Press Releases

Sunday, November 19, 2023

Governor Polis Releases Statement on One-Year Anniversary of Club Q Tragedy

COLORADO SPRINGS - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Governor Polis Presents Budget Proposal Fully Funding Education to Joint Budget Committee

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis presented his budget proposal to the General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee for consideration. Governor Polis has proposed a budget that addresses the pressing challenges facing Colorado and prepares the state to weather any future economic challenges, and for the first time in 14 years fulfills the promise to voters to fully fund our schools.
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Governor Polis and Dept. of Higher Ed Highlight CollegeInvest First Step Program, Helping More Than 10,000 Families Begin Saving for Their Children's Education

DENVER - Governor Polis and Dr. Angie Paccione, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) celebrated the success of the CollegeInvest First Step Program, which has awarded $1 million to more than 10,000 Colorado families saving for their children's future education and highlighted additional opportunities to save. The CollegeInvest First Step program helps families begin planning and saving for their children's postsecondary education by awarding $100 to a CollegeInvest savings account free of charge. Additionally, Governor Polis and CDPHE highlighted the opportunity for families already enrolled in the First Step program or who join the program before December 31, 2023, to access additional dollar-for-dollar matching up to $2,500 over the next five years.
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Governor Polis Appoints Chantel E. Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court

DENVER- Today, Governor Polis appointed Chantel E. Contiguglia to the 1st Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Randall C. Arp and is effective January 1, 2024.
Thursday, November 16, 2023

Governor Polis Announces Update to Cabinet

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis announced an update to his cabinet today.

“I am thrilled to announce David Edinger will lead the Office of Information Technology and want to thank Tony Neal-Graves for his impactful tenure and commitment to public service,” said Governor Polis. “David’s passion for technology is driven by its ability to accelerate innovation and grant people easier access to the services they need.”
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Governor Polis Applauds White House Budget Supplemental Request & Urges Congress to Avoid Federal Shutdown

DENVER - Gov
Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Polis Administration & Colorado Energy Office Launch Grant Program to Support Geothermal Energy Technology Adoption

STATEWIDE - Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 - The Polis administration and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) launched the first round of applications for the Geothermal Energy Grant Program (GEGP) Tuesday, which will provide funding to support the use of zero-emission, geothermal energy for electricity generation and space heating and cooling. CEO will award a total of $5 million during the first funding round, with at least one additional funding round opening next fiscal year.
Friday, November 10, 2023

Update on Special Session of 74th General Assembly

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis provided non-substantive non-substantive technical and clarifying amendments to the scope of the
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Governor Polis Appoints Pax L. Moultrie and Grant T. Sullivan to the Colorado Court of Appeals

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis made two appointments to fill vacancies on the Colorado Court of Appeals.

Governor Polis appointed Pax L. Moultrie to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable David Furman, which is effective January 1, 2024.
Thursday, November 9, 2023

Governor Polis Calls Special Session of 74th General Assembly, Urges Legislature to Put People Over Politics to Save Coloradans Money on Property Taxes

DENVER -