DENVER – The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today showing that Colorado’s robust labor market and strong consumer demand continue to power Colorado’s strong economy and is forecasted to continue to outpace the nation.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Labor (CDLE) announced that Colorado’s unemployment rate remained unchanged in the month of May at 2.8%. Colorado’s economy remains strong under the Polis administration as the unemployment rate remains below 3% for an entire year and well below the national average of 3.7%.
DENVER - Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera announced that the Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), housed within the Office of Lt. Governor Primavera and dedicated to improving digital access, health equity, and technology throughout the state, has been named a founding member of CancerX, a public-private partnership to advance cancer innovation in the U.S. Announced by the White House Cancer Moonshot in February, CancerX will support the new national goals to “cut the death rate from cancer by at least 50% over the next 25 years and improve the experience of people and their families living with and surviving cancer.”
DENVER - Building upon commitments to create an economy that works for all, Governor Jared Polis highlighted his administration’s implementation of “The Big Blur,” which argues for the need to erase the dividing line between high school, college, and career training and to open the opportunity for all students. In a new case study published by Jobs for the Future, Colorado’s early leadership and potential for further success with The Big Blur are laid out.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that DOLA’s Division of Housing (DOH), Office of Housing Finance and Sustainability (OHFS) granted more than $28M to three loan program administrators for the Mobile Home Park Resident Empowerment Program (MHPREP).
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis marked the conclusion of the bill-signing period following this year’s landmark legislative session that delivered real results for Colorado.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis is signing legislation into law. One of the Polis administration's top priorities over the next four years is to build more housing options for every Colorado budget. This afternoon, Governor Polis signed HB23-1189 Employer Assistance For Home Purchase Tax Credit - Representatives Shannon Bird and Ron Weinberg, Senators Rachel Zenzinger and Kyle Mullica and HB23-1255 Regulating Local Housing Growth Restrictions - Representatives William Lindstedt and Ruby Dickson, Senator Julie Gonzales which take important steps to cut red tape that limits housing options.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed LaQunya L. Baker and Jacob A. Edson to fill two judicial vacancies on the 18th Judicial District Court. The vacancies are created by the retirement of the Honorable Jeffrey Holmes and the resignation of the Honorable Peter Michaelson. Mr. Edson's appointment is effective July 1, 2023, and Ms. Baker's appointment is effective August 1, 2023.
