Press Releases

DENVER - Today, the Governor appointed Pamela E. Johnston to the Kiowa County Court in the 15th Judicial District. The vacancy was created by the retirement of the Honorable Gary W. Davis, and the appointment is effective September 1, 2024. 

COMMERCE CITY - Today at Dupont Elementary in the Adams-14 School District, Governor Polis, in partnership with DonorsChoose, announced $2.7 million in funding from the Governor Emergency Education Relief (GEER) to help educators purchase new resources and supplies that will support student success in the classroom this school year. Teachers can receive up to $600 in supplies per classroom while supplies last. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took executive action to memorialize his verbal disaster declaration from July 5, 2024, in response to an avian flu outbreak in Weld County. This declaration activated the State Emergency Operations Plan and directed the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to take all necessary and appropriate State actions to assist with response, recovery, and mitigation efforts.

DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis sent a letter congratulating Venezuela’s President-elect Edmundo González on his victory in the election after Secretary of State Antony Blinken recognized González as the candidate who received the most votes. Earlier this week, the Governor released a statement recognizing the overwhelming evidence of González’s victory, and commending the millions of Venezuelans who made their voices heard in the election. 

DENVER - Today to Celebrate Colorado, Governor Polis welcomed visitors to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance and visited local, small businesses to highlight the important role they play in driving Colorado’s economy. 

COLORADO - Today, Governor Polis released a statement wishing everyone a happy Colorado Day.