Press Releases

PUEBLO - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced CDOT’s plans to re-open Interstate 25 near Pueblo at the site of Sunday’s train derailment. The Governor discussed the state’s efforts to get the highway open in both directions and debris removal and surveyed the damage. Governor Polis offered his condolences to the family and loved ones of Lafollette Henderson, the driver who was killed in this incident. 

PUEBLO - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following a train derailment near Pueblo, Colorado: 

With Nearly 100,000 Jewish Americans living in Colorado, Gov. Polis celebrates the many contributions of the community
 

DENVER- Today, National Governors Association Chair Utah Governor Spencer Cox and Vice Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued the following statement condemning the recent terrorist attacks in Israel and calling on Congress and the White House to provide support.

Coal Transition Community grants expand local business and healthcare services while creating new jobs 

Colorado Leaders Make Latest Bipartisan Push for TechHub Following Federal CHIPS and Science Act, Colorado is on Path to Achieve 100% Renewable Energy and is Clean TechHub, Clean Tech Industry Supports Jobs Across Colorado

DENVER –  Today, Governor Polis issued an executive order to improve the criminal justice system and ensure Colorado continues to create effective, evidence-based criminal justice policy by establishing the Working Group on Transforming Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the Working Group). Following the sunset of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (“CCJJ”) in September 2023, the state has the opportunity to establish a permanent entity or entities that will continue the state’s work to improve the future of Colorado’s justice system.

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the deadly attacks on Israel.

“I am deeply heartbroken and alarmed by the deadly attack against the Israeli people. I call on Hamas to immediately cease their attack against Israel. I will continue to monitor the crisis and stand in solidarity with Israel.”

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