DENVER - This week, Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order on new state actions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Today, Governor Polis wrote to Secretary Antony J. Blinken of the US Department of State to inform the federal government that Colorado is ready to welcome refugees and is prepared to provide support to Ukrainians. Today, Governor Polis also wrote to the Ukrainian Embassy and Consulate, the Russian Embassy and Consulate, Colorado Treasurer Dave Young, and Colorado PERA.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis signed a bipartisan bill updating boards and commissions statutes to include an 8th Congressional District. Following the most recent reapportionment and addition of an 8th Congressional seat, this good governance bill accounts for the addition of the 8th Congressional District where applicable, and cleans up language within statutes to make it easier to understand the intent of the law and the requirements for service of Colorado’s boards and commissions.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and his administration released “Colorado’s Next Chapter: Our Roadmap to Moving Forward.” Colorado’s Roadmap forward outlines the four main steps the state will be taking to maintain a level of preparedness and agility in order to keep Coloradans safe and healthy in the event of exacerbated or new public health challenges.
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and his administration released “Colorado’s Next Chapter: Our Roadmap to Moving Forward.” Throughout the pandemic, Coloradans saved countless lives by getting tested and vaccinated and following public health protocols. The Polis administration has taken an all-state approach to forge partnerships across sectors to build an aggressive and balanced response that focused on both saving lives while caring for the social, mental, and economic well being of all Coloradans.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis, in partnership with AEG and Community Foundation of Boulder County, is hosting a virtual benefit concert to support disaster survivors of the Marshall Fire. The pre-recorded concert will go live on February 28 at 7pm MT, when virtual concertgoers will be able to hear some of Colorado's and the country's most talented musical artists, with the cost of their ticket going directly to helping Marshall Fire survivors through the Community Foundation of Boulder County’s website.
DENVER— Governor Jared Polis announced new state actions in response to Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine. Earlier today, Governor Polis condemned Putin and urged Congress to immediately suspend the federal gas tax and double down on a rapid clean energy transition to ensure that our energy future cannot be tied to geopolitical conflicts and global commodities. Colorado is home to 11,000 Ukrainians.
DENVER – Today the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to coordinate and develop a regional clean hydrogen hub. Together, the states will work to compete for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act towards four or more regional hydrogen hubs.
