WHEAT RIDGE - Today, Governor Polis, alongside Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Executive Director Will Toor, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew, ChargePoint Sr.
BROOMFIELD/DENVER - Today, Governor Polis as part of the Salvation Army's National Red Kettle Challenge, rang the bell outside of the Walmart superstore in Broomfield to raise funds for the community amidst the holiday season.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis, and the Department of Early Childhood celebrated Colorado’s recognition as the top state in the nation for increasing resources and support for families with young children, according to a new analysis from the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center. The findings, presented during the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center’s Great Progress, Great Opportunities 51-state convening in Denver, highlight Colorado’s achievements in expanding programs and resources for infants, toddlers, and their families since 2020.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the recipients of $3 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. These grants, funded through the Colorado Lottery, support organizations that break down barriers to Colorado’s outdoors and create inclusive opportunities for youth and families to take part in education, conservation and job training opportunities in the outdoors.
DENVER - Today, to make government more efficient, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order to rescind 208 outdated Executive Orders in Colorado dating back to 1920.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Astro Digital, a developer of micro-satellite systems and infrastructure, will expand into Littleton, Colorado. The company provides end-to-end satellite mission support, including comprehensive satellite technology development and flight operations support for applications such as earth observation and communications.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Peak Energy, the first American venture to advance sodium-ion battery systems, has selected Broomfield, Colorado for expansion. By developing sodium-ion battery cells in Colorado, the startup will strengthen the national supply chain for this battery technology and contribute to the state’s leadership in the renewable energy transition.
Las Vegas – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis, with Governors Joe Lombardo, Spencer Cox and Mark Gordon, convened education experts for the latest in a series of events held in support of Governor Polis’ NGA Chair’s Initiative, Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success. Tomorrow, Governors Polis and Lombardo will tour Southeast Career Technical Academy to highlight the innovative work the school is leading to empower students with the tools needed to succeed with professional career paths.
AURORA — Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera delivered opening remarks at the Learning Forward Annual Conference in Aurora. The conference brought together educators from across the country to discuss the importance of professional learning in meeting the needs of all students.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the largest infrastructure project to receive funding through the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant (COSORG). Panadero Ski Corporation received $250,000 to support operational expenses related to Cuchara Mountain Park, a small ski area in Huerfano County which closed in 2000 and will reopen for the 2024-2025 ski season on Dec. 14.
