Press Releases

Friday, July 12, 2024

Governor Polis Meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

SALT LAKE CITY - Today, Governor Polis joined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he addressed the National Governors Association summer convening in Salt Lake City.
Thursday, July 11, 2024

Governor Polis Appoints Daniel W. Warhola to the 18th Judicial District Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Daniel W. Warhola to the 18th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Gary Kramer and is effective August 3, 2024.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Governor Polis Appoints Scott J. Burrill to the Mesa County Court in the 21st Judicial District

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Scott J. Burrill to the Mesa County Court in the 21st Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the appointment of the Honorable Craig P. Henderson to the 21st Judicial District Court, and the appointment is effective immediately.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Governor Polis Appoints Michael W. V. Angel to the 2nd Judicial District Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Michael W. V. Angel to the 2nd Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the passing of the Honorable Christine C. Antoun and is effective immediately.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Governor Polis's Statement on Dismissal of Lawsuit Against Free Preschool in Colorado

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released a statement related to the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging Colorado’s landmark universal preschool program.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Governor Polis Congratulates Greg Lopez on Being Sworn Into Congress to Represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis congratulated former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez on being sworn in to represent Colorado's 4th Congressional District, to carry out the remainder of former U.S. Representative Ken Buck's term.
Monday, July 8, 2024

Governor Polis Verbally Declares Disaster Emergency to Support Colorado Agriculture in Response to Avian Flu Outbreak in Weld County

DENVER - Governor Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency on July 5, 2024, in response to an avian flu outbreak in a commercial poultry facility in Weld County, ensuring that the state can provide the support and resources needed for Colorado’s essential agriculture industry.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Governor Polis Announces Major Win for Colorado’s Future, Celebrates Tech Hub Funding for Quantum

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Elevate Quantum (EQ) was selected for $40.5 million in funding by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as part of its Phase 2 Tech Hub grant funding.
Monday, July 1, 2024

New Report Shows Polis Administration's Continued Progress in Reaching Climate Goals

DENVER - In the first half of 2024, Governor Polis and his administration made new near-term progress, signed a series of new climate-related bills into law, and made important investments aimed at cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution emissions, according to a newly released progress report on the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
Monday, July 1, 2024

Polis Administration Releases Major New Reports to Highlight Clean Energy Future, Geothermal & Hydrogen in Colorado are Open for Business

Analysis from the Energy and Carbon Management Commission focuses on pathways to scale for geothermal energy and clean hydrogen infrastructure