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Elsmere Education Expanding in Colorado, Adding Jobs
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Colorado-founded company plans to add 138 new jobs, Colorado Once Again Prevails over Texas
Governor Polis Visits Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine & Honors Colorado’s Veterans
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AURORA — Governor Jared Polis visited the Colorado State Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in Aurora today to discuss the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine, and recognize and honor the contributions of those who have served in the military.
Gov. Polis Celebrates 5 to 11 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Participants, Provides Update on COVID
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DENVER - Today on the west steps of the state capitol, Governor Jared Polis celebrated a group of Colorado children ages 5 to 11 who participated in the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine trials.
Governor Polis Statement on Passage of Historic, Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Bill
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis released a statement following reports that the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act with bipartisan support, sending it to President Biden’s desk for signature.
Governor Polis, Denver Zoo, 9Health:365 Host Free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Kids at the Zoo
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DENVER — Today, Governor Polis and Denver Zoo partnered to host a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Zoo for kids ages 5 and up.
Governor Polis Visits COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for 5 to 11-Year-Olds at Children’s Hospital Colorado
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AURORA — Today, Governor Jared Polis joined David Brumbaugh, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Children’s Hospital Colorado to visit with children and their families at Children’s Hospital Colorado (Children’s Colorado) in Aurora, as the kids received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at a clinic for children ages 5 to 11.
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Joes Firefighter Larry Wyant
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Friday, November 5, 2021, in honor of Joes Fire Department Firefighter Larry Wyant who passed away October 26, 2021, battling a fire in a cornfield when winds shifted.
State Finalizes Plan for New Department of Early Childhood, Lays Foundation for Universal Preschool
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Gov. Polis Celebrates Early Childhood Milestones on Anniversary of Proposition EE Passage
Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID-19 Cases, Boosters, and Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis on CDC Approval of Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports that the CDC Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) and CDC Director Rochelle P.
Governor Polis Releases State Budget Proposal
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released his balanced budget proposal for FY 2022-23, concurrently submitting his budget proposal to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) of the General Assembly.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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The Board of Landscape Architects is charged with the examination and licensing of landscape architects in the state.
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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DENVER - Governor Polis took action today in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis to Dedicate Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial Nov. 6
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Denver – Governor Jared Polis, Mayor Michael B. Hancock, and the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial Fund, along with Colorado Gold Star Families will participate in the dedication ceremony for the Colorado Fallen Heroes Memorial on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in Lincoln Veterans Memorial Park.
Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID-19 Pandemic, State’s Plans to Vaccinate 5-11 Year Olds
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis Statement on Build Back Better Framework
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis released a statement on the announcement from President Biden that an agreement has been reached regarding the Build Back Better Framework:
Polis-Primavera Administration Launches Historic Program to Connect Youth to Free Counseling Sessions
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DENVER — In a historic response to the growing youth mental health crisis, today the Colorado Department of Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health (OBH) and partners launched the I Matter program that provides up to three free counseling sessions for Coloradans ages 18 and younger or 21 and younger for those receiving special education services.
Office of Saving People Money on Health Care Releases Report on Broad Financial Impacts of High Health Care Costs
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DENVER – The Office of Saving People Money on Health Care (OSPMHC) announced today the release of a new report highlighting the need for a holistic focus on health care affordability.
Governor Polis on FDA Advisory Committee Approval of Pfizer Vaccine for Kids Ages 5 to 11
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports that a U.S. FDA advisory panel recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged 5 to 11.
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Yuma Firefighter Darcy Stallings
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in honor of Yuma Fire Department Firefighter Darcy Stallings, who passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021.