Press Releases

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joined Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ned Calonge and State Epidemiologist Dr. Rachel Herlihy at a local pharmacy to receive their COVID-19 and flu shots ahead of the respiratory virus season.

DENVER - Governor Polis is calling on Congress and the Trump Administration to stop punishing the American people, pass a balanced budget, and end the current shutdown. Congressional Republicans' refusal to negotiate over the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) - an initiative that makes health insurance affordable for more than 24 million Americans - will cost hard working families, communities, and the economy billions.

DENVER - Today, in a major win for Colorado families and the state’s highly popular and successful Universal Preschool, the 10th Circuit of Appeals upheld a federal district court’s denial of a permanent injunction against the state in St Mary's Catholic Parish v. Roy.

Eagle County - The Colorado Department of Transportation cut the ribbon on the newly reconstructed Vail Pass Rest Area today, marking a major milestone for the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor, one of the state’s most iconic and heavily traveled interstates.

SOUTHERN COLORADO - Today, Governor Polis gathered small business owners, insurance experts, and health care leaders to highlight the urgency for Congress to renew the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits which, if Congress fails to renew by September 30th, will cause devastating premium hikes across the board for all Americans.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY - Today, Governor Polis officially requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This federal declaration would unlock FEMA funding to support the recovery efforts underway in Rio Blanco County in response to the Elk and Lee Fires.

COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, Governor Jared Polis gathered small business owners, health care providers, and insurance experts in Colorado Springs to highlight the devastating consequences families and businesses will face if Congress fails to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC) as part of the upcoming federal funding bill. While the credits expire at the end of the year, insurers will have to set premiums and marketplace customers will be signing up for next year’s plans within a matter of weeks, so Congress must act now or people across the country will be stuck with skyrocketing insurance costs in 2026.

ESTES PARK - Today, Governor Polis joined Estes Park Mayor Gary Hall, Jason Blum CEO of Blumhouse, John Cullen President of the Grand Heritage Hotel Group, OEDIT, and local film and economic leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Stanley Event Center and Blumhouse Space. The Colorado Educational and Cultural Facilities Authority (CECFA) and the Stanley Partnership for Art Culture and Education, LLC (the Stanley Partnership) joined in the announcement of the groundbreaking of the Stanley Event Center, a $60 million arts and culture destination that is the first phase of a three year project to preserve, expand, and improve the historic Stanley Hotel campus. Housed at the iconic Stanley Hotel, the inspiration for Stephen King's The Shining, and destination to horror film lovers from across the world, The Stanley Exhibit Center and Blumhouse Space will serve as a year-round hub for film, art and community, while honoring the horror genre with 10,000+ square feet of exhibit space.