DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists to him for the appointment of the new District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District. Earlier, District Attorney Christian Champagne announced he will step down as the District Attorney for the 6th Judicial District effective mid-March.
Investing in Colorado’s students to create a strong healthcare workforce and provide Coloradans the high-quality care they deserve, 59 of Colorado’s 64 counties currently experience primary care health professional shortages
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued two Executive Orders. The first affirms verbal action taken in response to extreme cold temperatures on January 11, 2024, and the second provides additional financial assistance to the Hazardous Materials Incident in Fremont County.
DENVER- Last week, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Colorado State Senator Keith King on the day of his memorial. The memorial has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 21 and flags are to be lowered that day from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.
GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis traveled to Grand Junction to deliver a local state of the state address to the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce and made stops focused on breaking down barriers to housing, strengthening the local economy, and increasing transit options.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the inaugural Outside Festival at Denver’s Civic Center Park, June 1-2, 2024. This flagship event will celebrate Colorado’s unparalleled outdoor recreation lifestyle and industry, while advancing our state’s commitment to increasing access to the outdoors.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis met with the family members of victims and hostages who were murdered or are being held by the terrorist organization Hamas and also met with the Consul General of Israel, Israel Bachar.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) announced that Colorado leads the nation in postsecondary educational attainment.
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor former Colorado State Senator Keith King on the day of the memorial. The date of the memorial is yet to be determined.
