DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced Protect Our Neighbors, a framework that will empower local governments that can demonstrate strong public health and health care systems, paired with low virus levels, to make decisions about how they should reopen. The Governor also announced additional draft guidelines under Safer at Home and discussed the state’s efforts to prepare for a potential second wave of the virus.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled that LGBTQ workers are protected from discrimination.
“This strong 6-3, Supreme Court ruling is a victory for LGBTQ workers and a significant step on the road to equality. We must continue to create a community where people feel safe, and loved, and valued, and respected. No person should be afraid to show the world who they are - and no LGBTQ person should risk losing their job by doing so. Colorado will continue to lead on anti-discrimination policies and my administration will continue to build a Colorado For All.”
DENVER - Gov. Polis signed Executive Order D 2020 104, temporarily suspending certain statutes to maintain eligibility for Coloradans enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Basic Health Plan.
DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed HB20-1421, Delinquent Interest Payments Property Tax. This bill concerns delinquent interest payments for property tax payments.
DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement after the Trump administration rolled back civil rights protections for transgender Americans in health care today.
DENVER - Gov. Polis and the Colorado COVID Relief Fund today announced the fifth round of grants awarded to organizations working with Coloradans impacted by COVID-19.
DENVER – Governor Jared Polis today provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19, where he emphasized reasons why Coloradans should continue wearing masks and also announced the Can Do Colorado Community Challenge.
DENVER – Gov. Polis today provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and highlighted the importance of staying home. The Governor was joined remotely by Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, who like many Coloradans has been working remotely during the pandemic.