DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed John W. Stenger to the Rio Grande County Court in the 12th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Barbara A. Zollars and is effective June 1, 2022.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis signed bills into law to make our classrooms stronger by updating the at-risk factors to better reflect and address the needs of students across the state. The Governor also signed legislation creating the Foster Parent Bill of Rights to increase support and resources for Colorado foster parents and help children in their care thrive.
Under the Polis Administration, Colorado has become a national model for education, implementing free all day kindergarten and universal preschool, saving Coloradans money and ensuring Colorado kids have high-quality education to thrive
DENVER — Today, the Polis Administration was recognized for Colorado’s nation-leading rapid-response to provide real relief to Coloradans throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded the Business Support division at the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) with the District Director’s Diamond Award for their work acting quickly at the outset of the pandemic to establish an emergency business support hotline, connecting businesses with critical resources.
DENVER — Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis signed legislation officially recognizing Juneteenth as Colorado’s 11th state holiday. The Governor was joined by bill sponsors Rep. Leslie Herod, Sen. James Coleman, Sen. Janet Buckner, members of the Black Democratic Legislative Caucus of Colorado, President of Colorado WINS Skip Miller, President of Juneteenth Music Festival Norman Harris, Cleo Parker Robinson, and community members.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following a report that the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn Roe v. Wade, the long-standing and landmark case ensuring a woman’s right to choose.
DENVER — Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis joined Senator Chris Hansen, Senator Bob Rankin, Majority Leader Daneya Esgar, and community leaders to announce another major money saving measure: bipartisan property tax relief to save Colorado homeowners and businesses money. Colorado currently has among the lowest residential property tax rates in the country, and today’s announcement builds upon the Polis Administration’s work since day one to provide property tax relief to Coloradans and put money back in the pockets of hardworking Coloradans.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Graham B. Peper to the Jefferson County Court in the First Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Harold Sargent and is effective May 31, 2022.
DENVER — Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera joined bill sponsors, State Behavioral Health Commissioner Dr. Morgan Medlock, and mental health advocates to sign legislation supporting Coloradans in crisis by requiring crisis system facilities to meet minimum standards, increasing access to lifesaving mental health and substance use disorder crisis services including for youth and people with co-occurring disabilities.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and administration officials applauded Xcel Energy-Colorado’s plan to ramp up the company’s use of renewable energy and end all coal use by the end of the decade. Aligning closely with the Polis Administration’s bold climate and renewable energy goals, the proposed plan would provide over 80% of energy from renewable resources and reduce pollution beyond state targets by 2030.