Press Releases

  • Friday, November 7, 2025

    Governor Polis Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Delaying Food Assistance for Millions of Hungry Americans Following Supreme Court Action

    DENVER — Tonight, following an appeal by the Trump administration to block the delivery of full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for the month of November, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration the ability to pause SNAP payments to states, creating more uncertainty for hardworking families and individuals. Earlier today, a federal district court ruled that the Trump administration is obligated to fully fund SNAP to states, and as a result Colorado began processing full payments to program recipients. Prior to the Supreme Court order, approximately 32,000 Colorado SNAP beneficiaries received full benefits. Hours after, the Trump administration continued efforts to take food assistance away from Americans by appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court, which blocked the lower court’s order requiring full payment, leaving millions of Americans, and over 560,000 Coloradans, who have yet to receive payments, in limbo.
  • Friday, November 7, 2025

    State Requests Full SNAP Food Assistance Funding for November, SNAP participants will likely see full payments over the next few days

    DENVER (Nov. 7, 2025) — Today, the State will submit to its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment vendor a request for SNAP participants to receive full payments for November. The vendor will work in the coming hours to get those dollars from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and load payments onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards. Should this request go through, more than 600,000 Coloradans who rely on SNAP to help purchase healthy food will begin receiving full payments for the month of November, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) announced.
  • Thursday, November 6, 2025

    Gov. Polis: Speaker Pelosi is a Transformational American Leader

    DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis honored former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi upon announcing her retirement from Congress. Gov. Polis previously served alongside Speaker Pelosi in the United States Congress for ten years and worked with her to pass transformational laws like the Affordable Care Act, the Every Student Succeeds Act, ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, helping the United States rebound from economic hardships, and protecting American democracy.
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025

    Colorado State Land Board Acquires Lake Fork Ranch to Expand Trust’s Revenue and Conservation Opportunities

    DENVER – The Colorado State Board of Land Commissioners (State Land Board) has approved the acquisition of the approximately 800-acre Lake Fork Ranch, located just west of Leadville in Lake County. The purchase represents a strategic reinvestment of trust land proceeds into a high-quality property with strong natural and agricultural values, diverse income potential, and long-term value-appreciation prospects. Through this acquisition, continued agricultural use and carefully planned recreation access will ensure that the ranch remains an active and productive part of the local economy.
  • Wednesday, November 5, 2025

    Winter Park Express Continues Its Success for Winter 2025-26; Kicks Off on December 19

    WINTER PARK, Colo., Nov. 5, 2025 — To meet growing demand for train travel through the mountain corridor and build off of a successful season last winter, the Amtrak Winter Park Express will kick off its season with holiday runs starting December 19, 2025. This seasonal service will run four days weekly after the New Year. With 57 roundtrips this season the Winter Park Express will continue to affordably and conveniently serve ski and non-ski passengers traveling between Denver and the Fraser Valley.
  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Vice President

    DENVER - On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following the lowering of flags by the White House in honor of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from now until sunset on the day of interment to honor the passing of the former Vice President, in accordance with U.S. flag code. 

    Per past practice, the flags shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been announced. 

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  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    Today is Election Day! Governor Polis Reminds Coloradans to Vote in Election Today by 7 pm

    DENVER - Today, Governor Polis reminded Coloradans to vote in this year's election. 

    “Today is election day in Colorado. Don't forget to make your voice heard and cast your vote. Colorado’s secure and safe elections are a national gold standard, so Coloradans, whether voting by mail or in-person, can rest assured that our votes and voices are heard,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. 

  • Monday, November 3, 2025

    Polis Administrations Celebrates Increased EV Incentives for New and Used Electric Vehicles

    Boulder - Governor Polis and EV industry leaders gathered at Boulder Hybrids this morning to celebrate an increase in Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Electric Vehicle rebate amounts that took effect today. The Governor was joined by Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Executive Director Will Toor and Boulder Hybrids owner Paul Guzyk. VXC rebates increased from $6,000 to $9,000 for new EV purchases and leases and $4,000 to $6,000 for used EV purchases and leases. Even without the federal tax credit, which expired on September 30 of this year, eligible Coloradans can still get up to $15,000 off the upfront cost of a new electric vehicle with state incentives alone.