Press Releases

Sunday, October 3, 2021

Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

DENVER - Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Friday, October 1, 2021

Powering The Comeback Tour: Governor Polis Visits Eastern Plains, Greeley, Loveland & Boulder

FORT MORGAN - Governor Polis continued his Powering the Comeback Tour, visiting businesses in the agriculture, food, hemp, and electric vehicle industries, as well as meeting with local leaders and Coloradans to hear about how Colorado can continue to build back better.
Friday, October 1, 2021

Gov. Polis Kicks Off 18th Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis kicked off the 18th annual national Cybersecurity Awareness Month by issuing a proclamation and video message stressing the importance of practicing good cyber habits in today’s digital and largely remote world.
Friday, October 1, 2021

Governor Polis Applauds USDA’s $3 Billion Climate and Agriculture Investment

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement in response to the USDA announcing a $3 billion investment to address challenges in America’s agriculture community.&nb
Friday, October 1, 2021

Polis Administration Saving 75% of Colorado Small Businesses Money on Unemployment Insurance

Polis administration continues to deliver results for small businesses & power the comeback

DENVER- The Polis administration announced today that three-quarters of Colorado small businesses will save money on unemployment insurance as a result of the Polis administration’s actions.
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Powering The Comeback Tour: Governor Polis Visits Cripple Creek

CRIPPLE CREEK - Governor Polis continued the Powering The Comeback tour in Cripple Creek today.
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Governor Polis Extends Executive Orders Related to the National Guard & Glenwood Canyon Disaster Declaration

DENVER- Governor Polis extended two Executive Orders related to the National Guard and the recent mudslides in Glenwood Canyon.
Thursday, September 30, 2021

Serve Colorado Announces $10 Million in Funding for AmeriCorps Programs in Colorado | Opportunities for Individuals to Serve their Communities

Serve Colorado, which administers Colorado’s AmeriCorps State program, announced today that AmeriCorps has awarded $10,026,259 in federal grants to place AmeriCorps members across Colorado. The Colorado AmeriCorps State program is a national service program that employs national service and volunteerism to address critical needs in local communities across the state..
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, who passed away on September 20, 2021.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Governor Polis Appoints Kara Veitch Chief Legal Counsel

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis appointed Kara Veitch as Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor today. Ms. Veitch has served as Executive Director of the Department of Personnel & Administration since 2019.