Press Releases

DENVER/AURORA - Today, Governor Polis discussed Colorado’s leadership in developing a more robust workforce and helping Coloradans build needed skills, and joined for the grand opening of new housing units Coloradans can afford in Aurora. Governor Polis began his day discussing Colorado’s leadership in workforce development at the Human Potential Summit in Denver, a three-day conference focused on innovative approaches to developing a strong workforce. 

AURORA - Governor Polis and Electric Vehicle (EV) industry leaders gathered at Tynan’s Nissan in Aurora today to celebrate some of the lowest EV costs in the country. The Governor was joined by Colorado Energy Office Executive Director Will Toor and Director of Sales at Tynan’s Nissan Markus Kamm.

THORNTON - Today, Governor Polis, Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk, Solid Power CEO and President John Van Scoter and other leaders visited Solid Power to celebrate the historic $50 million in funding the company will receive from the Biden-Harris administration to continue producing the batteries that help power electric vehicles. 

GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis celebrated Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) nation-leading geothermal heating system for being recognized as one of only 19 case studies across the nation by the Department of Energy as one of the best geothermal systems. 

TELLER COUNTY - Governor Polis released a statement on the rescue of the 12 individuals trapped in the Mollie Kathleen Mine: 

TELLER COUNTY - Governor Polis released the following statement on the death of an individual at the Mollie Kathleen Mine. 

TELLER COUNTY - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed state resources to assist Teller County authorities with the ongoing Mollie Kathleen Mine rescue efforts. 

“I have spoken to the Teller County Sheriff and County Commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort. The state is assisting Teller County and sending resources to rescue those inside the mine. We will do everything possible and assist the county to ensure a speedy and safe resolution of the situation,” said Governor Jared Polis.