Gov. Polis Celebrates Women’s Equality Day

DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis, History Colorado, constitutional officeholders, current and former state legislators, and cabinet members celebrated Women’s Equality Day. The Governor also issued a proclamation declaring August 26, 2019, as Women's Vote Centennial Colorado Day.

“Today offers us an opportunity to reflect on the enormous contributions women have made to Colorado and to the world, as well as what remains to be done to ensure true equality,” said Gov. Polis. “I am proud that we were able to help to address the historic inequities in pay that women have faced in Colorado workplaces this year. But we know that there is a lot of work to be done to ensure that all Americans -- regardless of gender, gender identity, race, or socioeconomic status -- truly have the same rights and privileges.”

Earlier this year, Gov. Polis signed SB19-085 Equal Pay For Equal Work Act. The Governor also signed SB19-135, which directs an independent study of the state procurement process to look at certain historically underrepresented businesses, including women-owned businesses, and how to ensure all qualified businesses can compete.   

Read the proclamation here. 

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