Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) celebrated the launch of the nation's first statewide electric bicycle tax credit. Colorado residents are now eligible to save up to $450 off their e-bike purchase, meaning less traffic and less pollution for Coloradans. The e-bike tax credit reflects Colorado's bold climate goals while promoting sustainable communities for future generations

DENVER – Today, Governor Jared Polis announced awards for the 2023-2024 Forest Restoration and Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program grant cycle. In total, the Colorado State Forest Service will award $7.2 million to 31 projects in 17 counties across Colorado.

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced a new Colorado-themed shoe line. The Colorado-themed footwear line will highlight our beautiful state while promoting Colorado in a unique and fashionable way. The announcement of the shoe line merges Governor Polis's blue-themed shoe apparel worn during his 2018 run for Governor and fan-favorite Colorado-themed shoes he now often wears.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement on the EPA’s final Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles.

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments

DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement on the passing of Senator Joe Lieberman.

EAGLE COUNTY - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Colorado Department of Early Childhood Executive Director Lisa Roy, visited two preschools in Eagle County to celebrate the success of Colorado's Universal Preschool program (UPK) and highlight the open enrollment period for next fall that families can sign up at upk.Colorado.gov. Preschool is serving nearly 40,000 students across Colorado in its first year, propelling Colorado from 26th in preschool access to 8th.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) announced the launch of the second year of Transformative Landscape Change (TLC) Challenge program, which challenges local communities to reimagine their public spaces and embrace waterwise landscaping. The effort, a partnership with the nonprofit Resource Central, is designed to convert water-intensive landscapes into climate-appropriate, low-water-use, and attractive spaces.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order setting a congressional vacancy election for June 25, 2024, to fill Colorado’s 4th Congressional District vacancy following the resignation of Representative Ken Buck.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law.