Press Releases

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today appointed Jaclyn K. C. Brown and Neeti Vasant Pawar to the Colorado Court of Appeals. Brown’s appointment fills a vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Karen M. Ashby. Pawar’s appointment fills a vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Honorable Laurie A. Booras. 

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis encourages all Colorado young women in grades 9-12 to sign up for the innovative 2019 Girls Go CyberStart challenge. This no-cost, online game of fun technical challenges empowers young women to explore the world of cybersecurity. Registration is open until the games begin on March 20.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today joined a bipartisan group of legislators to highlight a reinsurance bill to help lower health care costs. HB19-1168 will reduce insurance premiums for individuals and families. 

“We must address the high cost of health care, especially in our rural and mountain communities,” Governor Jared Polis said. “We have heard from Coloradans across the state about their struggles to afford insurance. This reinsurance program is a strategy that will help provide immediate relief by lowering costs for Colorado families.”

DENVER - Statement from Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser regarding the multistate lawsuit challenging President Trump’s emergency declaration:

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today issued the following statement in regard to President Trump’s decision to bypass lawmakers and build a wall: 

“President Donald Trump’s plan to circumvent Congress and declare a state of emergency for his personal vanity project is an astonishing abuse of power. This is not only a waste of taxpayer dollars but a distraction from the many real issues that affect hardworking Coloradans.

While the president tries to separate us— Coloradans, and my administration, will continue to unite by building a Colorado for all.”

DENVER - Gov. Polis announces boards and commissions appointments. 

State Board of Stock Inspectors

Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission

Wine Industry Development Board

Uninsured Employer Board

Special Funds Board for Workers’ Compensation Self Insurers

Workers’ Compensation Cost Containment Board

Rocky Mountain Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact

Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today issued the following statement on the tentative agreement between Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association: 

“I am pleased that after months of negotiations, both sides stepped up, worked together, and found a solution that works for our district, our educators, our parents, and most importantly our children.

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis has announced the formation of a dedicated office within the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) to cultivate active investment in Colorado’s 126 federally designated Opportunity Zones.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today announced appointments for top positions at the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration. 

Michelle Barnes, executive director of the Department of Human Services

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 to honor former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, and as ordered by President Trump. Former Rep. Dingell died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019. 

The full text of the President’s proclamation: