met with United States Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III to reiterate why Colorado is the best place for the Space Command. The Polis-Primavera Administration has continued to strongly advocate to keep U.S. Space Command in Colorado, where it continues to execute its mission.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis released a statement following reports that President Biden plans to extend the pause on student loan debt until later this summer.  Governor Polis urged President Biden to extend the pause on student loans as part of the Polis Administration’s commitment to save people money.

DENVER — Governor Polis will join community leaders to celebrate the eight recipients of the 2021 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal, civic-minded leaders who inspire excellence and public service across the state. The Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medal, established in 2015, represents one of the highest honors bestowed upon citizens and organizations of Colorado for their significant contributions across the state. 

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and community leaders announced the recipients of the Colorado Afghan Evacuee Support Fund which, in partnership with fiscal sponsor Rose Community Foundation, provides essential support to organizations working to welcome Afghan evacuees to Colorado, connect newcomers to critical community resources, and ensure evacuees can thrive in Colorado. 

COLORADO SPRINGS — Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, co-chair of the Colorado Space Coalition and Vice-Chair of the Aerospace States Association, welcomed participants in the 37th Annual Space Symposium to Colorado.