Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Billy-George Hertzke to the 14th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael A. O’Hara III and the appointment is effective January 14, 2025. 

Mr. Hertzke is a Partner at SGR, LLC, a position he has held since 2011. His practice consists primarily of civil litigation. Previously, Mr. Hertzke was an associate at SGR, LLC (2003-2011). Mr. Hertzke earned his B.A. from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1996 and his J.D. from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law in 2003. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued four Executive Orders to memorialize the verbal disaster declarations for the Currant Creek Fire, Alexander Mountain Fire, Stone Mountain Fire, and the Quarry Fire. The Executive Orders also memorialize the Governor’s verbal authorization on July 31 to employ unar

DENVER - Today, the Polis administration’s Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $1.865 million total in grant funding for eight proposals to improve local government capacity to implement climate projects. Funding for this grant comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, which received key funding through the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that 125 arts organizations across 33 Colorado counties have been awarded $909,000 in Colorado Creates Grants. From Montezuma to Morgan County, these grants will help organizations and communities create art and cultural activities by providing general operating support.

PUEBLO - Today, Governor Polis visited the iconic Colorado State Fair in Pueblo to celebrate Colorado’s farmers and ranchers, and judge the annual Governor’s Plate competition highlighting up-and-coming Colorado chefs.