Press Releases

  • Friday, July 17, 2020

    Gov. Polis, Dept. of Local Affairs, State Lawmakers Announce Rental Assistance Fund

    DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) today announced the Property Owner Preservation (POP) Program for rental assistance, resulting from HB20-1410, COVID-19-related Housing Assistance. The Governor thanks Representatives Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, D-Denver, and Tony Exum, D-Colorado Springs; Sen. Rachel Zenzinger D-Arvada, and Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, for partnering on this important legislation that allocates nearly $20 million in federal CARES Act funding for housing assistance.
  • Friday, July 17, 2020

    Governor, Legislators Announce Members of RTD Accountability Committee

    DENVER - Governor Jared Polis, Senator Faith Winter, Chair of the Senate Transportation & Energy Committee, and Representative Matt Gray, Chair of the House Transportation & Local Government Committee today announced appointments to the Regional Transportation District (RTD) Accountability Committee. One month ago, the Governor and legislators joined with RTD to announce the creation of this committee after it was unanimously approved by RTD.
  • Thursday, July 16, 2020

    Governor Polis Announces Statewide Mask Order

    DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced a Statewide mask order, directing Coloradans to wear a face covering while indoors. This Executive Order goes into effect at midnight tonight. The Governor also provided an update on the State’s response to COVID-19.
  • Thursday, July 16, 2020

    Gov. Polis Announces Interim Chief of Staff

    DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today announced that Rick Palacio will serve as the Interim Chief of Staff in the Governor’s Office starting August 1st while current Chief of Staff Lisa Kaufmann is on maternity leave. Kaufmann is expected to return to the office full time in early November and resume her role as Chief of Staff.
  • Wednesday, July 15, 2020

    Governor Polis Takes Action to Address COVID-19

    DENVER - Governor Jared Polis signed an Executive Order in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The Governor amended and extended an Executive Order suspending certain statutes allowing the operation of alternate care sites in Colorado. 
  • Tuesday, July 14, 2020

    Wix Announces New Denver Office

    DENVER – Governor Jared Polis and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade today announced that Wix.com, Ltd, a global leader in website creation, has selected Denver for the planned fall opening of its newest office location. This new Denver office is the latest domestic addition to support explosive company growth. Position at the Denver will include more than 200 full-time Customer Care team members initially and will add corresponding functions including sales and account management with its continued growth.