Press Releases

THORNTON - Today, Governor Polis, Department of Energy Deputy Secretary David Turk, Solid Power CEO and President John Van Scoter and other leaders visited Solid Power to celebrate the historic $50 million in funding the company will receive from the Biden-Harris administration to continue producing the batteries that help power electric vehicles. 

GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis celebrated Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) nation-leading geothermal heating system for being recognized as one of only 19 case studies across the nation by the Department of Energy as one of the best geothermal systems. 

TELLER COUNTY - Governor Polis released a statement on the rescue of the 12 individuals trapped in the Mollie Kathleen Mine: 

TELLER COUNTY - Governor Polis released the following statement on the death of an individual at the Mollie Kathleen Mine. 

TELLER COUNTY - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis directed state resources to assist Teller County authorities with the ongoing Mollie Kathleen Mine rescue efforts. 

“I have spoken to the Teller County Sheriff and County Commissioners and will stay in touch through the course of this rescue effort. The state is assisting Teller County and sending resources to rescue those inside the mine. We will do everything possible and assist the county to ensure a speedy and safe resolution of the situation,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took action to support election cybersecurity by issuing an Executive Order to ensure Colorado remains a national gold standard for safe and secure elections. 

“In Colorado, we believe in the right to a free and fair election and ensuring every eligible Coloradan is able to vote and every vote is counted accurately. That is why we are proud Colorado sets the gold-standard for election systems and election integrity and for Coloradans to make their voices heard by voting” said Governor Polis. 

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that WMD Squared Engineering has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion, creating 42 new jobs. The company provides innovative engineering, design and drafting services, specializing in production-level equipment. 

THORNTON - Today, Governor Polis released a statement following an incident regarding two law enforcement officers injured in the line of duty in Thornton. 

DENVER – To encourage Coloradans to continue their education, Governor Jared Polis and the Department of Higher Education announced today that all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will allow students to apply for free from Tuesday, Oct. 15 through Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, as part of the seventh annual Colorado Free Application Days. View Gov.