Press Releases

  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Vice President

    DENVER - On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, following the lowering of flags by the White House in honor of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away on November 3, 2025, Colorado Governor Jared Polis ordered flags be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from now until sunset on the day of interment to honor the passing of the former Vice President, in accordance with U.S. flag code. 

    Per past practice, the flags shall be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet been announced. 

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  • Tuesday, November 4, 2025

    Today is Election Day! Governor Polis Reminds Coloradans to Vote in Election Today by 7 pm

    DENVER - Today, Governor Polis reminded Coloradans to vote in this year's election. 

    “Today is election day in Colorado. Don't forget to make your voice heard and cast your vote. Colorado’s secure and safe elections are a national gold standard, so Coloradans, whether voting by mail or in-person, can rest assured that our votes and voices are heard,” said Colorado Governor Jared Polis. 

  • Monday, November 3, 2025

    Polis Administrations Celebrates Increased EV Incentives for New and Used Electric Vehicles

    Boulder - Governor Polis and EV industry leaders gathered at Boulder Hybrids this morning to celebrate an increase in Vehicle Exchange Colorado (VXC) Electric Vehicle rebate amounts that took effect today. The Governor was joined by Colorado Energy Office (CEO) Executive Director Will Toor and Boulder Hybrids owner Paul Guzyk. VXC rebates increased from $6,000 to $9,000 for new EV purchases and leases and $4,000 to $6,000 for used EV purchases and leases. Even without the federal tax credit, which expired on September 30 of this year, eligible Coloradans can still get up to $15,000 off the upfront cost of a new electric vehicle with state incentives alone.
  • Monday, November 3, 2025

    Colorado Agencies Sign Landmark One Health Agreement to Protect Public, Animal, and Environmental Health

    DENVER — Today, to celebrate national One Health Day, the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA), the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance interagency cooperation and information sharing in the spirit of the "One Health" approach. This agreement establishes protocols for a more efficient and effective response to issues at the intersection of human, animal, and environmental health.
  • Friday, October 31, 2025

    Governor Polis: Colorado’s Government is Open and Budget is Balanced

    DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis unveiled his balanced budget proposal alongside Office of State Policy and Budgeting Director Mark Ferrandino and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. While it is typically due on the first weekday in November, this year, the Governor delivered the budget early due to November 1st falling on a Saturday. This budget addresses the challenging budget environment Colorado faces due to federal headwinds, while protecting critical investments in the areas Coloradans care most about, including education and public safety, and puts Medicaid on a more sustainable path while protecting coverage for Coloradans.
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025

    Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and Major General Robert Davis Visit Colorado’s First CONG/AmeriCorps Wildfire Mitigation Crew

    STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera visited Steamboat Springs today to meet with members of Colorado’s first-in-the-nation Colorado National Guard (CONG)/AmeriCorps Wildfire Mitigation Crew. The visit highlighted the innovative partnership between the Colorado National Guard and Serve Colorado (AmeriCorps), which is managed in the Office of the Lt. Governor, showcasing how national service can be leveraged to strengthen wildfire resilience, build workforce skills, and create clear pathways into conservation and public service careers.
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025

    Colorado Steps Up to Support Families: Polis-Primavera Administration Thanks JBC for Approval of Emergency Funding For Food & WIC Access Amid Federal Shutdown

    DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera celebrated the Joint Budget Committee’s (JBC) approval of two emergency requests to ensure Coloradans continue to have access to food and nutrition support while the federal shutdown disrupts funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and other federal initiatives.
  • Thursday, October 30, 2025

    Governor Polis Partners with Governors in Urging White House to Stop Disruption to SNAP, Prevent Hunger for Millions of American Families

    DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis partnered with a group of governors in a letter calling on the Trump Administration to prevent disruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. SNAP food access helps feed 42 million people, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) instructed states to stop issuing SNAP benefits for November.