DENVER - Colorado is home to a world-class Olympic training facility and today Governor Jared Polis sent his best wishes and congratulations to Colorado’s Olympic and Paralympic athletes as they head to compete in the XXXII Olympic Games in Tokyo. More than 32 Colorado athletes are set to compete in the Olympics, representing the U.S. in sports including cycling, gymnastics, rowing, sport climbing, taekwondo, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s efforts to get more Coloradans vaccinated. Governor Polis was joined by Joe Garcia, Chancellor, Colorado Community College System; Tara Trujillo, COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign Manager; and Brittany Morris Saunders, Amazon. 

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, and leaders from the Colorado General Assembly sent a letter to the First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, touting the state’s commitment to providing members of the military and their families with unmatched quality of life.

DENVER - Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI), part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA), released preliminary information about the health insurance plans and premiums for 2022, for the individual market (meaning health insurance plans for people who don’t get their insurance from an employer) and the small group market (for small businesses with 2-100 employees).

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the ninth anniversary of the Aurora Theater Shooting that tragically killed 12 people. 

Denver – Governor Polis will honor Joe Ellis and the Denver Broncos with the Community Enrichment Award at the Mizel Institute Annual Event on September 1st, 2021 at Empower Field at Mile High. Joe Ellis is the president and CEO of the Denver Broncos Football Club. The Mizel Institute Community Enrichment Award is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the community and worked to significantly enhance the lives of others. Previous recipients include Senator John Hickenlooper, Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Governor William & First Lady Frances Owens, Governor Roy Romer, Chancellor Daniel Ritchie, Richard L. Monfort, John Elway, Pat Bowlen and Peter H. Coors, among many others.

DENVER - Colorado’s newly formed Broadband Advisory Board today announced the release of its inaugural annual report, highlighting its first six months and its priorities for the year ahead as it works to bring fast, reliable and affordable broadband service to all Coloradans.