Press Releases

Monday, July 24, 2023

Polis Administration Secures Global Solar Manufacturer for Colorado Springs Expansion & Job Creation

COLORADO SPRINGS – Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Meyer Burger, an industrial manufacturer of solar cells and solar modules headquartered in Switzerland, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado for expansion.
Monday, July 24, 2023

Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to Extreme Weather

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order memorializing his verbal orders on June 22, 2023 and July 18, 2023, declaring and extending a disaster emergency following severe weather and flooding in June. The disaster emergency enabled state agencies to activate the State Emergency Operations Plan and appropriately respond to the weather events and damage. The Executive Order also allocates funding for response, consequence management, mitigation, and recovery efforts related to the June 2023 extreme weather and flooding.
Friday, July 21, 2023

Private Sector Jobs Grow for Third Straight Month as Colorado’s Unemployment Rate Remains Well Below National Rate Under the Polis Administration

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor (CDLE) announced Colorado’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8 percent for the month of June and continues to remain well below the national unemployment rate of 3.6 percent.
Friday, July 21, 2023

Governor Polis Cheers on Team USA in the Women’s World Cup Game

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis wished Team USA Women’s Soccer team luck in the first game of the Women’s World Cup.
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Polis Administration Announces 37 Colorado Communities to Receive Funding for Roads & Transportation

DENVER – Governor Jared Polis and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) are providing more than $42 million in grants to 37 entities across the state as part of its Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), which funds projects that expand travel options, enhance safety for vulnerable users, improves the local economy, and protects the environment.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Governor Polis Thanks State CIO and OIT Executive Director Anthony Neal-Graves, Following Retirement Announcement

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis released a statement announcing the retirement of Anthony (Tony) Neal-Graves, the Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of the Office of Information (OIT), and thanked him for his leadership and dedication to serving Colorado.
Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Colorado Launches Free Training for In-Demand Jobs

DENVER– Today, Governor Jared Polis, in partnership with the Colorado Community College System, announced the launch of Career Advance Colorado, a workforce development initiative providing free training for in-demand jobs through the state’s 19 community and technical colleges. The program aims to prepare more than 20,000 Coloradans for high-skill careers while responding to the state’s most critical workforce shortages.
Monday, July 17, 2023

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Assessment Appeals Board

The State Board of Assessment Appeals hears appeals filed by real and personal property owners on the valuation placed on their property.

for term expiring June 30, 2024:
- Monte Mullins of Alamosa, Colorado, reappointed;
- John DeRungs of Denver, Colorado, reappointed;
- Claudia Crane of Crestone, Colorado, reappointed;
Monday, July 17, 2023

Governor Polis Congratulates New Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Inauguration

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis congratulated the new Mayor of Denver, Colorado, Mike Johnston on his inauguration.
Friday, July 14, 2023

Governor Polis Appoints Victoria E. Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Victoria E. Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Cynthia D. Mares and is effective September 1, 2023.