Press Releases

DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Creative Industries (CCI) division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced seven new Creative Districts across the state, including six rural communities.

Nearly 1 in 3 cars sold in Colorado were electric vehicles from July 1 to Sept. 30, 2025; state has surpassed 210,000 EV registrations 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis took action to support election cybersecurity by issuing an Executive Order to ensure Colorado remains the gold standard for safe and secure elections. A similar order is issued before all statewide elections. 

“Voting is the best way for Coloradans to have their voices heard. That is why in Colorado we strive to be the gold standard for free and fair elections, and take every measure necessary to ensure that our elections are safe and secure,” said Governor Jared Polis. 

DENVER - Today, Governor Polis announced a new survey for Coloradans to provide input on the future of Colorado’s workforce and economy.

DENVER – Today, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced four new participants for the Accessible Travel Program: Snowmass Tourism and Aspen Chamber Resort Association, Town of Mountain Village, Visit Durango and Visit Estes Park.

DENVER - Due to the shutdown of the federal government and Congressional Republicans' inability to govern responsibly, on November 1st, 600,000 Coloradans who access the federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) initiative for food could lose the ability to feed themselves and their families. Colorado families and children could go hungry without access to SNAP and the State of Colorado cannot fund this federal initiative to the tune of $120 million per month or $1.48 billion per year. 334,590 households or 614,911 individuals rely on SNAP.

Statewide - The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) announced $7.3 million in awards through the third cycle of the Colorado Geothermal Energy Tax Credit Offering (GETCO) Thursday. This competitively awarded, refundable tax credit will support four thermal energy network projects in the state, including a feasibility study and three installations. Awardees include local governments, a school district, and a local business.

DENVER – Governor Jared Polis and Attorney General Phil Weiser today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reject a case about the South Platte River Compact and Nebraska’s efforts to build the Perkins County Canal. Colorado is complying with its obligations under the compact and not obstructing Nebraska’s efforts to build the canal, so there is nothing for the court to review at this time, according to a brief filed with the court. 

DENVER - On Sunday, Gov. Jared Polis declared a disaster in southwestern Colorado because of recent flooding. In response, the Colorado Department of Revenue is offering help to people and businesses affected by the floods.