Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis welcomed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to Colorado where he and the Secretary discussed Colorado and the Biden Administration’s leadership to save people money on prescription drugs. The Governor and Secretary discussed efforts to continue lowering healthcare costs, specifically prescription drugs, and state and federal efforts to support Latino healthcare providers.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis called on the Department of Defense to retain Colorado’s authority over Colorado Air National Guard space units. This call was in response to a legislative proposal from the Department of the Air Force for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), that would strip Colorado Air National Guard space units from the state and would override existing law that requires Governor consent before National Guard units can be removed from a state. The removal of these units from Colorado would negatively impact state-based citizen service members, and create significant national security issues.

LAKEWOOD - The Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, within the Division of Criminal Justice, has begun accepting grant applications for the State’s Mission for Assistance in Recruiting and Training (SMART) grant program through April 23, 2024.

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the first three businesses to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program in Pueblo County: AMCON Distributing Company, Ask Oracle and Fomcore. Collectively, these companies expect to create 59 full time jobs above the average annual wage in Pueblo County.

STATEWIDE - The Colorado Energy Office opened its first competitive application cycle for the state’s Geothermal Electricity Tax Credit Offering (GETCO) today. Following Governor Polis’ Heat Beneath Our Feet initiative as chair of the Western Governors Association to explore opportunities to deploy geothermal technology in the region, Colorado is continuing its global leadership in geothermal development by launching one of the nation’s first state tax incentives for geothermal electricity investment and production. Geothermal energy has seen significant developments in the past several years, offering the potential to unlock reliable, affordable, and clean energy across Colorado. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) celebrated the launch of the nation's first statewide electric bicycle tax credit. Colorado residents are now eligible to save up to $450 off their e-bike purchase, meaning less traffic and less pollution for Coloradans. The e-bike tax credit reflects Colorado's bold climate goals while promoting sustainable communities for future generations

DENVER – Today, Governor Jared Polis announced awards for the 2023-2024 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program grant cycle. In total, the Colorado State Forest Service will award $7.2 million to 31 projects in 17 counties across Colorado.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced a new Colorado-themed shoe line. The Colorado-themed footwear line will highlight our beautiful state while promoting Colorado in a unique and fashionable way. The announcement of the shoe line merges Governor Polis's blue-themed shoe apparel worn during his 2018 run for Governor and fan-favorite Colorado-themed shoes he now often wears.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement on the EPA’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments