Press Releases

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Lt. Governor Primavera and Governor Polis Host Documentary Premiere Honoring Colorado’s Legacy in Disability Rights Movement

DENVER — Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, and the Colorado Office of Film, Media and Television hosted the premiere of a new documentary spotlighting Colorado’s leading role in the National Disability Rights Movement. The screening was part of Colorado’s official 250/150 Celebration, bringing together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to honor the history and future of disability justice in Colorado.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Statement from NGA Chair Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Governor Kevin Stitt on the Passing of Northern Mariana Islands Governor Arnold I. Palacios

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) extends its deepest condolences upon the passing of Governor Arnold I. Palacios of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Governor Polis Announces Results of Statewide Survey for Walkway

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis applauded the great public participation from over 80,000 Coloradans who participated in the survey, and released the results of the statewide survey announcing that the proposed walkway would not proceed. Last week, Governor Polis announced the survey so Coloradans could weigh in about how to best celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday.
Monday, July 21, 2025

New Report Highlights Polis Administration’s Continued Progress Toward Climate Goals While Making Colorado Healthier for All

DENVER - Despite federal challenges, the Polis Administration is continuing to make headway in developing and delivering innovative policies, programs and initiatives aimed at cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution, according to the newly released Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Implementation Report. This is the report’s seventh update in compliance with the Governor’s executive order.
Friday, July 18, 2025

Federal Government Returns Federal Education Funding For After School Programming

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis celebrated the release of $1.3 billion of withheld federal education funding for after-school programming.
Friday, July 18, 2025

Celebrate Colorado is Back! A Week of Free and Discounted Events Around Colorado

DENVER - The third annual Celebrate Colorado kicks off Friday, July 25th through Sunday, August 3rd, 2025. Celebrate Colorado is a statewide week-long celebration, featuring free and discounted events around the state. We encourage all Coloradans to get out and celebrate our beautiful state with free and discounted activities in their local and statewide communities.
Friday, July 18, 2025

Governor Polis, Governors Call on Department of Education Not to Rip Funding Away from American Students and Educators

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and 16 other governors from around the country in calling on Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to release approximately $6.8 billion that the Trump Administration is withholding from schools and students across America, including $71 million in Colorado.
Thursday, July 17, 2025

Polis Administration Launches Program to Support Thriving Rail Lines in Coal Transition Communities

CRAIG – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), including the Business Funding Incentives division and the Rural Opportunity Office, announced the Freight Rail Tax Credit program to diversify business use of freight rail lines affected by coal plant closures.
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Chaos from Congressional Republicans Leads to Average Premium Increases of Over 28% for 2026
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Governor Polis Releases Statement on Meritless Lawsuit Over South Platte Compact

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement following Nebraska’s meritless challenge concerning the South Platte Compact.