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Governor Polis’s Budget Director Lauren Larson Elected as National Association of State Budget Officers President
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis congratulated Lauren Larson, Director of the Colorado Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), who has been elected president of the non-partisan National Association of State Budget Officers (NASBO).
Polis Administration Announces New Steps & Resources to Combat Monkeypox in Colorado, Applauds Federal Monkeypox Public Health Emergency Declaration to Help Ensure More Resources are Available to States
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DENVER - The Polis administration announced additional steps to combat monkeypox, including additional vaccine clinics, while applauding the federal expansion and acceleration of the manufacture and distribution of monkeypox vaccine, as well as the expansion of treatment and testing.
Protecting Consumers and Saving People Money: Bipartisan Hospital Transparency Law to Take Effect Across Colorado on August 10th
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DENVER - Beginning on August 10th, bipartisan legislation HB22-1285 signed into law by Governor Polis and sponsored by House Majority Leader Daneya Esgar and Representative Patrick Neville and Senate Majority Leader Dominick Moreno and Senator John Cooke will take effect across the state.
Polis Administration’s Insurance Commissioner Conway Appointed to Congressional Budget Office Panel of Health Advisers
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DENVER - Mike Conway, Commissioner of Insurance for the Polis administration has been appointed to serve on the Congressional Budget Office’s (CBO) panel of health advisers.
Governor Jared Polis Appoints Joshua T. Nowak and Lara M. Jimenez to the Adams County Court in the 17th Judicial District
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DENVER — Today, Governor Polis appointed Joshua T. Nowak and Lara M. Jimenez to the Adams County Court in the 17th Judicial District.
Gov. Polis Statement on Line of Duty Death of El Paso County Sheriff's Deputy
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement upon reports that El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery was shot and killed in the line of duty.
Diapers and Feminine Hygiene Products No Longer Taxed in Colorado
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DENVER - A new landmark bipartisan law signed by Gov. Polis to save people money will end the state sales and use tax on feminine hygiene products and diapers.
Over 10,000 New Colorado Businesses Filed Following New Law Signed by Gov. Polis & Passed by Legislature to Save Coloradans Money When Starting a Business
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DENVER — Today, Governor Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and state legislators joined Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners to announce that over 10,000 new Colorado businesses (LLCs) have been filed since July 1,
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Indiana Representative Jackie Walorski
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until midnight August 4, 2022,
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on Sunday, October 9, 2022 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service as proclaimed by President Biden
Governor Polis and Colorado Division of Criminal Justice Announce Grant Opportunity to Create Safer Streets, Locally
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DENVER – Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice within the Colorado Department of Public Safety highlighted that the Crime Prevention through Safer Streets Grant Program is accepting applications through October 19th.
Bringing More Business to Colorado: Governor Polis Celebrates Trimble Inc Headquarter Relocation to Colorado
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Last week, Gov. Polis Announced Virta Health Selected Colorado for HQ
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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America 250-Colorado 150 Commission
Economic Forecast: Colorado’s Economic Growth to Continue
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DENVER - The Governor’s Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) released its quarterly economic forecast today.
Governor Polis to Receive Mizel Institute 2023 Community Enrichment Award
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DENVER — Governor Jared Polis will receive the prestigious Community Enrichment Award at the Mizel Institute Annual Event on June 1, 2023.
Serve Colorado Executive Director John Kelly Receives National Honor from America’s Service Commissions
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DENVER — John Kelly of Serve Colorado was named the 2022 Outstanding Commission Executive Director Award recipient at the virtual awards ceremony hosted by America’s Service Commissions (ASC) on September 22.
Governor Polis Announces CPW’s Discovery of Greenback Cutthroat Naturally Reproducing in Ancestral Waters of their Native South Platte Drainage
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Greenback Trout was Once Considered Extinct
Governor Polis Takes Action on Avian Flu
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DENVER - Gov. Polis issued an Executive Order declaring a state of disaster emergency due to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Colorado,
Governor Polis Secures Pioneering Healthtech Company for New Colorado Headquarters
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Colorado Attracting New Businesses and Creating Good-paying Jobs under Polis Administration’s Leadership
Providing Immediate Relief: Governor Polis, State Leaders Announce Millions of Colorado Cash Back Checks Will be in the Hands of Coloradans In the Coming Weeks
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$750 checks for Individuals and $1,500 checks for Joint Filers