CASTLE ROCK/DENVER - Today, Governor Polis unveiled 200 new homes for hardworking Coloradans at the Meadowmark community in Castle Rock. Last year, Governor Polis signed legislation to create more transit-oriented communities, eliminate discriminatory occupancy limits, get rid of costly parking restrictions, and give Coloradans the freedom to build Accessory Dwelling Units on their property. These efforts to break down government barriers to new housing continue to help bring more homes that Coloradans can afford to communities across the state.
DENVER - Today, the State of Colorado filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s abrupt cuts to funding and services that help Colorado prevent wildfires, support student success, and ensure Coloradans’ access to mental health care through AmeriCorps.
DENVER —The National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released a report today ranking Colorado third in the nation for the number of four-year-olds enrolled in preschool. In the 2023-24 school year, nearly 70% of all eligible four-year-olds enrolled in Colorado Universal Preschool. This program boosted Colorado from 27th in the nation to third. Colorado served a total of 52,617 three and four year olds, an increase of 31,277 from the prior year under the former Colorado Preschool Program (CPP).
PUEBLO — This weekend, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera joined filmmakers, artists, and local leaders at the 2025 Pueblo Film Festival to celebrate Colorado’s vibrant creative community and recognize outstanding achievements in independent film.
DENVER — Today, the Polis Administration and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the 2025 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards to recognize Coloradans who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the state’s creative landscape through civic leadership and volunteerism.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed SB25-206, the 2025-2026 State Budget into law, prioritizing fiscal responsibility while increasing funding for education and public safety, and other major priorities like health care, economic development, and higher education.
DENVER — In celebration of Arbor Day, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera joined the Colorado State Forest Service and CSU Spur for an afternoon of community, conservation, and environmental education.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed into law protections to ensure Coloradans' healthcare freedoms and safeguard privacy. During a ceremony in the Governor’s Office, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law:
