DENVER - The State of Colorado announced that it will be implementing mandatory furlough days for state employees making over $50,000/year, unless exempt, in order to address a budget shortfall.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on Congress’ vote to include an extension of the 2014 Farm Bill until September 30, 2021 in the Continuing Resolution (CR), which includes an extension of the Hemp Pilot Program.
DENVER — Governor Jared Polis today announced the recipients of the 2020 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals. an annual award stewarded by CiviCO on behalf of the sitting Governor of Colorado to recognize top community leaders from around the state. The 2020 recipients will be honored during a private ceremony in November with the Governor to comply with current Covid-19 guidelines regarding large gatherings.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced the appointment of Anthony N. Baca to the Dolores County Court in the 22nd Judicial District, Dennis L. McGuire to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District, and Christine C. Antoun and Alex C. Myers to the 2nd Judicial District Court.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order and extension memorializing his verbal disaster declaration on August 18, 2020, due to multiple fires statewide and authorizing the use of the Colorado National Guard to support firefighting operations throughout the state. The Executive Orders also authorize the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to temporarily suspend certain regulations, certifications, and licensing requirements for out-of-state providers of emergency medical services and physician medical directors to provide support for fire response in Colorado.
