Press Releases

  • Thursday, March 5, 2020

    Updated information on COVID-19

    DENVER (March 5): Today, Gov. Polis and state health officials announced Colorado’s first presumptive positive case of COVID-19, as well as a subsequent second case. Below, find the most recent information on both cases. Updates will also be made available as needed, or on a daily basis, on the Department of Public Health and Environment’s website.
  • Tuesday, March 3, 2020

    Gov. Polis Signs HB20-1289

    DENVER - Gov. Polis today signed HB20-1289, Align Precinct Caucus Eligibility Deadlines.
  • Thursday, February 27, 2020

    Gov. Polis, Lt. Gov. Primavera Unveil 2020 Health Care Roadmap

    DENVER - Today Gov. Polis and Lt. Gov. Primavera released an updated 2020 Roadmap to Saving Coloradans Money on Health Care to reflect the progress made over the last year to lower health care costs for Coloradans. The governor and lieutenant governor first released the roadmap in April of 2019. They were joined by state lawmakers and advocates at the state capitol today.
  • Thursday, February 27, 2020

    Gov. Polis Commends USDA for Evolving Approach to Hemp Testing

    DENVER - Following reports that the federal government is abandoning its proposed requirement for utilizing only DEA approved laboratories for testing hemp, Gov. Jared Polis released the following statement: “Colorado is leading the way when it comes to hemp production and cultivation. I'm relieved that the USDA and Sec. Perdue are recognizing the concerns that Colorado raised in our comments on the interim final rule. This move will help create more job opportunities, will help our farmers and our economy,” said Governor Jared Polis.