Press Releases

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Governor Polis Celebrates Colorado’s Leadership in Education With Visits to Poudre Valley High School and National Blue Ribbon School in Fort Collins

NORTHERN COLORADO - Today, Governor Polis made visits across Northern Colorado to celebrate Colorado’s leadership in education. This morning, the Governor visited Poudre High School for their Ninth Grade Success Showcase. Poudre received a Colorado Ninth Grade Success Grant to help increase the number of 9th grade students with the skills needed to successfully reach 10th grade on-track and on-time. To date , the school has seen a 13% increase in students who are on track.
Friday, October 18, 2024

Governor Polis and Department of Revenue to Announce Relief for Hurricanes Helene, Milton

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis Colorado Department of Revenue announced today that taxpayers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton now have until May 1, 2025, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Governor Polis Delivers Keynote Address at Colorado Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis delivered the keynote address at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting to highlight Colorado’s economic success.
Thursday, October 17, 2024

Polis-Primavera Administration’s Landmark Reinsurance Effort Will Save Coloradans $493 Million on Healthcare Premiums in 2025, Putting Money Back in the Pockets of Hardworking Coloradans

DENVER - Today Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, and the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), announced that Reinsurance will save Coloradans almost $493 million on approved plans and premiums for 2025, building on the millions in savings available to Coloradans through Colorado Option plans. The figures below on the final, approved health insurance plans and premiums for 2025, highlight the impact of these efforts to save people money on health insurance.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Governor Polis Visits Thornton Police Department to Tour New Training Facility, Meets With Interim Chief and Officers

THORNTON - Today, Governor Polis visited the Thornton Police Department to tour a new state-of-the-art training facility and to meet with interim police chief Greg Reeves and officers following the recent incident that injured two Thornton Police officers.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Governor Polis Appoints Ian J. MacLaren to the Montezuma County Court in the 22nd Judicial District

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Ian J. MacLaren to the Montezuma County Court in the 22nd Judicial District. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the appointment of the Honorable JenniLynn E. Lawrence to the District Court in the 21st Judicial District and is effective immediately.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Governor Polis Discusses Colorado’s Leadership on Transit, Housing, and Workforce, Visits Governor’s Bright Spot Award-Winning School

WESTMINSTER - Today, Governor Polis discussed Colorado’s leadership in transit, housing, and workforce, and visited Colorado STEM Academy in Westminster, a Governor’s Bright Spot Award-Winning Middle School.
Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Polis Administration Announces Three New IHIP Grant Recipients Supporting Creation of Over 480 Housing Units

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced three new recipients of the Innovative Housing Incentive Program (IHIP) grant. This transformational grant continues the Polis Administration’s work to increase the supply of housing across Colorado. The funding announced today will directly incentivize the creation of over 480 attainable housing units across Colorado.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Governor Polis Issues Executive Order to Memorialize Verbal Disaster Declaration that Provided Resources for Recent Pearl Fire

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order to memorialize the September 16 verbal declaration of disaster emergency to provide support and resources in response to the Pearl Fire in Larimer County. The Executive Order also memorializes the Governor’s verbal authorization to employ unarmed Colorado National Guard members, if needed, to coordinate fire suppression response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts. As of September 30, 2024, the fire was 95% contained and burned 128 acres. No structures were destroyed during the fire.
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Governor Polis Discusses Colorado’s Leadership in Workforce Development, Celebrates New Housing Units in Aurora

DENVER/AURORA - Today, Governor Polis discussed Colorado’s leadership in developing a more robust workforce and helping Coloradans build needed skills, and joined for the grand opening of new housing units Coloradans can afford in Aurora. Governor Polis began his day discussing Colorado’s leadership in workforce development at the Human Potential Summit in Denver, a three-day conference focused on innovative approaches to developing a strong workforce.