Press Releases

Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Bipartisan Bill Protecting Animals by Promoting Adoption In Colorado

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined by Lt. Governor Primavera, and bill sponsors, signed SB25-085 - Health-Related Research Test Subjects, sponsored by Senators Cathy Kipp and John Carson and Representatives Manny Rutinel and Amy Paschal. The bill aims to provide an avenue for adoption of a dog or cat from a health-related research facility.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Governor Polis, Office of Just Transition and OEDIT Announce $2 Million for New Multi-Use Events and Resiliency Center in Moffat County

DENVER — Today, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced their intent to award Moffat County a $2 million Just Transition Community Funding grant to support the creation of a Multi-Use Events and Resiliency Center. The project supports Moffat County's economic transition strategy by capitalizing on year-round fairground utilization and enhancing opportunities for expanded use, generating increased economic benefits and cultural value.
Monday, April 21, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Bill Into Law

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bill into law administratively.
Monday, April 21, 2025

Polis Administration and Department of Agriculture Announce New Climate Resilience Funding for Colorado Farms and Ranches

Broomfield, Colo. — Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience Office (ADCRO) announced new grant opportunities to support climate resilience projects within the state's agricultural sector.
Monday, April 21, 2025

Governor Polis Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement and ordered flags to be flown at half staff until sunset on the day of interment to honor the late Pope Francis, as ordered by President Trump.
Monday, April 21, 2025

Lt. Governor Primavera and the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation Release 2025 Colorado Health IT Roadmap to Expand Access to Care and Save Coloradans Money

DENVER — Today, the Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), within the Office of Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, officially released the 2025 Colorado Health IT Roadmap, a multi-year strategy that lays out Colorado’s priorities for transforming the health technology landscape to better serve communities across the state and save Coloradans money.
Friday, April 18, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law

DENVER - Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively.
Friday, April 18, 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Launches New Round of Outdoor Equity Grant Funding

DENVER — Today, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced its Outdoor Equity Grant funding opportunity, aimed at increasing access to outdoor recreation activities for underserved Colorado youth and families. From April 18-June 2, organizations helping instill a sense of wonder, excitement and responsibility for the environment in Colorado youth can apply for financial support from the Colorado Outdoor Equity Grant Program (OEGP), which will award funding through Outdoor Equity Grants this December.
Friday, April 18, 2025

Colorado Lt. Governor Primavera Urges Congress to Protect AmeriCorps and Critical Services Across the State

DENVER — Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera expressed deep concern over the Trump administration demobilizing AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) teams and placing 85% of the AmeriCorps federal agency staff on administrative leave — moves that would immediately impact thousands of Coloradans and undercut vital community services across the state.
Thursday, April 17, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Supporting Military-Connected Families and Children With Disabilities; Supporting Colorado for All

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, joined by Lt. Governor Primavera, signed SB25-073- Military-Connected Children With Disabilities, sponsored by Senators Larry Liston and Janice Marchman, and Representatives Rebecca Keltie and Matthew Martinez. The bill helps ensure that military-connected children with disabilities in Colorado are guaranteed access to their existing education program upon enrollment in a Colorado school, and prior to the start of their first day.