DENVER - Today, Governor Polis led a letter to the Biden administration with Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. The Governors applauded President Biden for reconsidering the classification of cannabis and encouraged the federal government to reschedule cannabis. Governor Polis, and the Governors, expressed their hope that the Drug Enforcement Administration will reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III this year. Nearly 88% of Americans are in favor of legalization for medical and recreational use. This action would rectify this outdated designation, which risks small businesses and public safety.
DENVER- Governor Polis ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lowered tomorrow, the day of the service, from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced Computer Science Education Week in Colorado. Computer Science Education Week is an annual call to celebrate the field of Computer Science, draw students to learn the field, and advocate for equity in the industry. Computer Science is ingrained in daily life through technology, privacy, security, and accessibility. Students who learn Computer Science will not only help drive innovative programming but play a critical role in understanding the social, ethical, economic, and environmental impacts of computing.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the annual Governor’s Residence at Boettcher Mansion Holiday Tours. Open to the public annually around the holidays, Coloradans from across our state can tour the Governor’s Residence on Friday and Saturday, December 8th and 9th from 10 am-2 pm. Members of the public are asked to express interest in a tour through this Governor’s Office Form; however, walk-ins are welcomed.
DENVER - Today, Colorado released the first Climate Preparedness Roadmap, which focuses on ways to better understand, prepare for, and adapt to the impacts of climate change, and outlines actions the administration can take to protect Colorado’s future. The state also concurrently continues its nation-leading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas pollution. The Climate Preparedness Roadmap was produced by the newly formed Governor’s Office of Climate Preparedness and Disaster Recovery through the passage of SB22-206, sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg and Representative Judy Amabile.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, the current vice chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), Governor Mike Dunleavy, Governor Gavin Newsom, Governor Josh Green, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Governor Mike DeWine sent a letter to Secretary Kendall urging for the creation of the space national guard. The governors are urging the federal government to create the Space National Guard following the Office of Management and Budgets policy position opposing the creation.
DENVER - Today, the Polis administration released the first on-its-kind Climate Preparedness Roadmap that identifies ways Colorado can better understand, prepare for, and adapt to the impacts of climate change, and outlines actions the administration will take to protect Colorado’s future. The report looks at risks facing Colorado specifically and how the impacts of climate change will affect the future of the state.
DENVER — Serve Colorado, part of the Office of Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and which oversees Colorado’s AmeriCorps programming, has won the 2023 America’s Service Commission (ASC) Innovation Award in the category Innovation in Partnerships. ASC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association representing and promoting the 52 state service commissions across the United States and territories, with the mission to lead and elevate the state service network. The ASC Innovation Awards celebrates efforts that redefine the landscape of public service and community engagement. Serve Colorado’s recognition in the Innovation and Partnerships category signifies its exceptional work in forging collaborations to advance career opportunities, empower members statewide, and leverage national service to make significant impacts in our communities.
BRECKENRIDGE - Today, at Colorado Mountain College’s Breckenridge campus, Governor Polis discussed the property tax relief provided to Coloradans during the 74th General Assembly’s special session and highlighted the importance of action from local governments to provide even further relief for hardworking Coloradans.
