DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports the U.S. FDA approved Pfizer booster shots for people over 65 and those at high risk for severe illness or exposure to COVID-19.
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DENVER- Today, the Joint Budget Committee members and Chair Moreno approved a plan put forward by the Polis-Primavera administration and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing that starting January 1, 2022, direct care workers funded with any state dollars working in-home and community-based settings are to receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, where he shared an overview of the state’s plan to administer booster shots, an announcement of the opening of several community vaccination sites, and provided information about a new at-home testing program provided by the state. Governor Polis was joined by Dr. Rachel Herlihy, State Epidemiologist.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in honor of South Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter Paramedic Anthony Palato, who passed away on September 15, 2021.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released a statement following reports that the Senate Parliamentarian ruled that a path to citizenship for immigrants can not be included as part of its current Congressional reconciliation package.
American Rescue Plan funding will support Colorado child care providers, families, and other early childhood professionals as they continue to be impacted by COVID-19
