Press Releases

Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the passing of Fanny Starr. At age 98, Starr was Colorado’s oldest living Holocaust survivor. 

Governor Jared Polis took action to address the COVID-19 pandemic and the Mullen wildfire in Jackson County. 

In September 2019, Governor Polis announced the goal of providing a meaningful level of public access to the Fishers Peak property by 2021. Today, Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife achieved that goal by opening the first trailhead at Colorado’s 42nd State Park, providing initial public access to 250 acres of the property via three trails and a public picnic area.

Signs Broadband Executive Order

Polis Administration dedicated to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040

Governor Jared Polis took action today to address the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure the safety of State employees in the event of an inclement weather or safety event.

The Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR) understands some businesses will be unable to meet Colorado filing and payment deadlines as a result of the East Troublesome fire. CDOR will offer relief on state-collected taxes to Colorado businesses who have been affected by the fires in Estes Park and Grand Lake. 

Gov. Polis directs one-time $375 stimulus payments to 435,000 qualifying individuals experiencing economic hardships caused by COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado

Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic today. Gov. Polis was joined by three COVID-19 survivors who shared their personal stories about their experience, challenges, and lingering health issues stemming from COVID-19. Scott Bookman, CDPHE’s COVID19 Incident Commander also provided an important update on hospitalization data.