Press Releases

Friday, January 9, 2026

Colorado Recognized for National Climate Leadership, Receiving A-List Top-Status in Environmental Reporting and Data Transparency for the Second Year in a Row

DENVER - For the second year in a row, Colorado has received top marks for its environmental reporting and data transparency from CDP, a global non-profit running the world’s only independent environmental disclosure system. Colorado was one of only two states to receive this prestigious “A-list” designation out of 91 states and regions that disclosed in 2025. In addition, 30 U.S. cities were also named to the A-list, among those included Aspen, Denver, Fort Collins, and Lakewood.
Friday, January 9, 2026

Free Application Days Saves Students $2.4 Million in Application Fees

DENVER – Jan. 9, 2026: Colorado students submitted 71,504 college and university admissions applications during the state’s eighth annual Colorado Free Application Days, held Tuesday, Oct. 7, through Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The statewide initiative saw a 9% increase in participation compared to last year and saved students more than $2.4 million in waived application fees, the initiative has seen an increase of students every year since its launch.
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Governor Polis Applauds U.S. House For Supporting Extension of Federal Health Care Tax Credits; Senate Must Now Act to Protect Coloradans From Skyrocketing Costs

DENVER - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took an important bipartisan step toward extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs), which expired at the end of 2025, advancing legislation that would prevent steep health insurance premium increases for families in Colorado and across the country. The bill must now be taken up by the U.S. Senate in order to become law. In a statement, Governor Polis applauded today’s congressional action:
Thursday, January 8, 2026

Governor Polis Statement Following Congressional Vote on Arkansas Valley Conduit

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis expressed disappointment in Congress for failing to override President Trump’s veto and blocking continued progress on the Arkansas Valley Conduit, a long-delayed project critical to ensuring thousands of families in southeastern Colorado have access to safe, reliable drinking water.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Governor Polis Calls for Full Investigation into the Death of Renee Nicole Good

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis called for a full investigation into the death of Renee Nicole Good following a tragic incident with federal ICE agents in Minnesota. It has been reported that Ms. Good, the mother of a young child, is from the Colorado Springs area and has family living in Colorado.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026

New Aviation Training Program to Create 45 New Jobs in Pueblo, Meet Growing Nationwide Need for Aviation Maintenance Technicians

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Business Funding & Incentives division of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) announced state support for a new Aviation Maintenance Technician program through Pueblo Community College. The program is under development by CAE Training Center, the City of Pueblo, and Pueblo Community College to train new aviation maintenance technicians with an emphasis on serving former coal workers, veterans and high school graduates.
Friday, January 2, 2026

Governor Polis Submits Supplemental and Budget Amendment Request that Protects Education and Public Safety Funding, Focuses on Medicaid Sustainability

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis submitted the 2025-26 supplemental and budget amendment requests that maintain a balanced budget proposal and protect funding for Colorado schools and public safety investments, while also focusing on Medicaid sustainability and reducing the harm from H.R.1.
Friday, January 2, 2026

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered For Former Colorado State Senator Lewis H. Entz

STATEWIDE - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, January 3rd to honor the passing of former Colorado State Senator Lewis H. Entz. Flags will be lowered to half-staff starting from sunrise to sunset on Saturday, January 3rd, the day of Senator Entz’s memorial service.
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Primavera Celebrate Colorado’s Resilience in 2025 and Look Forward to a Strong 2026