DENVER- July 24, 2025: Today, Governor Polis announced several Open Educational Resource (OER) awards that increase access, equity, and affordability in higher education. Polis re-issued the Zero Textbook Cost "ZTC" Challenge for Colorado institutions. Zero textbook cost (ZTC) programs enable students to complete their degree without paying for textbooks through the use of open educational resources. Polis first issued the ZTC Challenge in 2020. View the Governor’s recent message
FORT COLLINS - Today, Governor Polis applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's expansion plans in Colorado and commitment and recognition of Colorado as a leader in agricultural excellence and an economic driver in agriculture.
FRISCO – Today, the Colorado Middle Income Housing Authority (MIHA), the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) joined the community of Frisco to celebrate the groundbreaking of Galena Apartments, which will provide 54 middle-income rental apartments for workers.
DENVER - As 2024-2025 Chair of the National Governors Association (NGA), Colorado Governor Jared Polis launched the Let’s Get Ready! Initiative to explore education solutions that empower students with the skills, knowledge, and competencies they need to thrive after graduation. This week, the Washington Post Editorial Board commended the Let’s Get Ready initiative, writing:
Colorado Springs – Colorado Governor Jared Polis released a Roadmap for Governors detailing policy solutions developed through Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success.
DENVER — Yesterday, Governor Jared Polis, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, and the Colorado Office of Film, Media and Television hosted the premiere of a new documentary spotlighting Colorado’s leading role in the National Disability Rights Movement. The screening was part of Colorado’s official 250/150 Celebration, bringing together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to honor the history and future of disability justice in Colorado.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Governors Association (NGA) extends its deepest condolences upon the passing of Governor Arnold I. Palacios of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis applauded the great public participation from over 80,000 Coloradans who participated in the survey, and released the results of the statewide survey announcing that the proposed walkway would not proceed. Last week, Governor Polis announced the survey so Coloradans could weigh in about how to best celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday.
DENVER - Despite federal challenges, the Polis Administration is continuing to make headway in developing and delivering innovative policies, programs and initiatives aimed at cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution, according to the newly released Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Implementation Report. This is the report’s seventh update in compliance with the Governor’s executive order.
