DENVER - Gov. Polis extended an Executive Order declaring a state of disaster emergency due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colorado, enabling State agencies to coordinate for mitigation of disease spread, response, consequence management, and recovery efforts. This Executive Order extends the declaration of a disaster emergency for an additional thirty days due to the ongoing need to identify HPAI cases and potential for further response to commercial poultry facilities.
WESTCLIFFE - Today across Colorado, Governor Polis signed legislation to support veterans, pollinators, dark sky communities, and to allow collective bargaining for county workers. Hear some of the buzz from around the state:
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Monica J. Gomez to the Fourth Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Deborah J. Grohs and is effective June 30, 2022.
PUEBLO — Today, Governor Polis is signing legislation in Westminster, Pueblo, and Westcliffe to ensure Colorado remains a safe home to our vast and diverse ecosystem of pollinator species, help veterans find meaningful careers and support our workforce, create pathways for students to spur innovation in transportation and infrastructure, and invest in the state fair as a key economic driver for fast-growing agriculture and livestock industries.
ARVADA - This afternoon in Arvada and Denver, Governor Polis signed legislation to support Colorado’s schools, improve student success and unveiled the Colorado Department of Transportation’s new Pegasus shuttle. Pegasus will depart year-round from Denver’s Union Station, with stops at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood, Idaho Springs, Frisco, Vail, and Avon.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis signed the following 12 bills into law administratively today, including legislation to invest in the success of Colorado’s public schools, and support growth in the cannabis industry by allowing marijuana licensees to change their designation from medical to retail.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s announcement that Colorado has identified its first presumptive case of Monkeypox.