Press Releases

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Governor Polis Statement on Passing of Former Commissioner of Agriculture John Stulp

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis remembers the life of John Stulp who served as the Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture from 2006 to 2010 and water advisor to Governor John Hickenlooper from 2010 to 2018.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Governor Polis Highlights Colorado’s Expansion of Opportunities in STEM Education and Health Care

AURORA/WHEAT RIDGE - Today, Governor Polis joined leaders from across the nation at the NAF Conference in Aurora to discuss expanding educational opportunities for high school students in STEM fields to better equip students for the careers of the future and to contribute to a strong and thriving workforce in Colorado.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Governor Polis, Colorado Education Leaders: Trump’s Cuts to Education Funding Hurts Colorado Students, Teachers, and Future Workforce

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis sat down with education leaders, including school superintendents and teachers, to hear how the Trump Administration's withholding of approximately $80 million in education grant funding will hurt educators, students, and classroom achievement, hampering Colorado’s economy and future workforce.
Monday, July 7, 2025

Governor Polis: With New Tariffs, Trump Raises Costs for Americans, Hurts Allies

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on President Trump’s new Executive Order on tariffs. In April, a court struck down President Trump’s tariffs that raised the cost for Americans on everyday goods which Colorado helped lead.
Monday, July 7, 2025

Colorado Sending Support to Texas Following Devastating Floods

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a statement on the Texas floods.
Monday, July 7, 2025

Governor Polis Continues Fighting to Break Down Barriers to New Housing Coloradans Can Afford

A recent study shows local zoning restricts housing options and curbs the construction of affordable housing in Colorado

DENVER - Earlier this week, National Zoning Atlas released a first-of-its-kind analysis on local zoning ordinances and how they impact Colorado's ability to deliver on more housing options to fit every budget.
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Governor Polis Appoints Eang M. Man to the Boulder County Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Eang M. Man to the Boulder County Court in the 20th Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable David Archuleta and is effective August 1, 2025.
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Governor Polis Appoints Coloradans to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Frances Silva Blayney of Colorado Springs and Dr. John Emerick of Redstone to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission. These appointments reflect thoughtful stewardship of Colorado’s wildlife, natural resources, and outdoor recreation economy.
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Thursday, July 3, 2025

Governor Polis: Congressional Republicans Causing Devastating, Negative Impact From Passing One Big Budget-Busting Bureaucracy-Building Act

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis has been outspoken in opposition to the bill passed by Congress that will throw hundreds of thousands of people off their health care, increase the cost of living, and kill jobs. Gov. Polis released the following statement: