DENVER – Governor Jared Polis will host the Maj. General Maurice Rose Monument Dedication Ceremony to pay tribute to one of Colorado’s greatest World War II heroes on Sunday, April 16 at 2:00 pm at Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced a new public-private initiative, TechHubNow!, to strategically position Colorado for designation as a Regional Technology and Innovation Hub (Tech Hub) under the CHIPS and Science Act. The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) will be launching a competitive process to select 20 federally-designated Tech Hubs across the country, with $500 million in appropriated funding available in 2023 to help these hubs drive U.S.-based technology- and innovation-centric growth.
DENVER - The Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub LLC (WIH2) submitted an application last week for a $1.25 billion grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to advance the hydrogen economy in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. The submission is in response to the DOE’s Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (H2Hubs) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) to establish infrastructure-based hydrogen economies across America. WIH2’s H2Hub proposal identifies eight projects across the four states, with at least one project in each state.
DENVER – Governor Jared Polis today announced a landmark investment in a statewide digital math platform to provide math support and learning for students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Provided at no cost to schools and school districts statewide that opt-in to participate, this innovative and data-driven digital math platform will include free high-quality instructional materials, ongoing training for educators, and after-school tutoring resources for K-8 students. Zearn, the nonprofit educational organization behind top-rated math learning platform Zearn Math, has been selected as the platform provider.
Governor Polis Releases Statement on Cruel Texas Court Ruling that Will Roll-back Access to Reproductive Health Care, Applauds Washington Court Ruling That Preserves Abortion Rights
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Monica O. Haenselman to the Boulder County Court in the 20th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the passing of the Honorable Kristy Martinez and is effective immediately. Governor Polis sends his condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the Honorable Kristy Martinez.
DENVER — Governor Polis issued an Executive Order extending the COVID-19 disaster declaration. The disaster declaration allows agencies to continue to access state and federal funding for recovery efforts, to rapidly respond to changes in the public health environment, and to support the healthcare system to remain appropriately staffed and prepared to respond to public health.
