Press Releases

  • Monday, February 24, 2025

    Colorado Airports Contribute $68.9 Billion Annually to State’s Economy

    WATKINS, CO –The Colorado Department of Transportation's (CDOT) Division of Aeronautics is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Colorado Aviation Economic Impact Study (CEIS). This comprehensive study aims to quantify the economic contributions of airports across the state, updating the previous analysis conducted in 2020. 

  • Monday, February 24, 2025

    Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff To Honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld

    DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, February 25th, 2025, to honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld. 

    "Today, I join many across the state to honor the life of Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld. I am thankful for Rep. Bockenfeld's commitment to his district and his thoughtful approach to his legislative work, including during his time at the Joint Budget Committee. My thoughts are with the Bockenfeld family and I hope they find comfort in their community during this difficult time." 

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025

    Governors Approve Federal Priorities at Winter Meeting

    WASHINGTON, DC – At the 2025 Winter Meeting of the National Governors Association (NGA), Governors approved federal priorities to advocate to the 119th Congress and the administration. The priorities were developed by three bipartisan, Governor-led task forces who meet regularly to discuss issues and policies that impact states, territories and commonwealths. The federal priorities are backed by a resolution that was unanimously voted on at today’s business session to serve as a roadmap for NGA’s advocacy efforts at the federal level. 

  • Saturday, February 22, 2025

    Education Innovation in Focus at National Governors Association Winter Meeting

    Washington, DC – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis was joined by ParentData CEO Emily Oster and technology journalist Kara Swisher as Governors explored how to harness data and technology to advance education innovations. The conversation was the latest in a series of events held in support of Governor Polis’ NGA Chair’s Initiative, Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success.

  • Thursday, February 20, 2025

    Lieutenant Governor Primavera Appoints Ian J. Kellogg to the 2nd Judicial District Court

    DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, Lieutenant Governor Primavera appointed Ian J. Kellogg to the 2nd Judicial District Court. The appointment fills the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of the Honorable Darryl F. Shockley, and is effective immediately.
  • Thursday, February 20, 2025

    Bringing 893 New Jobs to Western Colorado: Morgan Mining to Expand Manufacturing Industry in Grand Junction and Mesa County

    GRAND JUNCTION – Today, Governor Polis, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) announced that Morgan Mining, a leading interdisciplinary construction, mining, engineering, and management firm, has selected Grand Junction, Colorado, for expansion. This project will grow the advanced manufacturing industry and create new, good-paying jobs in rural Colorado.