Press Releases

Monday, September 23, 2024

Governor Polis, Colorado WINS Leadership Sign New Partnership Agreement

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and leadership from Colorado WINS signed the new partnership agreement after the agreement was ratified by members. The new agreement goes into effect today and includes predictable wage increases, further clarity on working conditions including schedules and hiring, as well as language that strengthens the labor-management relationship.
Monday, September 23, 2024

Governor Polis Releases Statement on Boulder King Soopers Trial Verdict

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement on the guilty verdict in the Boulder King Soopers shooting trial:
Monday, September 23, 2024

Governor Polis Congratulates Four Colorado Schools on Receiving National Blue Ribbon Award for Achievement

DENVER - Today, four Colorado schools were awarded the National Blue Ribbon School Award for stellar academic performance and closing achievement gaps. Recognized as members of the 2024 cohort, these Colorado schools are national examples and emphasize Colorado’s focus on ensuring all students get a high-quality education.
Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor Polis Celebrates the Launch of Colorado State Park History Book, Visits Small Business to Celebrate Colorado’s Hispanic Community

AURORA - Today, Governor Polis, Department of Natural Resources Executive Director Dan Gibbs, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Executive Director Jeff Davis celebrated the launch of At Home in Nature: The History of Colorado State Parks, the first of its kind compilation of over 65 years of Colorado State Parks history.
Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor Polis and Department of Agriculture Announce Launch of Support For Small Retailers and Farms to Increase Access to Healthy Foods Across Colorado

AURORA — Today, Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado’s small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state.
Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor Polis Issues Executive Orders to Memorialize Verbal Disaster Declaration for Recent Flooding in Ouray County

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order to memorialize the verbal disaster declaration for flooding and debris flow in Ouray County. The verbal order on August 23, activated the State Emergency Operations Plan and authorized all State departments and agencies to take whatever actions may be required for response efforts.
Friday, September 20, 2024

Governor Polis and Colorado Energy Office Celebrate $50 Million from Biden-Harris Administration for Clean Battery Manufacturing in Colorado

THORNTON - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office applauded the Biden-Harris administration for continuing to invest in clean energy in Colorado and around the country. Solid Power in Thornton will receive $50 million to produce materials that create batteries needed for electric vehicles. Colorado is among the top states for EV adoption in the nation, with more than 22% of new cars sold being electric.
Thursday, September 19, 2024

High Altitude Geothermal, LLC becomes first Rural Jump-Start Participant in Moffat County

CRAIG — Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal company to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program. The RJS program is intended to encourage economic development and job creation in rural communities across the state.
Thursday, September 19, 2024

Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting Releases September Economic Forecast

DENVER - Today, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting released the September economic forecast for Colorado. After several quarters of strong growth where Colorado outperformed the U.S. in wages and income, the forecast shows a return to more normalized levels in these areas as well as a tighter fiscal environment.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Lt. Governor Primavera Honored for Public Policy Work on Cancer by the American Cancer Society

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Dianne Primavera received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA), the highest national advocacy honor given by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). This award is a mark of distinction and accomplishment in the field of public policy advocacy pertaining to cancer.