DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, joined by First Gentleman Reis, pardoned Maple, Pumpkin, Matilda, and Gus, the first four turkeys to receive an official Governor’s pardon in Colorado history.
Trail will remain open until March 15 summer closure for raptor nesting
TRINIDAD - This Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis opened the new, much anticipated eight-mile trail to the 9,633-foot summit of Fishers Peak State Park, inviting all who have long desired to hike up the flat-topped mountain.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis presented his budget proposal to the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee for consideration. Governor Polis has proposed a budget that addresses the pressing challenges facing Colorado and prepares the state to weather any future economic challenges, and for the first time in 14 years fulfills the promise to voters to fully fund our schools.
DENVER - Governor Polis and Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) celebrated the success of the CollegeInvest First Step Program, which has awarded $1 million to more than 10,000 Colorado families saving for their children's future education and highlighted additional opportunities to save. The CollegeInvest First Step program helps families begin planning and saving for their children's postsecondary education by awarding $100 to a CollegeInvest savings account free of charge. Additionally, Governor Polis and CDPHE highlighted the opportunity for families already enrolled in the First Step program or who join the program before December 31, 2023, to access additional dollar-for-dollar matching up to $2,500 over the next five years.
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis appointed Chantel E. Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Randall C. Arp and is effective January 1, 2024.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis announced an update to his cabinet today.
“I am thrilled to announce David Edinger will lead the Office of Information Technology and want to thank Tony Neal-Graves for his impactful tenure and commitment to public service,” said Governor Polis. “David’s passion for technology is driven by its ability to accelerate innovation and grant people easier access to the services they need.”
STATEWIDE - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 - The Polis administration and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the first round of applications for the Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) Tuesday, which will provide funding to support the use of zero-emission, geothermal energy for electricity generation and space heating and cooling. CEO will award a total of $5 million during the first funding round, with at least one additional funding round opening next fiscal year.
