Press Releases

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Child Care Businesses in Colorado Gain Access to No-Cost Business Support Program

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) announced a new initiative to support child care providers across the state at every stage of business.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Saving Coloradans an Average of $6,300 Per Year, Colorado’s Universal Preschool Program Opens Enrollment for Upcoming 2026-27 Program Year While Current Year Enrollment Continues

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STATEWIDE — After serving more than 87,000 Colorado children since launching in 2023, Colorado families can apply for the 2026-27 Universal Preschool Program, starting today, December 9, 2025. This exciting opportunity offers up to 15 hours of tuition-free, high-quality preschool for all children in the year before kindergarten, with additional hours available for qualifying families.
Monday, December 8, 2025

Colorado Commission on Higher Education Approves $1 Million in 28 open Education Grants to Reduce Textbook Costs

DENVER - December 8, 2025: The Colorado Commission on Higher Education has approved 28 proposals for Open Educational Resources (OER) grants, which will produce no-cost, high-quality learning materials for Colorado students. More than half of the funds were awarded to zero textbook cost degree development and collaborative projects.
Friday, December 5, 2025

Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invests $2 Million in Equity Grants to Provide Outdoor Experiences for Youth, bringing Total Outdoor Equity Grant Investments to $10.5 Million

DENVER — Today, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the recipients of $2 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. These grants, funded through the Colorado Lottery, support organizations that break down barriers to Colorado’s outdoors and create inclusive opportunities for youth and families to take part in education, conservation and job training opportunities in the outdoors. Today’s announcement brings total investment in outdoor equity projects to $10.5 million since 2022.
Friday, December 5, 2025

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis, ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, December 7, 2024, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day and to honor the 2,403 service members and civilians who were killed in the attack.
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Governor Polis In Southern Colorado, Highlights Efforts to Support Military Connected Students, Local Small Business, and Investments in New Elementary School

COLORADO SPRINGS/PUEBLO - Today, Governor Polis was in southern Colorado visiting Colorado Springs and Pueblo. Governor Polis met with students and staff at Jenkins Middle School, a Purple Star Awardee recognized for its dedication to supporting military connected students. In May 2024, Governor signed HB24-1076, the Purple Star Program into law to designate public schools that provide services and support to military-connected students and their families.
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Governor Polis Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Faith Winter, Orders Flags Lowered to Half Staff on Days of Memorial and Celebration of Life

DENVER - Tomorrow, Governor Polis, members of the Colorado General Assembly, and local leaders will honor the life and legacy of Senator Faith Winter. In remembrance, Governor Polis ordered all flags on public buildings be lowered to half staff starting at sunrise tomorrow, Friday December 5, 2025 until sunset Saturday December 6, 2025, in honor of Senator Winter on the days of her memorial and celebration of life.
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Colorado Health Insurance Enrollment Remains Steady for Plan Year 2026

DENVER – Today is Get Covered Colorado Day, a day of action designed to encourage as many Coloradans as possible to enroll in 2026 health insurance during Connect for Health Colorado’s annual open enrollment period.
Thursday, December 4, 2025

Governor Polis Lowers Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags on public buildings be lowered to half staff until sunset today, Thursday, December 4, 2025 to honor West Virginia Army National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom, who was recently killed while serving on duty. The order follows the Presidential proclamation.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Governor Polis Calls on Treasury Department Not to Increases Costs for Americans with Suspension of Easy-to-Use DirectFile

DENVER - Governor Polis sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent urging the federal government not to suspend the easy-to-use DirectFile tool, which helps save Americans time and money by streamlining the tax filing process and ensuring Americans take advantage of the credits they qualify for.