Press Releases

  • Governor Polis to Begin Quarantine

    Wednesday, November 25, 2020

    DENVER -  This evening, Governor Polis learned that he was exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19. Governor Polis took a test this evening and tested negative. 

    Per CDC and CDPHE guidance, the Governor has begun quarantine, will be closely monitored, and will be re-tested in the coming days.

  • Governor Polis Takes Action to Provide Tax Relief to Restaurants, Small Businesses in Response to COVID-19

    Wednesday, November 25, 2020
    “Colorado’s restaurants, bars, and food trucks are among the small businesses that have been hit the hardest by the pandemic. We all want to keep these businesses open as a vital part of our lives and culture, which is why I’m proud to be working with a group of bipartisan legislators to provide much needed tax relief,” said Governor Jared Polis. “This is the kind of collaboration and cooperation that we need during this challenging time and can serve as an example to other states about how together we can swiftly respond to this the economic consequences of the pandemic.”

  • Governor Polis Announces Back-to-School Working Group

    Wednesday, November 25, 2020
    Today Governor Jared Polis announced the formation of a back-to-school working group with the mission of assisting the Governor and the State plan for the safe return of students to the classroom in January 2021.

  • Colorado Officials and Key Leaders Celebrate Colorado’s Selection as Finalist for US Space Command Headquarters

    Tuesday, November 24, 2020
    Last week, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera welcomed an announcement that Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado Springs has been selected as one of the six finalists for the permanent home of U.S. Space Command. Following this important announcement, federal, state, and local officials along with key leaders praised the decision and the benefits offered by keeping U.S. Space Command in Colorado Springs.

  • Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19

    Monday, November 23, 2020

    DENVER -  Governor Polis took action today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

    Governor Polis signed an Executive Order authorizing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) to order hospitals and freestanding emergency departments to transfer or cease the admission of patients in order to allow them to respond to the surging number of COVID-19 cases.

    The State continues to urge all Coloradans do three key things: