Press Releases

Friday, July 15, 2022

Gov Polis., Bipartisan Governors Announce Initiative to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released a statement on the release of the National Governors’ Association (NGA) Chairman's Initiative Compact to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education, a national initiative supported by a bipartisan group of 44 governors including Governor Polis to expand K-12 computer science education nationally.
Friday, July 15, 2022

Gov. Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Take Action to Save Communities Money, Keep Coloradans Safe, & Protect Colorado’s Iconic Wildlife

BOULDER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, joined by First Gentleman Marlon Reis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and community leaders, announced support for local communities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations for projects to minimize human-bear conflicts, saving communities money and protecting Coloradans’ health and safety.
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Gov. Polis Takes Action to Defend Individual Freedoms and Rights

DENVER - Governor Polis took action today to protect the individual freedom and rights of Coloradans. Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order to ensure that no Coloradan is subject to penalization for the possession, cultivation, or use of marijuana as this substance is legal in Colorado as a result of Amendment 64.
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Governor Jared Polis Appoints Charlotte A. Ankeny to the El Paso County Court

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Charlotte A. Ankeny to fill the vacancy on the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District. The vacancy is created by the appointment to the 4th Judicial District Court of Hon. Monica Gomez. The appointment is effective immediately.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

In Visit to Western Colorado, Gov. Polis Highlights Ways Administration is Improving Rural Roads, Investing in Education for Coloradans, & Supporting Outdoor Recreation

CREEDE - Today, Governor Polis highlighted the Polis Administration’s progress on fixing rural roads, investing in early childhood and K-12 education and supporting access to Colorado’s world-class outdoors in a visit to Lake City, Creede, and South Fork in Western Colorado.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Governor Polis Appoints Attorney General Phil Weiser to Serve as Interim District Attorney in 12th Judicial District

SAN LUIS VALLEY - Governor Polis issued Executive Order A 2022 172 appointing Attorney General Phil Weiser to serve as interim district attorney for the 12th Judicial District beginning July 14, 2022. This interim appointment follows the resignation of District Attorney Alonzo Payne on July 13, 2022. Applications for district attorney for the 12th Judicial District may be submitted to gov_officeofboardsandcommissions@state.co.us. Interviews will begin promptly.
Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Polis Administration Providing Unprecedented Relief to Wildfire Victims

LOUISVILLE - Governor Polis signed a new landmark bill into law this year sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg and Representative Judy Amabile to provide unprecedented financial relief to wildfire survivors like the Marshall Fire and responsibly investing funds to give Colorado communities and first responders more tools to fight these fires in the immediate future, helping prevent small flames from becoming destructive wildfires. Today, the Polis-Primavera administration in partnership with the legislature announced that funding will soon be available to wildfire victims and the criteria to apply.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Governor Polis Takes Additional Steps to Improve Air Quality for Coloradans

DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and other state agencies to take additional steps to improve air quality for Coloradans.
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Gov. Polis Visits Western Colorado, Discusses Ways Administration is Saving Coloradans Money, Increasing Wildfire Mitigation Efforts and Making Transformational Investments in Housing, K-12 Education & Communities

NORWOOD - Today, Governor Polis is visiting western Colorado with stops in Norwood, Rico, and Silverton, and discussing the ways the Polis administration is working to save people money, improve access to housing, and prepare for and respond to wildfires.
Monday, July 11, 2022

Governor Polis Announces Wildfire Prevention and Forest Health Management Grants for Colorado Communities

EVERGREEN - This morning in Evergreen, Governor Jared Polis was joined by local and state leaders, legislators, first responders, and local forest mitigation groups today to give an update on the significant progress state, federal, and local entities have made on forest health and wildfire mitigation initiatives since the disastrous fire year of 2020. Over the last 2 years, the Polis administration has committed around $145 million in state funds and leveraged millions in federal funds for forest health and wildfire mitigation work to protect Colorado’s communities, critica