Press Releases

  • Thursday, September 19, 2024

    High Altitude Geothermal, LLC becomes first Rural Jump-Start Participant in Moffat County

    CRAIG — Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that High Altitude Geothermal, LLC is the first Moffat County business and the first geothermal company to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program. The RJS program is intended to encourage economic development and job creation in rural communities across the state.
  • Thursday, September 19, 2024

    Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting Releases September Economic Forecast

    DENVER - Today, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting released the September economic forecast for Colorado. After several quarters of strong growth where Colorado outperformed the U.S. in wages and income, the forecast shows a return to more normalized levels in these areas as well as a tighter fiscal environment.
  • Wednesday, September 18, 2024

    Lt. Governor Primavera Honored for Public Policy Work on Cancer by the American Cancer Society

    WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Lt. Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Dianne Primavera received the National Distinguished Advocacy Award (NDAA), the highest national advocacy honor given by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). This award is a mark of distinction and accomplishment in the field of public policy advocacy pertaining to cancer.
  • Monday, September 16, 2024

    Governor Polis Takes Executive Action Providing Resources in Response to Pearl Fire in Larimer County

    DENVER - Today, Governor Polis issued a verbal declaration of disaster emergency to provide support and resources in response to the Pearl Fire in Larimer County. This declaration authorizes the Colorado Department of Public Safety, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and the Division of Fire Prevention and Control to assist in the response and recovery efforts. This declaration also authorizes the activation of the National Guard to assist with response and recovery efforts if deemed necessary by the Department of Public Safety.
  • Monday, September 16, 2024

    Governor Polis and Department of Commerce Break Ground on New Quantum Tech Park in Arvada

    ARVADA - Just months after being designated as a Quantum Tech Hub, Governor Polis joined Deputy Secretary Don Graves and the Department of Commerce to break ground on the new Quantum Tech Park in Arvada. The 70-acre site will be dedicated to elevating quantum technology and research in Colorado. The future site will help create up to 10,000 new jobs in Colorado by 2030, 80% of which will not require an advanced degree. Governor Polis and Deputy Secretary Graves were also joined by Rep. Brittany Pettersen, Boulder Mayor Aaron Brockett, Colorado School of Mines President Paul Johnson, and leadership from the University of Colorado Boulder and Elevate Quantum.
  • Monday, September 16, 2024

    Governor Polis Discusses Colorado’s Leadership in Workforce Development and Breaks Ground on New Recycling Facility

    DENVER - Today, Governor Polis discussed Colorado’s efforts to become a leader in recycling and creating a more sustainable future, provided a keynote address on Colorado’s leadership on workforce development, and joined the Department of Commerce to break ground on the new Quantum Tech Park in Arvada after Colorado was recently designated as a Quantum Tech Hub.
  • Friday, September 13, 2024

    Governor Polis Visits Meadowood Housing in Carbondale, Celebrates Workforce Housing Expansions in Colorado

    CARBONDALE - Today, Governor Polis visited the Meadowood Housing project, a completed 50-unit housing development built to address workforce housing needs for the staff of the Roaring Forks School District. 

    “Building housing that Coloradans can afford, and is close to work for our educators helps our rural communities thrive and our students succeed. Meadowood Housing will provide better housing options that local educators can actually afford while saving them time and money on their commute,” said Governor Polis.