DENVER — Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera continued the Powering the Comeback Tour by visiting Maxar Technologies and Sierra Space, two aerospace businesses that support engineering and manufacturing jobs in the state and continue to ensure Colorado is the national epicenter for aerospace.
GLENWOOD SPRINGS - The Polis administration is seeking $116 million in aid through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program to support the response to severe damage to I-70 in Glenwood Canyon caused by multiple mudslides and large debris flows.
DENVER- Governor Jared Polis issued a disaster declaration that he announced he would be issuing several days ago in response to the devastating damage from mudslides that have forced the I-70 corridor through Glenwood Canyon to close and impacted other parts of the state. The disaster declaration authorizes the use of the Colorado National Guard for traffic control and debris removal. Additionally, the declaration activates the State’s Emergency Operations Plan and enables State agencies to better coordinate their response while also providing additional funds to respond to the damage and repairs needed in areas affected by burn scar flooding and slides.
DENVER - In partnership with Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) and Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service has received funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief program and AmeriCorps to expand a tutoring and student support program.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the sudden passing of Richard Trumka, President of the nation’s labor organization AFL-CIO.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and cabinet officials released a statement following an announcement from the Biden Administration around electric vehicles, smart fuel efficiency, and emission standards.
WELLINGTON – Today, Colorado Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera attended a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Kum & Go’s new electric vehicle charging station in Wellington, part of the Polis-Primavera administration’s Electric Vehicle Corridors project. Lt. Governor Primavera was joined by Will Toor, Colorado Energy Office Executive Director; Troy Hannan, Mayor of Wellington; Ken Kleemeier, Kum & Go VP of Fuels; and Anne Smart, ChargePoint VP of Public Policy.
