Press Releases

Monday, March 3, 2025

Governor Polis Urges Trump Administration to Comply with Court Order, Demands Public Safety Funding to Be Distributed to Colorado per Court Order

DENVER - The Trump administration’s freeze on Homeland Security Grants allocated for Colorado could make the state less safe. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), issued by the United States District Court, clearly prohibits the federal government from pausing, freezing, or otherwise impeding the disbursement of federal financial assistance to the states. Nonetheless, the administration continues to stop paying for important programs like State and Local Cyber Security, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The Trump administration is withholding this funding from organizations that are implementing much-needed safety measures. The federal government promised Colorado $69.5 million in public safety grants. The state will do everything it can to bridge the gap in funding and ensure that it receives the funds Congress authorized for communities throughout Colorado.
Friday, February 28, 2025

Governor Polis: Colorado Continues to Stand with Ukraine

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following President Trump and Vice-President Vance’s chaotic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Governor Polis Signs First Bill of Legislative Session into Law Strengthening Colorado's Healthcare Workforce

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed bipartisan HB25-1022 - Qualified Medication Administration Personnel, sponsored by Representatives Cecelia Espenoza and Karen McCormick, and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Janice Rich. The bill helps expand qualifications for healthcare professionals and strengthen Colorado's healthcare workforce.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Governor Polis, The Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program invests $8.4 million in 19 New Wildfire Mitigation Projects

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today $8.4 million through the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP), which accelerates forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction through targeted projects that protect communities, watersheds and critical infrastructure.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Governor Polis in Washington Pushing Congress to Reject Harmful Medicaid Cuts

WASHINGTON DC – While in Washington DC, Colorado Governor Jared Polis spoke with Members of Congress today, urging them to reject the proposed $880 billion dollar proposed cuts to Medicaid which would be devastating for hardworking Coloradans, rural hospitals, and safety net providers. Roughly 1.3 million Colorado children and adults are enrolled in Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus, which are funded jointly by the state and federal government.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Polis Administration Ready To Help Federal Workers Impacted by Nationwide Layoffs

With approximately 57,000 federal workers in Colorado, many may be eligible for various support through Colorado’s Statewide Workforce System
Monday, February 24, 2025

Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy

WATKINS, CO –The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state, updating the previous analysis conducted in 2020.
Monday, February 24, 2025

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff To Honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, February 25th, 2025, to honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld.
"Today, I join many across the state to honor the life of Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld. I am thankful for Rep. Bockenfeld's commitment to his district and his thoughtful approach to his legislative work, including during his time at the Joint Budget Committee. My thoughts are with the Bockenfeld family and I hope they find comfort in their community during this difficult time."
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Governors Approve Federal Priorities at Winter Meeting

WASHINGTON, DC – At the 2025 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), Governors approved federal priorities to advocate to the 119th Congress and the administration. The priorities were developed by three bipartisan, Governor-led task forces who meet regularly to discuss issues and policies that impact states, territories and commonwealths. The federal priorities are backed by a resolution that was unanimously voted on at today’s business session to serve as a roadmap for NGA’s advocacy efforts at the federal level.
Saturday, February 22, 2025

Education Innovation in Focus at National Governors Association Winter Meeting

Washington, DC – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis was joined by ParentData CEO Emily Oster and technology journalist Kara Swisher as Governors explored how to harness data and technology to advance education innovations. The conversation was the latest in a series of events held in support of Governor Polis’ NGA Chair’s Initiative, Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success.