Press Releases

EAGLE COUNTY/WESTERN SLOPE - Today, Governor Polis visited communities in Eagle and Garfield Counties on the Western Slope. Governor Polis started the day with a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at FirstBank Fiestas, where he met with Coloradans attending the festivities. 

“Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful time to celebrate the incredible contributions of Hispanic Coloradans to our state’s rich history, as well as our bright future. I was happy to be in Avon to celebrate today,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

COLORADO SPRINGS – Today, Governor Polis and the Global Business Development Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced that Boodlebox, the leading platform for collaborative AI in higher education, has selected Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the company’s headquarters. 

DENVER — Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera joined National Jewish Health today for a Long COVID Roundtable and clinic tour, bringing together leading researchers, health care providers, patients, and advocates from around the state to highlight progress and strengthen collaboration in treating and supporting people living with Long COVID.

DENVER - Hosting a holiday event this year? Adorned in ornaments, trees, and holiday cheer the Governor’s Mansion is the best place for your holiday events this season. The historic home is in the heart of Capitol Hill and steeped in Colorado history. Photos display some of the holiday decorations from the last two years at the Governor's Residence. Each room is carefully decorated to each year's theme. 

DENVER – Governor Polis, along with the State Demography Office (SDO), housed within the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), have released a comprehensive analysis of the current state of Colorado’s housing shortfall. In partnership with the legislature, Governor Polis has signed landmark laws to increase supply and make housing more affordable.

DENVER — The national service community has recognized Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera with the prestigious State Service Leadership Award from America’s Service Commissions (ASC) for her extraordinary leadership and commitment to national service and volunteerism, specifically regarding AmeriCorps. 

The ASC Innovation and Leadership Awards celebrate national service leaders across the country who take concrete action to leverage national service and volunteerism to meet pressing community needs in strategic and innovative ways. 

DENVER – Today, Governor Jared Polis joined a group of governors from across the country in urging congressional leadership to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit (EPTC) before it expires at the end of 2025.

DENVER - A recent study by AARP and Pew, focusing on housing challenges faced by aging Americans. This new study looked at a number of housing reforms studying their popularity and impact on the housing needs of aging Americans. “Colorado is the best state in the nation to live out your golden years.

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis joins fans from across the world to mourn the death of American actor Robert Redford. 

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Swiss Confederation and Colorado National Guard have officially become state partners under the National Guard State Partnership Program. A signing ceremony with officials from Switzerland and Colorado occurred Sept. 15, 2025, at the Bellevue Palace in Bern, Switzerland.