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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis kicked off Denver Startup Week, highlighting the importance of small businesses and startups to Colorado’s strong economy and what the Polis administration has done to support startups in the innovative sectors of today and in the future.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency to provide support and resources in response to the Pearl Fire in Larimer County. This declaration authorizes the Colorado Department of Public Safety, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control to assist in the response and recovery efforts. This declaration also authorizes the activation of the National Guard to assist with response and recovery efforts if deemed necessary by the Department of Public Safety.
ARVADA - Just months after being designated as a Quantum Tech Hub, Governor Polis joined Deputy Secretary Don Graves and the Department of Commerce to break ground on the new Quantum Tech Park in Arvada. The 70-acre site will be dedicated to elevating quantum technology and research in Colorado. The future site will help create up to 10,000 new jobs in Colorado by 2030, 80% of which will not require an advanced degree. Governor Polis and Deputy Secretary Graves were also joined by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, Colorado School of Mines President Paul Johnson, and leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder and Elevate Quantum.
