Press Releases

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Colorado Leading the Way: New Study Finds Land Use Reforms, Many of Which Colorado Has Already Taken, Popular Especially Among Seniors

DENVER - A recent study by AARP and Pew, focusing on housing challenges faced by aging Americans. This new study looked at a number of housing reforms studying their popularity and impact on the housing needs of aging Americans. “Colorado is the best state in the nation to live out your golden years.
Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Governor Polis Releases Statement on Passing of American Icon and Actor Robert Redford

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joins fans from across the world to mourn the death of American actor Robert Redford.
Monday, September 15, 2025

Governor Polis Announces that Switzerland and Colorado Have Become State Partners

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Swiss Confederation and Colorado National Guard have officially become state partners under the National Guard State Partnership Program. A signing ceremony with officials from Switzerland and Colorado occurred Sept. 15, 2025, at the Bellevue Palace in Bern, Switzerland.
Friday, September 12, 2025

Creating Rural Jobs: Mytikas Manufacturing Bringing 170 New Jobs to Fremont County

Fremont — Today, Governor Polis and The Business Funding & Incentives (BF&I) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Mytikas Manufacturing, a producer of sustainable, high-efficiency galvanized steel components and zero-waste tiny homes, has become the first Fremont County business to join the Rural Jump-Start program. Mytikas Manufacturing, which utilizes high tech extrusion equipment, is projected to create 170 new jobs in Fremont County and deliver cost-efficient, durable, and eco-friendly housing solutions.
Friday, September 12, 2025

Recognizing National Recovery Month, Governor Polis and DOLA Announce the Opening of Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community (formerly Ridge View)

WATKINS, CO – This week, Governor Jared Polis joined the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), State and community partners, and local leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the Sage Ridge Supportive Residential Community, a campus designed to help Coloradans recover from homelessness, achieve stability, and reconnect with their chosen communities in recognition of National Recovery Month.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff to Honor the Anniversary of September 11th and the Passing of Charlie Kirk

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff in honor of the victims of the September 11th terrorist attack, and released the following statement. Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, September 11, 2025.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Governor Polis Statement on Shooting at Evergreen High School

EVERGREEN - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on a shooting at Evergreen High School.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

RK Industries Announces Major Expansion in Aurora, Colorado, Bringing 1,786 New Jobs

AURORA – Today, Governor Polis, the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Aurora Economic Development Council announced that RK Industries LLC, a Colorado-based leader in construction, manufacturing, advanced fabrication, and building services solutions, announced plans to expand its operations in Aurora, Colorado. The 154,488-square-foot facility will house RK Industries’ headquarters and four of the company’s eight businesses: RK Industries, RK Mechanical, RK Service, and RK Electrical, along with RK Foundation.
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera Call on Congressional Delegation to Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, Help Save Coloradans Money on Health Care

DENVER - Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera sent a letter to Colorado’s Congressional delegation calling on them to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit so that Coloradans will not see their health care bills spike at the end of September.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025

Governor Polis Visits Grand Junction to Highlight Need For Federal Action to Renew Health Care Tax Credits and Save Coloradans Money, Discusses How Trump Tariffs are Hurting Colorado Businesses

GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis was on the Western Slope in Grand Junction visiting with health care leaders to highlight the importance of the federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, and the devastating increases Coloradans will see to health care premiums if Congress fails to renew it.