Press Releases

DENVER - This morning, Governor Polis celebrated the first annual trip of the Winter Park Express, sending off skiers to hit the slopes without the mountain traffic. 

Impacts of H.R.1 reduce revenue and will turn off money saving tax credits for Coloradans 

DENVER - Today, the Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting presented its December Economic Forecast to the Joint Budget Committee. 

“The White House’s destructive trade wars continue to hurt our economy, skyrocket costs, and worsen inflation ahead of the holidays. Despite this, we are maintaining a healthy reserve to secure Colorado’s fiscal future,” said Governor Polis. 

DENVER - Today the Trump Administration announced its intent to reschedule cannabis. This is on the backs of years of work spanning administrations to bring the nation to this point. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis made two appointments in the 6th Judicial District. The Governor appointed Kelly J. Tompkins to the San Juan County Court. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable Anthony D. Edwards to the Archuleta County Court and is effective immediately. The Governor also appointed Douglas J. Reynolds to the La Plata County Court. This vacancy is created by the appointment of the Honorable R. Reid Stewart to the 6th Judicial District Court and is effective January 2, 2026. 

Kelly J. Tompkins 

DENVER – Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced five new recipients of voter-approved Proposition 123 Equity funds. These selections are intended to provide investment capital for low- and middle-income multifamily affordable rental housing in communities across the state, including Colorado Springs, Grand Junction, and Pueblo. 

FORT COLLINS - Today, Governor Polis, State Legislators, and local leaders announced a new proposal to break down barriers to new homes that Coloradans can afford, continuing Colorado’s leadership to lower the cost of housing and save families money. 

Douglas County - Elk, pronghorn, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions and a variety of other species are now able to cross the I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur, which is North America’s largest wildlife overpass. Earlier this month, the Colorado Department completed construction of the structure, including covering the overpass surface with dirt and vegetation. The project was completed in less than a year, ahead of schedule, and on budget. 

Governor Polis, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, Colorado State Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service, and Local Governments Come Together to Take Action