DENVER — Today, the Governor’s Office of Federal Funds and Strategic Initiatives (OFFSI), in partnership with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), announced the Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) launch for the Colorado Local Legal Support Program. This new public-private initiative is the first of its kind to provide broad-spectrum legal support to local governments and non-profit organizations as they navigate federal funding challenges in Colorado.
DENVER - Today, the Governor appointed Kathleen M. Tierney to the Arapahoe County Court in the 18th Judicial District. The appointment is effective February 16, 2026, and fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael J. Roche.
DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis issued the following statement in response to the United States’ withdrawal from the World Health Organization, warning that disengaging from global public health coordination undermines disease surveillance, early warning systems, and preparedness efforts that protect Americans and Coloradans alike.
DENVER – This week, we mark the Trump Administration’s first year of actions that have brought economic uncertainty, missed federal funding to state and local organizations, and widespread challenges to every Colorado congressional district.
DENVER - Today, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, the Colorado Office of eHealth Innovation (OeHI), and the Colorado Smart Cities Alliance (CSCA) launched the eHealth Solutions Challenge (eHSC), a statewide innovation initiative designed to help identify, vet, and pilot emerging technology solutions to improve health-related data sharing across systems and sectors.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew T. Berumen to the Las Animas County Court in the 3rd Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable John D. Mochel and is effective February 5, 2026.
DENVER – Today, at the Governor’s Mansion, Gov. Polis and the Talent Innovation Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced eight supplemental, performance-based grants for previous recipients of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program. This funding is intended to help Opportunity Now grantees build on their success, preparing more Coloradans for good jobs that pay well and meet the workforce needs of Colorado’s top industries.
DENVER - The Colorado Division of Criminal Justice released a new report outlining substantial decreases in crime across the board. Showing smart and data-driven investments are making our communities safer.
DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) named Lauren Grimshaw Sloan as Colorado Film Commissioner. An entertainment professional with over 15 years of experience in the television, film and media industry, Sloan brings a rare combination of creative, operational and industry experience and leadership, including festival management and growth. Her blend of hands-on production knowledge, nationally recognized festival programming, and prior leadership within Colorado’s film industry position her to guide its next phase of growth.
