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New Colorado Minimum Wage Goes Into Effect Jan. 1
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DENVER - The new Colorado minimum wage will rise on January 1, 2022, to $12.56 or $9.54 for those receiving enough in tips for total pay to meet or exceed the full minimum wage.
Governor Polis Declares State of Emergency Due to Boulder County Grass Fires
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis declared a state of emergency due to grass fires created by high winds across the Front Range.
Governor Polis Activates Colorado National Guard to Increase COVID-19 Testing
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis authorized the activation of over 200 Colorado National Guard members to support testing sites and other COVID19 response and recovery activities in Colorado.
Governor Polis Grants Clemency, Including Marijuana Pardons
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that he has granted three commutations, fifteen individual pardons, and signed an Executive Order granting 1,351 pardons for convictions of possession of two ounces or less of marijuana.
Resources, Donations Made Available To Those Impacted By Boulder County Fires
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DENVER - Numerous resources are available to those impacted by the devastating wildfires across Boulder County. As well, several different sites are accepting donations for those impacted by the fires.
Gov. Polis Provides Update on State’s Pandemic Response, CDC Guidance & Testing
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis and Dr. Eric France, Colorado’s Chief Medical Officer, provided an update on the pandemic, including the CDC’s updated guidance on quarantining and isolation and an overview of the state’s free, community COVID-19 testing locations.
Updated: Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Senator Harry Reid
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DENVER - Per an amended order, Governor Jared Polis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings to honor the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid on the day of his interment, which will be confirmed at a later date as proclaimed by President Biden.
Colorado Employee Ownership Office Launches Employee Ownership Tax Credit
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Governor Polis’ signing of HB 21-1311 program put in place for January 1, 2022 launchDENVER — The Employee Ownership Office, a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), will launch the application process for the Employee Ownership Tax Credit on January 1, 2022.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Senator Harry Reid
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be immediately lowered to half-staff on all public buildings to honor the life and legacy of Senator Harry Reid as proclaimed by President Biden.
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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DENVER - Governor Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis Statement on Passing of Senator Harry Reid
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following the passing of Senator Harry Reid:
Governor Polis Statement on President Biden’s Plans to Launch Nationwide At-Home Testing Program
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released a statement following President Joe Biden’s announcement today that the federal government will launch an at-home testing program to provide millions of Americans with free COVID-19 tests.
Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID Pandemic & Urges Coloradans to Get Vaccinated and Third Dose of Safe, Doctor Approved Vaccine
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state of the COVID pandemic in Colorado and urged Coloradans to get vaccinated and the third dose of the safe and effective vaccine.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Automobile Theft Prevention Board The board shall solicit and review applications for grants that assist in improving and supporting automobile theft prevention programs or programs for the enforcement or prosecution of automobile theft crimes through statewide planning and coordination.
Governor Polis Appoints New CU Regent
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COLORADO SPRINGS — Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of a new CU regent from the 5th Congressional District and a new member of the Colorado Tourism Board board this morning from Colorado Springs which is a major economic engine for the state and increasingly important hub for education and tourism.
Economic Forecast Shows Despite Supply Chain Headwinds, Colorado’s Overall Economic Growth, Income & Consumption Remain Strong
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DENVER - The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today. “Colorado’s economy is coming back strong.
Governor Polis on Colorado’s Decline in Unemployment for the 5th Consecutive Month
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DENVER - Colorado’s unemployment rate has declined for the fifth consecutive month.
Governor Polis Announces Early Childhood Transition Director
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced the appointment of the Governor’s Early Childhood Transition Director, M. Michael Cooke, who will be leading the transition to the new Department of Early Childhood and will focus exclusively on the transition and change management associated with the establishment of the new agency.
Gov. Polis Provides Update on State of the Pandemic, Vaccination Sites for Coloradans to Get Safe & Effective Vaccine & Booster During Holidays
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AURORA - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state of the pandemic in Colorado at a drive-thru vaccine and booster clinic in Aurora and was joined by Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman.
4 Million Coloradans Vaccinated and Counting: Polis Administration Continues Mission to Vaccinate Coloradans, Marks One-year Anniversary of Arrival of Medical Breakthrough COVID-19 Vaccine
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COLORADO - Today, December 14, marks one year since the first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Colorado, and Colorado’s public health agencies and the COVID-19 Joint Vaccine Task Force planned and began the largest vaccine logistical response in state history.
