Press Releases

PUEBLO – Governor Jared Polis, Pueblo Mayor Heather Graham, and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) today celebrated a major federal investment of $13,713,060 from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration to replace the Union Avenue Bridge in Pueblo.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sundown on the day of the Officer Evan Dunn’s memorial service, who was struck by a suspected impaired driver while responding to a crash on Colorado 58. The date of the service has not yet been set. 

DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the election of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice-President-elect JD Vance. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement encouraging all Coloradans to make their voices heard by voting in this year's general election. 

“Those who get out and vote get to determine the future of our country. I encourage every Coloradan to vote because our democracy is strongest when everyone participates. Colorado has the gold standard of election systems and Coloradans can trust that our elections are safe, secure, and accurate. Remember to get out and vote by 7 pm today to ensure your voice is heard!” said Governor Polis. 

WINTER PARK — Today, the Winter Park Express (WPE), operated by Amtrak, announced in cooperation with the State of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Transportation, that it will kick off the 2025 season with expanded service five days a week, launching on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. To offer even more convenience and to meet demand, the Winter Park Express will also offer a special expanded holiday service Dec. 20-22, and Dec. 27-29, 2024. Regular expanded service will run Thursday through Monday, from January 9 through March 31, 2025.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the administration’s Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget proposal. This strategic budget proposal makes prudent investments that protect Colorado’s funding for education, continue investing in public safety, and prioritize fiscal responsibility to maintain financial reserves and ensure the state is prepared for future rainy days. 

DENVER - Open enrollment for health insurance for the individual market - meaning for people that don’t get their health insurance from an employer or a government program - starts today, Friday, November 1. The Colorado Division of Insurance encourages everyone to take the time to review the health insurance plans available for 2025 and determine what financial assistance might be available to them. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that the effort to update all passwords and verify the security of affected active voting systems in Colorado is complete. The joint effort concluded successfully Thursday evening.