AURORA - Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera toured the UCHealth Long COVID Multidisciplinary Clinic on the CU Anschutz campus and hosted a roundtable discussion on Long COVID, its impact, and ways to better address the impacts. The discussion also focused on strategies to continue to build partnerships between the state, health care providers, advocates, academic institutions, and others that will advance research efforts and further position Colorado as a leader in this initiative. Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera serves as the Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC), which is leading the state’s efforts to research the long term effects of COVID-19.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Timothy J. Lane to the Gilpin County Court in the 1st Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable David Taylor and is effective immediately.
DENVER - Last week, the legislature completed a special session that delivered real property tax relief for Coloradans. During the special legislative session, Governor Polis, in partnership with the legislature, took action, passing a new law to reduce property tax valuations by $55,000 per home and reducing residential assessment rates to 6.7% across the state, saving Coloradans money.
ARVADA - Today, Governor Polis signed new laws passed by the state legislature from the 74th General Assembly’s special session. These new laws will help hardworking Coloradans, ensure that thousands of Colorado children have access to the food they need to succeed, and address long-term property tax challenges.
DENVER — This year’s honorees for the Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals were announced by Governor Jared Polis in partnership with CiviCO, the state’s premier nonprofit leadership development organization. The medals are bestowed upon citizens and organizations who inspire excellence and service. 2023’s six recipients will be honored with a dedicated ceremony on January 25, 2024 at History Colorado Center as part of Colorado Leadership Month.
PUEBLO - Today, Governor Jared Polis released a statement ahead of President Joe Biden’s planned visit to Pueblo, Colorado. President Biden, Governor Polis, and officials will visit the CS Wind plant.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in honor and remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered beginning on Saturday, November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of the funeral which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced the six recipients of the fourth round of RISE grant funding. This round of RISE provided funding to create more youth apprenticeship opportunities for high school students. Youth-based apprenticeships are an innovative way to help students gain professional experience and explore future career goals while finishing their high school degree. Additionally, youth apprenticeships blur the lines between learning and earning, increase postsecondary options for students, and develop Colorado’s workforce.
