Press Releases

DENVER - Governor Polis sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent urging the federal government not to suspend the easy-to-use DirectFile tool, which helps save Americans time and money by streamlining the tax filing process and ensuring Americans take advantage of the credits they qualify for. 

Book Launch Dec. 5 at Petals & Pages Bookstore, Proceeds to Benefit Poet Laureate Endowment 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Daniel M. St. John II to the 8th Judicial District Court. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Stephen J. Jouard and is effective immediately. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced that Dr. Angie Paccione is moving on from her position as Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE). Dr. Paccione has served in this role since the beginning of the Polis administration in 2019, and her last day will be January 9, 2026. Governor Polis will make an announcement on the next Executive Director prior to Dr. Paccione’s final day on January 9. Dr. Paccione is the second longest-serving executive director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education. Dr.