Press Releases

DENVER – The Colorado Commission on Higher Education announced support for 20 proposals for Open Educational Resources (OER) projects to save students money on high-quality teaching, learning, and research resources. 

DENVER - Governor Polis, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced the expansion of HUBZone, a program to support small businesses that hire low-income residents in Archuleta, El Paso, Mesa, Montrose, San Miguel and Weld counties with opportunities to compete in the federal marketplace.

DENVER - At today’s Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting, the Commission members passed a $29 price point for the Keep Colorado Wild Pass (KCW Pass) which is less than half the price of the current annual parks pass.  

LAKEWOOD - The Polis administration, through the Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS) and the Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), is launching an effort to collect surplus body armor and ballistic helmets to be sent to assist the Ukrainian people. DMVA and CDPS are asking Colorado law enforcement agencies to help by donating excess equipment that could help save lives as Ukrainians battle for the survival of their sovereign nation.

DENVER — The Polis Administration today announced the Community Innovation and Resilience for Care and Learning Equity (CIRCLE) Grants, a community-focused grant program to save families money on child care, strengthen the child care talent pipeline, and help every Colorado child thrive.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced he signed a letter with governors from across the country urging the U.S. Congress to suspend the federal gas tax to help provide savings and real relief for Americans struggling to keep up with gas prices as a result of Russia’s aggression and engagement in a dangerous geopolitical conflict in Ukraine.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera marked International Women’s Day and highlighted the achievements of women throughout Colorado's history, inspiring a legacy of leadership that continues to help Coloradans thrive. Since taking office, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera have worked to make Colorado one of the best places in the country for women and families.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera celebrated Colorado’s contributions to the aerospace industry on the ninth annual Colorado Aerospace Day at the state capitol happening today. Colorado has served as America’s hub for aerospace for over 60 years, and our thriving aerospace industry employs over 274,000 people either directly or indirectly statewide working at the forefront of aerospace innovation and collaboration across the commercial, national security, and civil space sectors.

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed the following bills into law administratively to support good-paying jobs for Coloradans, provide affordable and equitable health care to Coloradans, power the transition to clean energy, and strengthen the behavioral health workforce, to ensure all Coloradans can thrive for generations to come.

DENVER - Last week, Governor Polis unveiled “Colorado’s Next Chapter: Our Roadmap to Moving Forward,” outlining Colorado’s proactive and innovative plan to keep Coloradans safe and healthy and maintain a level of healthcare preparedness, and urged the federal government to implement a national strategy for long-term COVID planning. Governor Polis today welcomed the Biden Administration’s National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which reflects many of Colorado’s nation-leading approaches to saving lives while caring for the social, mental, and economic well being of all Coloradans.