Press Releases

Friday, March 3, 2023

Governor Polis Appoints Thomas W. Henderson to the 18th Judicial District Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Thomas W. Henderson to the 18th Judicial District Court. The vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable John Scipione and is effective immediately.
Friday, March 3, 2023

Governor Polis Takes Action to Make Government More Efficient

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued an Executive Order to cut red tape and make government more efficient, rescinding prior Executive Orders that created the Governor’s Education Leadership Council.
Friday, March 3, 2023

Gov. Polis Signs Bipartisan Bill Into Law Making Behavioral Health Care More Accessible for Coloradans

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis signed bipartisan legislation into law to break down barriers to behavioral health care for Coloradans. Gov. Polis signed in ceremony the bipartisan HB23-1071, Licensed Psychologist Prescriptive Authority, sponsored by Representatives Judy Amabile and Mary Bradfield, Senate President Steve Fenberg and Senator Cleave Simpson.
Friday, March 3, 2023

Governor Polis Announces Tom Clements Better Government Award Winners, Honoring Hardworking State Employees Providing High-Quality Service to Coloradans

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis announced the Tom Clements Award winners, recognizing hardworking state employees who dedicate their time and energy to deliver real results to Coloradans, elevate the standard of excellence in government, and adapt systems and processes to most efficiently and effectively serve Coloradans.
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Governor Polis, State Legislators Announce Plans to Help Save Coloradans Money on Health Care

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera partnered with state lawmakers and community members to announce a legislative package to save people money on health care and increase transparency within the healthcare system.
Thursday, March 2, 2023

Polis Administration and CDOT Announce Recipients of Zero-Emission Vehicle Workforce Development and E-Mobility Education and Awareness Grants

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced the recipients of the Zero-Emission Vehicle Workforce Development and E-Mobility Education and Awareness grants, providing support for local communities and organizations across the state to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles and provide training on zero-emission vehicle technology to grow the workforce. The grant will invest more than $1 million into communities across the state to improve the capacity to support more electric vehicles on the roads.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Governor Polis, DMV Reveal Historic Colorado Contest Winners, State’s 150th Anniversary License Plates

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis and the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced the Historic Colorado Contest winners and revealed the state’s 150th anniversary license plates during a ceremony at the Governor’s Office in the state Capitol.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Gov. Polis Signs Budget Supplemental Bills Into Law

DENVER - Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively yesterday.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Gov. Polis Takes Action Related to Fuel Supply

DENVER - Governor Polis extended an Executive Order D 2023 007 due to ongoing fuel supply chain risk.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise

The Colorado Healthcare Affordability and Sustainability Enterprise is responsible for working with the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing and the Medical Services Board to develop the hospital provider fee model and ensure that the Medicaid and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) eligibility expansions are implemented as intended.

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