DENVER - Today, Governor Polis remotely rang the closing bell for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to signal the close of trading. The Governor was joined by NYSE President Lynn Martin and Colorado business leaders to celebrate Colorado’s economic success and strong business community.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released the following statement on the Biden Administration decision to finalize protections for the Thompson Divide. These protections are part of the CORE Act, alongside the designation of the Camp Hale National Monument by President Biden in 2022. Governor Polis was an early sponsor of the CORE Act while in Congress and in advancing the Camp Hale National Monument designation.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis and the Cannabis Business Office (CBO) within the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced a pilot program to support Colorado’s social equity licensed cannabis businesses as they grow. The Governor announced the new pilot, Access to Experts, at the Minority Cannabis Business Association (MCBA) Equity Workshop Tour, which focused on the importance of Colorado’s diverse cannabis industry. Access to Experts will connect eligible businesses to subject matter experts in compliance, marketing and financial consulting at low or no cost.
DENVER- Today, Governor Polis celebrated the recent launch of the electric vehicle tax credit alongside Colorado Energy Office Director Will Toor, Rep. Junie Joseph, and representatives from Sysco, who are launching their first fleet of electric trucks in Colorado as a result of HB23-1272. The bill, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter and Steve Fenberg and Representatives Mike Weissman and Junie Joseph, created new and expanded electric vehicle tax credits to promote light-duty vehicles and trucks.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis welcomed Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to Colorado where he and the Secretary discussed Colorado and the Biden Administration’s leadership to save people money on prescription drugs. The Governor and Secretary discussed efforts to continue lowering healthcare costs, specifically prescription drugs, and state and federal efforts to support Latino healthcare providers.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis called on the Department of Defense to retain Colorado’s authority over Colorado Air National Guard space units. This call was in response to a legislative proposal from the Department of the Air Force for the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), that would strip Colorado Air National Guard space units from the state and would override existing law that requires Governor consent before National Guard units can be removed from a state. The removal of these units from Colorado would negatively impact state-based citizen service members, and create significant national security issues.
LAKEWOOD - The Office of Adult and Juvenile Justice Assistance, within the Division of Criminal Justice, has begun accepting grant applications for the State’s Mission for Assistance in Recruiting and Training (SMART) grant program through April 23, 2024.
DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the first three businesses to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program in Pueblo County: AMCON Distributing Company, Ask Oracle and Fomcore. Collectively, these companies expect to create 59 full time jobs above the average annual wage in Pueblo County.
