Press Releases

Washington, DC – NGA Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Vice Chair Oklahoma Governor Kervin Stitt issued the following statement condemning the political shootings in Minnesota: 

"We are deeply saddened by the targeted political shootings that took place in Minnesota. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims, and the people of Minnesota. 

DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis released the following statement on the killing of Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, and the attempted assassination attempt on the lives of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman and his wife in what appears to be a politically motivated attacks this morning. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Kimbra L. Killin to the 13th Judicial District Court. This vacancy was occasioned by the resignation of the Honorable Justin B. Haenlein and is effective immediately. 

DENVER - Governor Polis led a coalition of organizations committed to food access and security to urge Congress not to cut Coloradans off from critical SNAP support. The coalition urging Congress not to cut food access includes farming, local government, state agencies, and hunger groups: Hunger Free Colorado, Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, Colorado Human Services Directors Association, Colorado Counties, Inc., Feeding Colorado, Nourish Colorado, Rocky Mountain Farmers Union,

Statewide - Thursday, Jun. 12, 2025 - Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced the launch of its Local Implementation, Mitigation, and Policy Action (IMPACT) Accelerator grant program Thursday. This opportunity will provide funding to support local policy adoption that enhances resilience, reduces emissions, and advances other state priorities such as cleaner air, lower energy costs, and more affordable housing.

Vancouver – National Governors Association (NGA) Chair Colorado Governor Jared Polis convened international education leaders in Canada for the latest in a series of bipartisan events in support of the NGA Chair’s Initiative, Let’s Get Ready: Educating All Americans for Success. 

DENVER - Today, the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency proposed to gut air quality standards for power plants across the country, risking the nation's air quality and slowing progress in the transition to clean energy.

DENVER - This week, the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) informed health insurance companies that the agency was revising the expected impact of Colorado’s Reinsurance Program to reflect the Republican controlled Congress’s failure to extend enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market.

DENVER - Today, pursuant to her authority as acting Governor under the Colorado Constitution, Article IV, § 13, the Lieutenant Governor appointed Richard E. Schmittel, Jr. to the La Plata County Court in the 6th Judicial District. The appointment fills a new judgeship created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2025. 

DENVER - Governor Polis released a statement following the announcement of Senator Paul Lundeen’s resignation from the Colorado General Assembly.