DENVER— Governor Jared Polis announced new state actions in response to Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. Earlier today, Governor Polis condemned Putin and urged Congress to immediately suspend the federal gas tax and double down on a rapid clean energy transition to ensure that our energy future cannot be tied to geopolitical conflicts and global commodities. Colorado is home to 11,000 Ukrainians.
DENVER – Today the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate and develop a regional clean hydrogen hub. Together, the states will work to compete for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act towards four or more regional hydrogen hubs.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis announced the following appointments to two councils within the State Apprenticeship Agency: the State Apprenticeship Council and the Interagency Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. Gov. Polis, Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper joined US Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh at the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and Denver Pipefitters Local 208 to bring awareness to Registered Apprenticeships. Governor Polis also joined both senators and Secretary Walsh at Metropolitan State University to tour the campus’ advanced aerospace manufacturing lab and discuss the importance of apprenticeship programs to expand job training opportunities and in particular open up access for women and students of color to succeed in any field they choose -- from construction and advanced manufacturing to childcare, healthcare, and hospitality.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Kimberly D. Cortez to an opening on the 12th Judicial District Court, which includes Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache Counties. Judge Cortez will fill the judgeship created by the retirement of the Honorable Martin A. Gonzales. The vacancy is effective April 1, 2022.
DENVER – Today, the Polis-Primavera Administration, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Serve Colorado, and Community Resource Center are proud to announce the creation of the Colorado Healthcare Corps. Colorado Healthcare Corps will recruit approximately 150 AmeriCorps members to serve in healthcare facilities statewide, providing critical support to the state’s healthcare system.
DENVER — Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomes Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to Colorado, on a visit highlighting Colorado’s nation-leading work in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, improving and expanding roads across the state, and ensuring a safe, efficient transportation system that allows all Coloradans to thrive.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis welcomes U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh to Colorado, as the Secretary visits the state on Wednesday. The visit follows Secretary Walsh’s recent announcement of the Department of Labor’s “Good Jobs Initiative,” a coordinated effort by the Biden-Harris administration to improve job quality nationwide with the implementation of the landmark Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Governor Polis was one of the first governors in the country to support this new law.
DENVER- The Polis Administration and the Colorado Department of Transportation this week announced new grant opportunities through the successful Revitalizing Main Streets Program that will continue to strengthen Colorado’s strong economy, bring good jobs to Coloradans, and improve safety and access to public streets across the state.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of Erin M. Rowe Wilson to fill a vacancy on the Routt County Court in the 14th Judicial District. This judgeship is created by the retirement of the Honorable James H. Garrecht. The vacancy is effective March 7, 2022.
