Press Releases

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Bills to Increase Access to Health Care and Emergency Services

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed new laws that will increase access to emergency healthcare, explore new ways to save Coloradans money on health care.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Major Bills to Single Stair Legislation Breaking Down Barriers to New Housing, Expand Transit Options to Save Coloradans Time and Money, Protect State Land, and Make Coloradans Healthier

LONGMONT/DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed landmark legislation aimed at breaking down barriers to new housing, expanding transportation options for Coloradans across the state, and solidifying the state’s work to protect state lands and open space.
Monday, May 12, 2025

Governor Polis Signs Construction Defects Law, Ending Years of Gridlock to Build Housing People Can Afford

DENVER/AURORA - Today, Governor Polis continued the 2025 bill signing tour, signing new laws to lower costs, and build a Colorado for all.
Friday, May 9, 2025

Delivering More Housing Coloradans Can Afford: Governor Polis Signs Laws to Create More Housing for Hardworking Coloradans, Strengthen Colorado’s Workforce, and Save People Money on Transportation & Energy

FORT COLLINS/BROOMFIELD/LAKEWOOD - Today, Governor Polis launched the 2025 Statewide bill signing tour and signed new laws to create more housing that Coloradans can afford, strengthen Colorado’s workforce, and save people money on necessities and energy.
To break down barriers to more housing Coloradans can afford, Governor Polis signed bipartisan HB25-1211 - Tap Fees Imposed by Special Districts sponsored by Representatives Rebekah Stewart and Sheila Lieder, and Senators Jeff Bridges and Barbara Kirkmeyer.
Friday, May 9, 2025

Governor Polis Takes Action to Ensure Continued Emergency Response Support for Colorado Disasters

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took executive action to ensure that Colorado communities affected by the Pine Gulch, Bent’s Fort, Fort Lyons, High Park, Ute Pass, and Menkhaven Fires can continue utilizing disaster emergency funds for response and recovery efforts.
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Delivering Real Results for Colorado: Gov. Polis Signs Landmark Housing Bill Into Law, Celebrates Actions for Coloradans on Education, Housing, Public Safety

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis marked the end of the successful 2025 legislative session with House Speaker McCluskie, Senate President Coleman, House Majority Leader Duran, Senate Majority Leader Rodriguez and Lt. Governor Primavera and then signed SB25-002 - Regional Building Codes for Factory-Built Structures to break down barriers to modular housing and discussed the successful 2025 legislative session.
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Governor Polis Congratulates New Pope & Catholic Church

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis congratulated the new Pope and Colorado’s Catholic community on this historic occasion.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Governor Polis: Real Results Delivered for Coloradans in 2025 Legislative Session

New laws will increase housing options that Coloradans can afford, support education, improve public safety and more
DENVER - Governor Polis released the following statement at the end of a productive legislation session in 2025 that delivered real results for Coloradans.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Governor Polis Appoints Michal A. Lord-Blegen to the 17th Judicial District Court

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Michal A. Lord-Blegen to the 17th Judicial District Court. The appointment fills the vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Rayna Gokli. The appointment is effective June 7, 2025.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Colorado is REAL ID Ready

Over 96% of Credentials REAL ID Compliant Ahead of Federal Deadline