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Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID-19 Pandemic, Discusses Importance of Vaccines with Local Doctors
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DENVER - Governor Polis provided an update on COVID-19 and the importance of vaccines for protecting the whole family.
Governor Polis Appoints Myka M. Landry to the Sedgwick County Court in the 13th Judicial District
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Myka M. Landry to the Sedgwick County Court in the 13th Judicial District.
Biden Administration Announces Approval of Colorado’s Inclusive Health Care Plan to Set Colorado’s Essential Health Benefits
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Benefits to explicitly include services to address substance use disorder and mental health
Gov. Polis Applauds Capital Development Committee Taking Key Step to Establish “Glo Park” & Maintain Colorado’s Position as Renewable Energy Leader
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DENVER - Today the Capital Development Committee unanimously approved a land swap which will allow for a Global Energy Park located west of Denver between Lakewood and Golden in Jefferson County.
Governor Polis Announces Colorado Free Application Days
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DENVER- To encourage more Coloradans to continue their education, Governor Jared Polis announced today that all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado, as well as several private institutions will allow students to apply for free from Tuesday, Oct. 19 through Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 as part of the fourth annual Colorado Free Application Days.
Gov. Polis & Lt. Governor Primavera Mark World Mental Health Day
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DENVER — Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera marked World Mental Health Day which is October 10th.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Advisory Committee to the Property Tax Administrator
Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID-19 Pandemic, Vaccines and Boosters
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including information about employer-led vaccination requirements.
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.
Polis Administration Saving 75% of Colorado Small Businesses Money on Unemployment Insurance
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DENVER- The Polis administration announced today that three-quarters of Colorado small businesses will save money on unemployment insurance as a result of the Polis administration’s actions.
Governor Polis Applauds USDA’s $3 Billion Climate and Agriculture Investment
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis released the following statement in response to the USDA announcing a $3 billion investment to address challenges in America’s agriculture community.
Gov. Polis Kicks Off 18th Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month
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DENVER — Today, Governor Polis kicked off the 18th annual national Cybersecurity Awareness Month by issuing a proclamation and video message stressing the importance of practicing good cyber habits in today’s digital and largely remote world.
Powering The Comeback Tour: Governor Polis Visits Eastern Plains, Greeley, Loveland & Boulder
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FORT MORGAN - Governor Polis continued his Powering the Comeback Tour, visiting businesses in the agriculture, food, hemp, and electric vehicle industries, as well as meeting with local leaders and Coloradans to hear about how Colorado can continue to build back better.
Serve Colorado Announces $10 Million in Funding for AmeriCorps Programs in Colorado | Opportunities for Individuals to Serve their Communities
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DENVER — Serve Colorado, which administers Colorado’s AmeriCorps State program, announced today that AmeriCorps has awarded $10,026,259 in federal grants to place AmeriCorps members across Colorado.
Governor Polis Extends Executive Orders Related to the National Guard & Glenwood Canyon Disaster Declaration
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DENVER- Governor Polis extended two Executive Orders related to the National Guard and the recent mudslides in Glenwood Canyon.
Powering The Comeback Tour: Governor Polis Visits Cripple Creek
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CRIPPLE CREEK - Governor Polis continued the Powering The Comeback tour in Cripple Creek today.
Governor Polis, DNR & CDOT Release Big Game Policy Report
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GOLDEN — At an event in Golden today, Governor Polis, the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR), in cooperation with the Department of Transportation (CDOT), released a report today detailing options to further protect Colorado’s wildlife habitat and wildlife corridors, and improve conditions for Colorado’s iconic big game species.
Governor Polis Appoints Kara Veitch Chief Legal Counsel
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis appointed Kara Veitch as Chief Legal Counsel to the Governor today. Ms. Veitch has served as Executive Director of the Department of Personnel & Administration since 2019.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Passing of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley
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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 Thursday, September 30, 2021, in honor of Denver Fire Department Technician Jeff Billingsley, who passed away on September 20, 2021.
Gov. Polis Provides Update on COVID-19 Boosters & State Testing Capacity
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on Colorado’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an overview of the state’s plan to administer booster shots, and detailed Colorado's COVID-19 testing efforts.
