Press Releases

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Governor Jared Polis, CDLE Announce the Colorado Jumpstart Incentive

DENVER — Today Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order creating a new monetary incentive program to support unemployed Coloradans as they return to work full time. Under the Colorado Jumpstart incentive program, unemployed individuals are eligible to receive an incentive of up to $1,600 to support the transition into full-time work.
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed 5 bills during signing ceremonies
Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Governor Polis Calls for National Park Designation of Amache Site

DENVER- Governor Polis sent a letter calling on the National Park Service to support the inclusion of the former Amache Japanese Internment Camp Site near Grenada, Colorado into the National Park system. The National Park Service is currently evaluating the suitability for inclusion of the Amache site into the National Park system through a Special Resource Study. This study represents an early step in the process of designating this site as a National Park site, and was directed by congress via the 2019 John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act. The public may wish to provide public comment during this time, or participate in one of the upcoming public comment sessions that will be held by the National Park Service later this month.
Monday, May 17, 2021

Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed 11 bills administratively.
Monday, May 17, 2021

Governor Polis Signs Bipartisan Budget, Paving Way for Colorado Comeback

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed SB21-205, the FY 2021-2022 Long Appropriations Bill. Gov.
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Governor Polis Visits Southwest Colorado

SOUTHWEST COLORADO - Today Governor Jared Polis traveled across Southwest Colorado, making stops in Manassa, Durango, Ignacio and Towaoc.
Saturday, May 15, 2021

Governor Polis Signs Bill Into Law

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill into law at a signing ceremony at Fort Lewis College in Durango.
Friday, May 14, 2021

Colorado Begins Awarding New Revitalizing Main Streets Grants from Additional State Stimulus Funding

STATEWIDE- The Colorado Department of Transportation continues to award Revitalizing Main Streets grants to help communities improve their roadways and community infrastructure, supporting strong economic activity and public safety. The Revitalizing Main Streets grant program began last summer in an effort to mitigate the negative economic fallout from the COVID-19 crisis.
Friday, May 14, 2021

Gov. Polis Announces New Mask Guidelines, Visits UPS Vaccine Clinic

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis shared Colorado’s new mask guidelines, following yesterday’s announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

“If you have been fully vaccinated, the pandemic is largely over for you, and you can now resume your activities without a mask,” said Governor Jared Polis. “This is the day we have been waiting for. If you haven’t yet been vaccinated, you should continue to wear a mask in public indoor spaces. I hope the fun of an unmasked future incentivizes those who have yet to get the vaccine to do so.”
Friday, May 14, 2021

Governor Polis Signs Bill Into Law

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed one bill into law.

The Governor signed the following bill in a signing ceremony: