Press Releases

Sunday, May 24, 2020

Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

DENVER - Governor Polis amended and extended an Executive Order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, May 22, 2020

Gov. Polis Signs Executive Orders In Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

DENVER - Governor Polis signed Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic:
Friday, May 22, 2020

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Half Staff on Memorial Day

DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise until noon, on Monday, May 25, 2020, in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Trump.

PRAYER FOR PEACE, MEMORIAL DAY, 2020

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BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

A PROCLAMATION
Friday, May 22, 2020

Gov. Polis Takes Action to Prepare for Wildfire Response, Releases Guidance on Civil Rights Protections

DENVER - Gov. Polis took action to prepare for the State’s wildfire response and released guidance on civil rights protections.
Thursday, May 21, 2020

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Gov. Polis Signs Executive Order Allowing Operation of Alternate Care Sites

DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed an Executive Order allowing the operation of alternate care sites in Colorado.
Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Gov. Polis Provides COVID-19 Update

DENVER — Gov. Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to COVID-19 and discussed a new development impacting children. The Governor was joined by Dr. Rachel Herlihy, the state’s leading epidemiologist and Dr. Sam Dominguez, MD, PhD, pediatric infectious disease specialist and Medical Director of the Microbiology Lab at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
Monday, May 18, 2020

Gov. Polis and Legislative Leadership Announce Agreement on the Disbursement of Federal CARES Act Funds to Immediately Respond to the COVID-19 Health and Economic Crisis

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis, in collaboration with legislative leadership, announced today the allocation of $1.674 billion in federal funds from the CARES Act that will immediately support the State’s robust response to the COVID-19 crisis as well as key investments needed for economic recovery.
Monday, May 18, 2020

Gov. Polis, COVID Relief Fund Announce 3rd Round of Grantees

DENVER — Gov. Polis and the Colorado COVID Relief Fund today announced the third round of grants given to Colorado organizations working with those who have been impacted by the coronavirus.
Monday, May 18, 2020

Gov. Polis Announces Expanded Testing Capacity, Including All Who Are Symptomatic

WHEAT RIDGE — Gov. Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic at the STRIDE Community Health Center in Wheat Ridge and addressed the state's increased testing capacity.