Press Releases

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Governors Polis, Stitt Issue Statement on Potential Medicaid Funding Cuts

Washington, D.C. – Today, National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement:
Thursday, March 6, 2025

Celebrating Denver International Airport: The Doorway To The Rockies

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined Denver Mayor Johnston, Denver City Council, Adams County Commissioners, and other former elected officials at the Denver International Airport (DEN) 30th Anniversary Celebration to highlight the positive impact the airport has on Colorado’s economy and discuss the future of the national hub.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Governor Polis Pours a Pint For Colorado Pint Day at Novel Strand Brewing Co.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis visited Novel Strand Brewing Co. to highlight Colorado's microbreweries, and take part in the festivities by pouring a pint.
Monday, March 3, 2025

Governor Polis: Trump’s Tariff Tax will Raise Costs For All

DENVER - President Trump plans to implement a new 25% tax on hardworking Americans through his disastrous tariff tax.
Monday, March 3, 2025

DOLA’s Division of Property Taxation Encourages Eligible Colorado Seniors to Take Advantage of the 2025-26 Qualified Senior Primary Residential Classification Property Tax Reduction

STATEWIDE – The Qualified Senior Primary Residential Classification program is available for tax years 2025 and 2026. This allows property owners who moved between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2025, and lost their Senior Property Tax Exemption, or those who plan to move in 2025 and would lose the exemption, to retain the property tax reduction for their new primary residence for 2025 and 2026.
Monday, March 3, 2025

Governor Polis Urges Trump Administration to Comply with Court Order, Demands Public Safety Funding to Be Distributed to Colorado per Court Order

DENVER - The Trump administration’s freeze on Homeland Security Grants allocated for Colorado could make the state less safe. The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), issued by the United States District Court, clearly prohibits the federal government from pausing, freezing, or otherwise impeding the disbursement of federal financial assistance to the states. Nonetheless, the administration continues to stop paying for important programs like State and Local Cyber Security, Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, and the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The Trump administration is withholding this funding from organizations that are implementing much-needed safety measures. The federal government promised Colorado $69.5 million in public safety grants. The state will do everything it can to bridge the gap in funding and ensure that it receives the funds Congress authorized for communities throughout Colorado.
Friday, February 28, 2025

Governor Polis: Colorado Continues to Stand with Ukraine

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following President Trump and Vice-President Vance’s chaotic meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Thursday, February 27, 2025

Governor Polis Signs First Bill of Legislative Session into Law Strengthening Colorado's Healthcare Workforce

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed bipartisan HB25-1022 - Qualified Medication Administration Personnel, sponsored by Representatives Cecelia Espenoza and Karen McCormick, and Senators Dafna Michaelson Jenet and Janice Rich. The bill helps expand qualifications for healthcare professionals and strengthen Colorado's healthcare workforce.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Governor Polis, The Department of Natural Resources, Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program invests $8.4 million in 19 New Wildfire Mitigation Projects

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today $8.4 million through the Colorado Strategic Wildfire Action Program (COSWAP), which accelerates forest restoration and wildfire risk reduction through targeted projects that protect communities, watersheds and critical infrastructure.
Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Governor Polis in Washington Pushing Congress to Reject Harmful Medicaid Cuts

WASHINGTON DC – While in Washington DC, Colorado Governor Jared Polis spoke with Members of Congress today, urging them to reject the proposed $880 billion dollar proposed cuts to Medicaid which would be devastating for hardworking Coloradans, rural hospitals, and safety net providers. Roughly 1.3 million Colorado children and adults are enrolled in Medicaid and the Child Health Plan Plus, which are funded jointly by the state and federal government.