DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Joshua T. Nowak and Lara M. Jimenez to the Adams County Court in the 17th Judicial District. The vacancies are created by the resignation of the Honorable Cindy Dang and the retirement of the Honorable Byron L. Howell. Mr. Nowak's appointment is effective immediately. Ms. Jimenez’s appointment is effective January 9, 2023.
DENVER - Beginning on August 10th, bipartisan legislation HB22-1285 signed into law by Governor Polis and sponsored by House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar and Representative Patrick Neville and Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno and Senator John Cooke will take effect across the state. This transformative initiative protects consumers and ensures hospitals in Colorado are complying with the federal hospital transparency law, improving surprise medical billing protections, and saving people money.
DENVER - The Polis administration announced additional steps to combat monkeypox, including additional vaccine clinics, while applauding the federal expansion and acceleration of the manufacture and distribution of monkeypox vaccine, as well as the expansion of treatment and testing. According to reports, President Biden and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera have declared an emergency around monkeypox.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis congratulated Lauren Larson, Director of the Colorado Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), who has been elected president of the non-partisan National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO).
DENVER - The Polis-Primavera administration today announced a Colorado Day themed license plate auction to support Colorado’s disability community. Proceeds from the auction go to the Colorado Disability Funding Committee, continuing the Polis-Primavera administration’s work to ensure Coloradans with disabilities can thrive.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until midnight August 4, 2022, in honor of the passing of U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski from Indiana, as directed by President Biden. Governor Polis fondly remembers his time serving with Rep. Walorski in United States Congress and expresses personal feelings and condolences to friends, families, and colleagues.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, Lieutenant Governor Primavera, Treasurer Young, Department of Revenue Executive Director Mark Ferrandino, and state legislators announced that Colorado Cash Back tax rebate checks of $750 for individuals and $1,500 for joint filers are being mailed out and urged Coloradans to check their mail throughout the month of August for their tax rebates. Governor Polis, in partnership with the legislature, took bold action by passing legislation that will provide big and immediate relief to Coloradans and get the tax rebates out sooner than they otherwise would have gone out.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Kelley R. Southerland to fill the vacancy on the 17th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Katherine R. Delgado and is effective January 10, 2023.
