DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and House Majority Leader Monica Duran called out the Trump administration’s unlawful attempt to withhold federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funds from states, including Colorado, unless they agree to participate in the administration’s incoherent immigration policies.
DENVER—More than 1.5 million Coloradans opted to buy a Keep Colorado Wild Pass during its second year of being on sale, which generated $41 million to support Colorado state parks, local search and rescue volunteers and the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.
COLORADO SPRINGS - Today, President Trump announced new White House plans to move the U.S. Space Command to Alabama, despite its impact on Colorado’s national security and military readiness and a significant cost to taxpayers. Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, Colorado’s Congressional delegation, and local leaders have worked tirelessly as a bipartisan coalition over the last five years to advocate for Colorado Springs as the rightful home of the U.S. Space Command.
ARVADA - Today, Governor Jared Polis joined Elevate Quantum, higher education leaders, and industry partners to celebrate the grand opening of Quantum Commons, the first major building on Elevate Quantum’s new campus in Arvada. This new hub will serve as the centerpiece of Colorado’s rapidly growing quantum ecosystem, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and real-world applications while creating thousands of good-paying jobs.
DENVER - Today, members of Colorado’s congressional delegation, in addition to leaders in education, health care, and finance, weighed in on the success of Colorado’s 2025 special legislative session.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed two Executive Orders to memorialize previous verbal disaster declarations for the Elk and Lee Fires in Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties, and the Leroux Fire in Delta County.
DENVER - Today, the Governor appointed Donna M. Stewart to the 23rd Judicial District Court and Jennifer A. Viehman to the 4th Judicial District Court. The vacancy on the 23rd Judicial District Court is occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Robert Lung and is effective October 1, 2025. The vacancy on the 4th Judicial District Court is occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable David L. Shakes and is effective September 30, 2025.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed a number of bills and took Executive Action to address the billion-dollar budget hole President Trump, and Representatives Gabe Evans, Jeff Hurd, Lauren Boebert, and Jeff Crank created through H.R.1. This law kicks millions of Americans off health care, makes it harder for Coloradans to access food, and slashed the state budget through tax breaks for massive corporations, forcing the Governor and legislature to take urgent action to balance the budget.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, as directed by President Trump's proclamation, ordered flags to half-staff from Wednesday, August 27, 2025, until sunset Sunday, August 31, 2025, to honor the victims and families of the tragic attack in Minneapolis.
