Press Releases

Gov. Polis appoints new district court judge in the 13th Judicial District

Friday, June 7, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today announced the appointment of Stephanie M.G. Gagliano of Fort Morgan as a District Court Judge in the 13th Judicial District to fill a position created by Senate Bill 19-043.
Gov. Polis Statement on Notice of Reinsurance Waiver for Colorado

Thursday, June 6, 2019

DENVER — On Wednesday, June 5, the Division of Insurance, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies, received notice from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that Colorado’s application for a 1332 waiver to establish a reinsurance program has undergone a preliminary review and was determined to be complete. Gov. Jared Polis applauded the decision and issued the following statement:
Gov. Polis appoints interim District Attorney in 11th Judicial District

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today announced the appointment of Kaitlin Brianne Turner of Cañon City as the interim District Attorney in the 11th Judicial District. Her appointment is occasioned by the resignation of Molly Chilson, and is effective Saturday, June 8, 2019.
Gov. Polis signs final bills of 2019 into law

Monday, June 3, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today signed the following bills into law. To date, the Governor has signed 454 bills into law.
Gov. Polis orders flags lowered to honor the victims of the Virginia Beach tragedy

Saturday, June 1, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide immediately, until sunset on June 4, to honor the victims of the tragedy in Virginia Beach, and as proclaimed by President Donald J. Trump. See the full presidential proclamation below.
Gov. Polis signs bills into law, announces vetoes

Friday, May 31, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today signed the following bills into law. The Governor also announced a number of vetoes.
Gov. Polis appoints new district court judges in the 17th Judicial District

Friday, May 31, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis today announced three new appointments to the 17th Judicial District Court. The Governor appointed Rayna Gokli McIntyre to fill a vacancy occasioned by the appointment of the Honorable Jaclyn Brown to the Colorado Court of Appeals; he appointed Patrick H. Pugh to fill a vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable F. Michael Goodbee; and he appointed Jeffrey Allen Smith to fill a vacancy occasioned by the retirement of the Honorable Patrick T. Murphy.
Governor Polis signs suite of electric vehicle bills

Friday, May 31, 2019

DENVER — Governor Polis today signed a handful of bills focused on electric vehicles including: SB19-077, Electric Motor Vehicles Public Utility Services HB19-1298, Electric Vehicle Charging Station Parking HB19-1321, Electronic Verification of Identification for a Motor Vehicle Rental HB19-1159, Modify Innovative Motor Vehicle Income Tax Credits SB19-239, Addressing Impacts of Transportation Changes
Gov. Polis signs bills into law

Thursday, May 30, 2019

DENVER — Gov. Jared Polis signed the following bills into law.
Governor Polis releases roadmap to 100 percent renewable energy and bold climate action

Thursday, May 30, 2019

DENVER — Governor Polis today unveiled the administration’s roadmap to 100 percent renewable energy by 2040. The roadmap details the bold steps which will take Colorado toward a clean energy future. This includes directions, policies and actions, as well as progress to date.