Press Releases

DENVER- Governor Jared Polis, Education Commissioner Katy Anthes, and the Imagination Library of Colorado joined American icon Dolly Parton to announce the Colorado statewide expansion of her namesake Imagination Library book-gifting program. Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books to children (0- 5 yrs old), free of charge through funding shared by the state and local community partners.

DENVER - The Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI) and eHealth Commission released the refreshed state health information technology strategy, the 2021 Colorado Health Information Technology (IT) Roadmap. This Roadmap incorporated extensive outreach to Coloradans, and input through webinars and in-person and virtual meetings across the state.

DENVER - Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colorado leading the West & ranks eighth in U.S. for vaccination rate among 5-11-year-olds

DENVER- The Colorado Disability Funding Committee is hosting an online auction for the rights to use a variety of Colorado license plate configurations. This sale includes holiday, skiing, snowboarding, family, and other themed configurations. Proceeds from the auction will be used to fund grants for new and innovative ideas that improve the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities in Colorado. 

COLORADO SPRINGS - Following the resignation of University of Colorado Regent Chance Hill, Governor Jared Polis announced that the administration will be accepting applications for individuals who live in the 5th Congressional District for the position.

Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners The Colorado State Fair Authority Board of Commissioners is a corporate body, a political subdivision of the state. The Board directs and supervises the Colorado State Fair and Industrial Exposition. The Fair is held annually at Pueblo for the display of livestock and agricultural, horticultural, industrial, mining, recreational, educational and scientific products of the State of Colorado.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, efforts to increase monoclonal treatment, vaccinations, and boosters, and also shared tips on how Coloradans can celebrate Thanksgiving safely.