Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced a panel to review applications and recommend finalists for the appointment of the new District Attorney for the 15th Judicial District (Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers Counties). The vacancy for District Attorney in the 15th Judicial District was created by the resignation of District Attorney Joshua Vogel, effective October 4, 2024. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office received $1.96 million from the U.S Department of Energy through Renewable Energy Siting Through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) to streamline the development of solar, agrivoltaics, wind, battery energy storage, geothermal projects, and other critical clean energy infrastructure across Colorado by improving siting and permitting of projects.

Hospital Price Transparency Tool compares prices for more than 5,000 procedures among 82 Colorado hospitals, saving Coloradans money on health care 

DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis took action with seven of his fellow Governors in calling on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Gary Gensler, to address the problematic reclassification of utility recovery bonds, which can significantly increase utility borrowing costs and raise costs for millions of Americans, and undermines the SEC's mission "to protect investors; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitate capital formation.” 

Direct File will save Coloradans millions in filing fees and hours of time, help Coloradans collect additional claims and federal credits

The America 250 - Colorado 150 commission is created in History Colorado to develop programs and plan for the official observance across Colorado of the semiquincentennial anniversary of the founding of the United States, as marked by the Declaration of Independence in 1776, and the sesquicentennial anniversary of Colorado statehood. 

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DENVER — Serve Colorado, managed within the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, is excited to announce the release of its 2023 Impact Report. The comprehensive report showcases a transformative year of growth and achievements, reflecting Serve Colorado’s continued dedication to addressing the state’s most pressing challenges through innovative programs and strategic partnerships. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis celebrated the announcement that the Denver Metro Area is the top job market in the nation, according to a study released from ADP. Out of the 55 other metro areas included in the study, Denver Metro leads the nation in pay growth, starting wages, and hiring rate. 

DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the release of the 2024 Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program’s Workforce Development Grant. In this release, $4 million is available for conservation corps, including those associated with the Colorado Youth Corps Association (CYCA) and Department of Corrections State Wildland Inmate Fire Teams (DOC SWIFT), to conduct wildfire mitigation projects and gain skills in forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction.