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Gov. Polis, State Officials Welcomed Vaccine Shipment today

DENVER -   This afternoon, Governor Jared Polis joined frontline health care workers as they received the first doses of the vaccine in the state in Fort Collins. Frontline health care workers in Colorado Springs also received doses of the vaccine today.  

Gov. Polis, State Officials Welcome Vaccine Shipment

DENVER -   Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

DENVER - Governor Polis and Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade announced today that Slang Worldwide, a cannabis consumer-packaged-goods company has selected Colorado for its expanded production.  

DENVER -   Governor Polis urged Colorado hospitals to administer the COVID-19 vaccination within 72 hours of receiving the vaccine.

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the State’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“With the vaccine arriving in Colorado soon, we are one step closer toward ending the crisis brought on by this once-in-a-century pandemic, but we must redouble our efforts to wear masks and avoid socializing these next few weeks,” said Governor Polis. “Our top priority has always been to save the maximum number of lives and to end this crisis as soon as possible.”

DENVER - Today, Gov. Jared Polis announced the appointment of Eric Blank to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). 

“Eric has a deep understanding of Colorado’s energy system and will play an integral role at the PUC in advancing the market and consumer-driven transition to a cleaner, more affordable renewable energy future,” said Gov. Polis.

Blank has spent his career working in the renewable energy and non-profit sectors and is an entrepreneur and thought leader.