Press Releases

Monday, July 29, 2024

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Statement on the Election Taking Place in Venezuela

DENVER – Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on the election taking place in Venezuela.
Monday, July 29, 2024

Promoting International Investment in Colorado: Gov. Polis Meets with Ambassador of Japan

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis hosted a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the United States, Shigeo Yamada, at the Governor’s Mansion. Colorado and Japan are strong economic and diplomatic partners. Gov. Polis and Ambassador Yamada discussed opportunities to strengthen the relationship, including aerospace, quantum, and climate-resilient technologies.
Friday, July 26, 2024

Celebrate Colorado! Governor Polis Invites Coloradans to Celebrate 148th Annual Colorado Day

COLORADO - Today, Governor Polis announced the return of Celebrate Colorado, a week-long, statewide celebration of everything Colorado. August 1st marks the 148th anniversary of Colorado’s entrance into the Union as the 38th state, now celebrated as Colorado Day. In honor of Colorado Day, statewide celebrations will take place starting today, July 26, 2024 through August 4, 2024. Celebrate Colorado is a great opportunity to come together and show support for local businesses and community organizations.
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Governor Polis Participates in Groundbreaking for the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs

IDAHO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis joined local officials for the groundbreaking of the Mighty Argo Cable Car in Idaho Springs, an exciting new tourist attraction in the mountains.
Thursday, July 25, 2024

Colorado Governor Jared Polis Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Secure Border

DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement applauding the Biden-Harris administration for their actions to secure the border and address immigration in the absence of leadership from Congress.
Thursday, July 25, 2024

The Heat Beneath Our Feet! Governor Polis Visits Geothermal Energy Grant Recipient in Eagle County

VAIL - Today, Governor Polis visited the Vail, a Polis administration geothermal grant recipient, to discuss how they will utilize geothermal energy to reduce emissions and provide clean, low-cost energy. Earlier this year, Vail was awarded funding through the administration’s Geothermal Energy Grant Program, which invested $7.7 million in 35 opportunities across the state to expand geothermal energy, helping Colorado reach 100% renewable energy by 2040 and save Coloradans money on energy bills.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Governor Polis Appoints Marika Frady to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Marika Frady to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable Dennis L. McGuire to the District Court in the 4th Judicial District and is effective immediately.
Monday, July 22, 2024

Polis Administration Announces $129 Million in Federal Funding to Improve Colorado Air

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office celebrate an awarded $129 million granted by the EPA to invest in new initiatives to help improve Colorado’s air quality. The announcement of the grant allows Colorado to expand initiatives and promote community-driven solutions to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the state.
Sunday, July 21, 2024

Governor Jared Polis’s Statement on President Joe Biden’s Announcement

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on President Joe Biden’s announcement.
Friday, July 19, 2024

Boulder, Colorado Selected as Finalist in Bid to Host Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027

BOULDER — Today, the Sundance Institute selected Boulder, Colorado as a finalist to host the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. If selected, hosting the Festival in Colorado will create new jobs, attract out-of-state visitors, and boost winter tourism that will support small businesses in Boulder and surrounding areas while elevating Colorado’s creative industries.