Press Releases

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today urged members of Colorado’s Congressional Delegation to ensure funding is provided to state and local governments in the new federal stimulus package Congress is considering. In the letter, Gov. Polis outlines requests for state and local aid, new investments in Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), the RESTART Act, additional support for expanding testing and contact tracing, funding for educational challenges, and housing assistance.

Delta, CO – Governor Jared Polis with USDA Forest Service Acting Regional Forester for the Rocky Mountain Region, Jennifer Eberlien, Director of Communications and Sponsorship, Jodi Massey and Director Cathy Ritter from the Colorado Tourism Office, announced the kick-off of the 2020 Capitol Christmas Tree project. Governor Polis and special guests encouraged Coloradans to “Experience Your Nature”, the theme of this year’s tree, and get involved with making an ornament for the tree.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis extended Executive Orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DENVER - Gov. Polis today announced the appointment of Emily C. Lieberman to the 17th Judicial District Court. The judgeship was created by the retirement of the Honorable Edward C. Moss.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today provided an update on testing in Colorado.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today signed Executive Order D 2020 143, memorializing his declaration of a state of disaster emergency on July 13, 2020, due to the Elephant Butte Fire in Jefferson County and allowing for resources and support to be dedicated to the fire. As of July 18, 2020, the fire is 100% contained.

DENVER - Gov. Polis released the following statement after the Trump administration released a memo related to the 2020 Census.

DENVER - Gov. Polis released the following statement congratulating U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General select Michael Loh. On July 20, the U.S. Senate confirmed him to serve as the 13th director of the Air National Guard. “General Loh has been an incredible leader of Colorado’s National Guard and we can’t thank him enough for his dedication to serving our great state. As he takes this next step in serving our country, we wish him the best and know that he’ll hit the ground running. His wealth of experience makes him a great choice to lead the Air National Guard.”

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis was joined by Jill Hunsaker Ryan, Executive Director of the Department of Public Health and Environment, to provide an update on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor and Ryan emphasized the importance of Coloradans modifying social behavior and following social distancing rules.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and Kaiser Permanente announced today that the health care organization and its employees will donate $500,000 to the Colorado COVID Relief Fund, $300,000 of which will be restricted to organizations applying to do contact tracing, specifically organizations focused on cultural competency within Colorado communities. The remaining $200,000 will come through Kaiser Permanente’s employee donation matching campaign, ending on September 30, 2020.