Press Releases

  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026

    BHV Adventures, LLC Becomes First Rural Jump-Start Participant in Lincoln County

    LINCOLN COUNTY — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that BHV Adventures, LLC, a manufacturer that specializes in the design, creation, and sales of affordable and luxury tiny homes, has become the first Lincoln County business to join the Rural Jump-Start program. The company manufactures tiny homes on wheels in both bumper pull and fifth wheel options. 

     

  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026

    Governor Polis Celebrates Investments into Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance; Protecting and Improving Colorado's Outdoor Economy

    COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pikes Peak Outdoor Recreation Alliance, and local and outdoor industry leaders announced new investments from the Regional Partnership Initiative (RPI) into protecting and preserving the Pikes Peak region and investing into innovative recreation management opportunities.

  • Monday, January 12, 2026

    A Year Ahead of Schedule, the Town of Silverton is the First Jurisdiction to Fulfill its Proposition 123 Commitment

    STATEWIDE – The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced that the Town of Silverton is the first local government to fully meet its Proposition 123 commitment. Silverton met this milestone through a coordinated approach that leveraged multiple housing programs and strong local partnerships to advance affordable homeownership while also working to implement a fast track permit or expedited review process. The deadline for local governments to fulfill their commitments is December 31, 2026. 

  • Saturday, January 10, 2026

    Setting Colorado's Table: CDA’s New Mural Inspires Look at Statewide Ag Legacy

    Broomfield, Colo. — Governor Jared Polis has helped the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) kick off the celebrations of America’s 250th birthday and Colorado’s 150th anniversary of statehood by unveiling a new large-scale, traveling mural that showcases Colorado’s agricultural history: past, present, and future. The mural, which is 35 feet wide and was recently completed by Colorado-based artist Thomas “Detour” Evans, was formally unveiled at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS), and will be on display throughout the 16-day event.
  • Friday, January 9, 2026

    Colorado Recognized for National Climate Leadership, Receiving A-List Top-Status in Environmental Reporting and Data Transparency for the Second Year in a Row

    DENVER - For the second year in a row, Colorado has received top marks for its environmental reporting and data transparency from CDP, a global non-profit running the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. Colorado was one of only two states to receive this prestigious “A-list” designation out of 91 states and regions that disclosed in 2025. In addition, 30 U.S. cities were also named to the A-list, among those included Aspen, Denver, Fort Collins, and Lakewood.
  • Friday, January 9, 2026

    Free Application Days Saves Students $2.4 Million in Application Fees

    DENVER – Jan. 9, 2026: Colorado students submitted 71,504 college and university admissions applications during the state’s eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The statewide initiative saw a 9% increase in participation compared to last year and saved students more than $2.4 million in waived application fees, the initiative has seen an increase of students every year since its launch.
  • Thursday, January 8, 2026

    Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs

    DENVER - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that would prevent steep health insurance premium increases for families in Colorado and across the country. The bill must now be taken up by the U.S. Senate in order to become law. In a statement, Governor Polis applauded today’s congressional action:

  • Thursday, January 8, 2026

    Governor Polis Statement Following Congressional Vote on Arkansas Valley Conduit

    DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis expressed disappointment in Congress for failing to override President Trump’s veto and blocking continued progress on the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a long-delayed project critical to ensuring thousands of families in southeastern Colorado have access to safe, reliable drinking water.
  • Wednesday, January 7, 2026

    Governor Polis Calls for Full Investigation into the Death of Renee Nicole Good

    DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis called for a full investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good following a tragic incident with federal ICE agents in Minnesota. It has been reported that Ms. Good, the mother of a young child, is from the Colorado Springs area and has family living in Colorado.