Press Releases

Friday, October 31, 2025

Governor Polis: Colorado’s Government is Open and Budget is Balanced

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis unveiled his balanced budget proposal alongside Office of State Policy and Budgeting Director Mark Ferrandino and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera. While it is typically due on the first weekday in November, this year, the Governor delivered the budget early due to November 1st falling on a Saturday. This budget addresses the challenging budget environment Colorado faces due to federal headwinds, while protecting critical investments in the areas Coloradans care most about, including education and public safety, and puts Medicaid on a more sustainable path while protecting coverage for Coloradans.
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera and Major General Robert Davis Visit Colorado’s First CONG/AmeriCorps Wildfire Mitigation Crew

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera visited Steamboat Springs today to meet with members of Colorado’s first-in-the-nation Colorado National Guard (CONG)/AmeriCorps Wildfire Mitigation Crew. The visit highlighted the innovative partnership between the Colorado National Guard and Serve Colorado (AmeriCorps), which is managed in the Office of the Lt. Governor, showcasing how national service can be leveraged to strengthen wildfire resilience, build workforce skills, and create clear pathways into conservation and public service careers.
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Colorado Steps Up to Support Families: Polis-Primavera Administration Thanks JBC for Approval of Emergency Funding For Food & WIC Access Amid Federal Shutdown

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera celebrated the Joint Budget Committee’s (JBC) approval of two emergency requests to ensure Coloradans continue to have access to food and nutrition support while the federal shutdown disrupts funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and other federal initiatives.
Thursday, October 30, 2025

Governor Polis Partners with Governors in Urging White House to Stop Disruption to SNAP, Prevent Hunger for Millions of American Families

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis partnered with a group of governors in a letter calling on the Trump Administration to prevent disruption to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the federal government shutdown. SNAP food access helps feed 42 million people, including 16 million children, 8 million seniors, and 4 million people with disabilities. Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) instructed states to stop issuing SNAP benefits for November.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera Visits Adams County Elementary School to Highlight School Meals During Federal SNAP Disruption

WESTMINSTER, Colo. — Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera visited Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School this morning to meet with students, educators, and local leaders, highlighting the continued availability of school meals for children amid the ongoing federal government shutdown and looming SNAP funding lapse.
Friday, October 24, 2025

While The President and Federal Government Turn Their Backs on Hardworking Families, Colorado is Stepping Up to Keep Families and Children Fed

DENVER - Today, the United States Department of Agriculture announced it will not use contingency funding to ensure food access for families and children who rely on SNAP as the shutdown of the Republican-controlled federal government continues. A recent USDA memo also states that states that step up to cover the cost of keeping families fed will not be reimbursed.
Friday, October 24, 2025

Flooding Market with Argentinian Beef Is Not America First: Governor Polis Calls on President Trump Not to Hurt to Colorado Ranchers, American Beef

DENVER - In reaction to President Trump's intent to purchase massive amounts of Argentinian Beef, Governor Polis released the following statement on the thoughtless plan that will harm Colorado ranchers and the American beef industry.
Friday, October 24, 2025

Excellence in Tourism: Governor’s Awards Recognize Seven Colorado Individuals and Four Organizations Across the State

COLORADO SPRINGS – Last night, at the Colorado Governor’s Tourism Conference, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), recognized the 2025 recipients of the Governor’s Awards for Outstanding Colorado Tourism Efforts. The CTO honored individuals and organizations for excellence in the Colorado tourism industr
Thursday, October 23, 2025

Colorado Steps up Support for Local Communities to Keep Rocky Mountain National Park Visitor Centers Open During Government Shutdown

DENVER - Governor Polis, Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced today that the State of Colorado is providing funds to keep two visitors centers open at Rocky Mountain National Park while the federal government remains shut down.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Governor Polis Announces Tom Clements Better Government Award Winners

DENVER — Today, Governor Polis announced the Tom Clements Award winners, recognizing state employees who go above and beyond in service to Coloradans, deliver results that matter, and ultimately leave state government better than they found it. “I am always excited to celebrate the incredible work being done by our dedicated State workforce. The Tom Clements Award winners embody Tom’s legacy of exceptional service and commitment to innovation, working tirelessly to build a Colorado for all.