Press Releases

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

CPW Offers $1 Million in Grants to Reduce Human-Bear Conflicts in Local Communities

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) recently opened a new round of grant funding to provide local Colorado communities with resources to reduce human-bear conflicts through the Human-Bear Conflict Reduction Community Grant Program. The application deadline is May 30, 2025.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Governor Polis Releases Statement on Injured Pueblo Police Officers

PUEBLO – Governor Polis released a statement following an incident regarding law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty in Pueblo.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Governor Polis Calls on Trump Administration to Show Transparency, Follow Due Process in Detention of Jeanette Vizguerra

DENVER - Governor Polis calls on Trump administration to show transparency, follow due process in detention of Jeanette Vizguerra.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Gov. Polis Meets With Regional Leaders to Discuss Colorado’s Leadership and Efforts to Address Workforce Needs

ARVADA – Today, Governor Polis met with industry and education leaders from around the Denver region to discuss much needed career pathway solutions and begin developing workforce plans to ensure that Colorado workers develop the skills employers need. Hosted by the Talent Innovation Division within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, the summit is one of seven Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits being held across the state.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Colorado Teen Rize Simmons Wins State Poetry Out Loud Competition for the Second Year in a Row

DENVER — Gov. Polis, Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Empowered are pleased to announce that Rize Simmons of Windsor High School in Weld County has been named the 2025 Colorado Poetry Out Loud State Champion. A seasoned competitor, Simmons will advance to the national competition May 5 through 7—his second time representing Colorado on the national stage.
Monday, March 17, 2025

Economic Forecast Shows Trump’s Tariffs Are Creating Uncertainty and Hurting Economy

DENVER - Today, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budget released its March 2025 Economic Forecast.
Monday, March 17, 2025

Governor Polis and Arnold Ventures Announce $20 Million Partnership to Boost Economic Opportunity, Strengthen Colorado’s Workforce & Expand Education

Denver, CO. (March 17, 2025) – Today, Governor Jared Polis and philanthropy Arnold Ventures announced The Colorado Partnership for Proven Initiatives, a new multi-year $20 million philanthropic partnership to improve economic opportunities for Coloradans, starting with expanding students’ access to the support needed to thrive in the classroom and workforce, helping more Coloradans build brighter futures.
Saturday, March 15, 2025

Governor Polis Raises Canadian National Flag at Colorado State Capitol to Celebrate March 15th as Colorado Canada Friendship Day

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis will celebrate Colorado Canada Friendship Day by raising the Canadian National Flag at the Colorado State Capitol, and in the evening, lighting up the Capitol with the Canadian white and red.
Friday, March 14, 2025

Building a Colorado For All: Gov. Polis Visits New Marriage Equality Exhibit, Meets with Members of LGBTQ Community

BOULDER - Today, Governor Polis visited the Boulder Museum to view a new exhibit, “Bending the Arc”, a uniquely Boulder story of LGBTQ+ rights which celebrates the 50th anniversary of six marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in 1975 and met with members of Colorado’s LBGTQ community to hear directly about their experiences with the new administration in Washington D.C.