Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis will celebrate Colorado Canada Friendship Day by raising the Canadian National Flag at the Colorado State Capitol, and in the evening, lighting up the Capitol with the Canadian white and red. 

BOULDER - Today, Governor Polis visited the Boulder Museum to view a new exhibit, “Bending the Arc”, a uniquely Boulder story of LGBTQ+ rights which celebrates the 50th anniversary of six marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in 1975 and met with members of Colorado’s LBGTQ community to hear directly about their experiences with the new administration in Washington D.C. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Garen D. Gervey to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy occasioned by the appointment of the Honorable Joshua J. Williford to the 18th Judicial District Court. The appointment is effective immediately. 

DENVER - Today, joined by bill sponsors, Governor Polis signed SB25-019 -Modernization of the State Plane Coordinate System, sponsored by Senators Janice Rich and Marc Snyder, and Representatives Bob Marshall and Matt Soper, a bipartisan bill. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bill into law administratively. 

• HB25-1138 - Protect Victims in Civil Sex Misconduct Suits, sponsored by Representatives Meghan Lukens and Rose Pugliese, and Senators Barbara Kirkmeyer and Lindsey Daugherty. ###

Canada is Colorado’s largest trading partner and the second largest market for international travelers visiting Colorado 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis held a mid-legislative session press avail where he was joined by Canadian Consul General Sylvain Fabi, to announce that March 15th, 2025 will be proclaimed Colorado Canada Friendship Day, a day to honor and celebrate the important relationship between Colorado and Canada, the state’s largest trading partner alongside Mexico.

DENVER - The U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled over $13.1 million in funding for Colorado initiatives that help schools and food banks purchase food from local farms, hurting Colorado kids, families and farmers. 

DENVER — Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera participated in a bipartisan panel discussion at the 4th annual Reeve Summit 2025, hosted by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation.