Press Releases

Friday, February 8, 2019

Gov. Polis appoints top position at Human Services, Personnel and Administration

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today announced appointments for top positions at the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration.

Michelle Barnes, executive director of the Department of Human Services
Friday, February 8, 2019

Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor former U.S. Rep. John Dingell

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide now until sunset on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019 to honor former U.S. Rep. John Dingell, and as ordered by President Trump. Former Rep. Dingell died on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2019.

The full text of the President’s proclamation:
Thursday, February 7, 2019

Gov. Polis appoints new judge on Jefferson County Court

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis today appointed Corinne Magid to the Jefferson County Court in the First Judicial District. Magid fills a vacancy created by the appointment of Ryan Stuart to the 18th Judicial District Court.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019

State government offices in Denver area will close early today

DENVER — Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 — State of Colorado government offices in Denver and surrounding suburban counties will close at 2 p.m. due to extreme weather conditions.

State facilities essential to public health and safety will maintain regular operating schedules and “essential personnel” will maintain regular schedules.
Monday, February 4, 2019

Gov. Polis and Sen. Bennet sign joint letter opposing the proposed freeze of fuel efficiency standards

DENVER - Ahead of tomorrow’s Senate confirmation vote on Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler, Gov. Jared Polis and U.S. Senator Michael Bennet sent a letter to Wheeler opposing the proposed freeze of fuel efficiency standards that require ongoing improvements to light-duty vehicles.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Governor’s Office releases statement on Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association

DENVER — Today the Governor’s Office released a statement regarding Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association:
Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Gov. Polis signs executive order establishing the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today signed an executive order establishing the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, led by Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. The goal of the Office is to study, identify and implement policies that will lower health care costs while ensuring all Coloradans have access to affordable, quality care.
Friday, January 18, 2019

Governor Polis Announces Expanded Benefits to Federal Workers Impacted by Shutdown

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis announced today that federal workers in Colorado who are required to report to work yet whose pay is being withheld, known as excepted workers - are now permitted to file a claim for jobless benefits.
Thursday, January 17, 2019

Gov. Polis signs executive order supporting Colorado’s transition to zero emission vehicles

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today signed an executive order outlining a suite of initiatives and strategies aimed at supporting a transition to zero emission vehicles.
Tuesday, January 15, 2019

Gov. Polis submits budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2019-20

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today submitted his first budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) of the General Assembly. New K12 budget forecasts that reflect higher local district property tax revenue and lower enrollment growth and inflation have lowered the State funding need for school finance. This reduction creates room in the budget for the Governor’s proposals without increasing General Fund spending and also allows for additional savings.