Press Releases

DENVER - Numerous resources are available to those impacted by the devastating wildfires across Boulder County. As well, several different sites are accepting donations for those impacted by the fires. The most effective way to support people impacted by the Boulder County fire is to donate money.  Please see the following list of resources and donation sites: 

Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that he has granted three commutations, fifteen individual pardons, and signed an Executive Order granting 1,351 pardons for convictions of possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis declared a state of emergency due to grass fires created by high winds across the Front Range. 

DENVER - The new Colorado minimum wage will rise on January 1, 2022, to $12.56 or $9.54 for those receiving enough in tips for total pay to meet or exceed the full minimum wage. 

DENVER - A report jointly released by the Executive Directors of the Colorado Energy Office (CEO), Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) shows that the state has made significant progress on the near-term actions identified in the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap which was released earlier this year.  These actions include greenhouse gas pollution standards for transportation planning, investments in EV infrastructure and incentives, clean truck strategy, energy efficiency requirements for gas utilities, clean heat planning for gas utilities, and advanced building codes, among a variety of other actions. 

DENVER - Per an amended order, Governor Jared Polis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings to honor the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid on the day of his interment, which will be confirmed at a later date as proclaimed by President Biden. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Dr. Eric France, Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer, provided an update on the pandemic, including the CDC’s updated guidance on quarantining and isolation and an overview of the state’s free, community COVID-19 testing locations. 

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be immediately lowered to half-staff on all public buildings to honor the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should remain at half-staff until the day of Senator Reid’s interment which will be confirmed at a later date. 

DENVER — The Employee Ownership Office, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), will launch the application process for the Employee Ownership Tax Credit on January 1, 2022. The tax credit will be available to Colorado-headquartered businesses that want to convert to an employee ownership model and will cover up to 50% of a qualified business’ conversion costs for use on their state income taxes.