DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera released the following statement in response to the release of the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General report on the former President’s decision to move the U.S. Space Command from its rightful home at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis sent a letter urging U.S. Department of Commerce’s Secretary Gina M. Raimondo to end the federal investigation of antidumping on imported solar products from Asia in order to prevent price increases for solar energy and minimize supply chain disruption to critical solar projects in Colorado on our path to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040.
DENVER — The Polis Administration announced today that Dr. Lisa Roy is the sole finalist in the search for the new Executive Director for the new Department of Early Childhood.
ALAMOSA - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, May 6, 2022, in honor of longtime Conejos County Fire Board member and the longest-serving firefighter with the Central Conejos County Fire Protection District, Harold Joe Cordova. Harold Joe Cordova was 83 years old and is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.
DENVER — Governor Polis encourages Colorado communities and individuals to participate in Celebrate Colorado events across the state to celebrate Coloradans’ resilience over the past two years while supporting local businesses, with free and discounted activities for Coloradans to enjoy in their communities all weekend long from May 6th - 8th, 2022.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Treasurer Dave Young visited the Governor’s Art Show in Loveland to kick off Celebrate Colorado weekend, and toured regional sites providing innovative, efficient, and high-quality services to Coloradans in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Longmont. Governor Polis and Treasurer Young also toured the future site of a behavioral health clinic, visited a workforce development center, and discussed innovative education programs that support college and career readiness for Colorado students.
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.
