Press Releases

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Gov. Polis Takes Action on Bills

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis signed bills into law and vetoed legislation.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Governor Polis Signing Bills to Help Fill High-Demand Jobs, Increase Training, Education and Save Coloradans Money

ALAMOSA - Today, Governor Polis signed legislation to fill high-demand jobs, save Coloradans money on training & education, and strengthen Colorado’s robust workforce in Centennial, Colorado Springs, Salida, and Alamosa.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards Recognize Excellence in Creative Industries

DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) are pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Governor’s Creative Leadership Awards. Each year, the Creative Leadership Awards recognize Coloradans who have demonstrated a significant commitment to the state’s creative landscape through civic leadership and volunteerism.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law

DENVER- Yesterday, Governor Polis signed legislation into law administratively:
Monday, May 15, 2023

Governor Polis Signing Laws to Boost Student Achievement & Support Colorado Schools

Governor signing laws to improve math education and add 10.6% increase in total per pupil funding or $22,000 more per classroom

LOVELAND - Today, Governor Polis is signing legislation into law to support Colorado schools, develop the education workforce, and improve students' learning opportunities at every age.
Monday, May 15, 2023

Colorado Disability Funding Committee Releases Casa Bonita, South Park License Plate Collection to Benefit Coloradans with Disabilities

DENVER — Today, Colorado launched an auction for the rights to 17 official state license plate configurations paying homage to the scheduled reopening of Casa Bonita and the motley South Park gang. Bidding starts at $100 and features one of a kind plates ready for roadway use including CSABNTA, CLFDIVR, STHPRK, TACOS, and GO COWS. The online auction runs through Thursday, May 25 at 7 p.m. MT. Auction proceeds will support the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, which provides grants to support disability application assistance and programs that provide Coloradans with disabilities the resources they need to thrive.
Monday, May 15, 2023

Governor Polis Releases Statement Following U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Proposition 12

DENVER - Governor Polis released a statement today following the Supreme Court’s ruling in North American Meat Institute v. Becerra and National Pork Council v. Ross. In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court affirmed a decision from the U.S.
Monday, May 15, 2023

Governor Polis, CDLE & DOLA Open Applications for Lifeguard Training Initiative

NORTHGLENN - Today Governor Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) ) announced that applications for the Lifeguard Training Initiative are now open, as part of the administration’s Pools Special Initiative, launched last summer.
Friday, May 12, 2023

Gov. Polis Signs Bills Into Law
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively:
- SB23-102 Rule Review Bill - Senators Bob Gardener and Robert Rodriguez, Representatives Mike Weissman and Matt Soper