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Governor Polis Discusses State’s Response Efforts, Information on State Vaccine Requirements
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s decision to require vaccines for employees working in its 24/7 facilities and interacting with vulnerable populations.
Gov. Polis & CDPHE Director Ryan to School Superintendents & Charter School Leaders: State is Ready to Support Schools, Students, Parents & Teachers to Meet Goals of Safety and Uninterrupted In-Person Learning for Students
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DENVER - Governor Polis and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Executive Director Jill Ryan sent a letter to school superintendents and charter school leaders making clear the state is ready to support our schools, students, parents, and teachers in order to meet the goals of safety and uninterrupted in-person learning for students.
Governor Polis Urges State Board of Health to Engage in Expedited Rulemaking to Require COVID-19 Vaccine for All Personnel Working Directly with Colorado’s Vulnerable Populations & Settings Where Coloradans Receive Essential Medical Care
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis urged the State Board of Health to quickly engage in a rulemaking to require the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine for personnel staffing vulnerable populations and places where people receive essential medical care.
Governor Polis, Lt. Governor Primavera, Tribal Leaders Convene to Rescind Territorial Governor John Evans’ Proclamations Concerning American Indians within the Territory
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order rescinding proclamations by Territorial Governor John Evans in 1864 that shamefully targeted and endangered the lives of the American Indians.
Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Chooses Colorado for New Facility
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DENVER -- The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Beckman Coulter Life Sciences, a Fortune 500 bioscience precision instruments manufacturer, has selected northern Colorado for its expanded research and development facility.
Gov. Polis Announces Millions in Investments to Fight Fires, Protect Forest Health
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DENVER – –Last year, historic wildfires were an unfortunate reminder to Coloradans that many forested areas here remain unhealthy and fire-prone.
Governor Polis Joins Bipartisan Western Governors in Urging Federal Government to Declare Drought Disaster Declaration
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DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Western Governors sent a bipartisan letter to the Biden administration urging the President to declare a FEMA drought disaster in order for western states to receive additional federal resources.
Revitalizing Main Streets Program Announces 16 Larger Safety Infrastructure Grant Awards Worth $22 million Statewide
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STATEWIDE- Following an exhaustive review process, the Colorado Department of Transportation has selected sixteen transportation projects across the state worth approximately $22 million as the awardees from the Revitalizing Main Streets Program Larger Safety Infrastructure Grant opportunity.
Governor Polis, CDOT Announce I-70 to Open Ahead of Schedule
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GLENWOOD CANYON - Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew announced that I-70 through Glenwood Canyon has reopened in both directions this morning--ahead of the schedule set by Governor Polis earlier this week.
Governor Polis Discusses State’s Response and Recovery Efforts, Announces More Vaccine Incentive, Programs to Keep Kids in School
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis provided an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and the state’s efforts to get more Coloradans vaccinated.
Governor Polis Congratulates Ken Salazar on Confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
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DENVER - Colorado Governor Jared Polis congratulated Ken Salazar on his confirmation as United States Ambassador to Mexico.
Governor Polis, CDOT Announce Glenwood Canyon to Reopen on Saturday Afternoon
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS - Governor Polis and Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shoshana Lew observed the extensive damage and around the clock repair and debris clearing efforts performed by CDOT. Governor Polis and Director Lew announced that Glenwood Canyon would reopen Saturday afternoon.
Colorado Receives Federal Emergency Funds One Day After Polis Administration Request
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS - Just one business day after the Polis Administration formally requested support, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced it will release $11.6 million, or 10% of the total request, through its quick-release process.
USDA Approves Colorado’s State Hemp Plan, Creating a Pathway to Expanded Operations and Testing
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LONGMONT - Today, Governor Polis, Commissioner Kate Greenberg, and officials from the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the approval of Colorado’s State Hemp Management Plan that provides details on practices and procedures to enable hemp producers to operate in Colorado in compliance with federal laws. (Appendices here.)
Governor Polis Applauds U.S. Senate Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
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DENVER - Governor Polis released a statement applauding the U.S. Senate for passing the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act with bipartisan support.
Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates Launch of Mines Rover Electric Shuttle
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GOLDEN — Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera joined Congressman Ed Perlmutter and Mayor of Golden, Laura Weinberg Tuesday morning at the kick-off event celebrating the launch of the Mines Rover, an electric, autonomous shuttle service based on the Colorado School of Mines campus.
Polis Administration Seeks $116 Million in Federal Emergency Aid to Rebuild I-70 in Glenwood Canyon and Develop Safer Alternate Routes
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GLENWOOD SPRINGS - The Polis administration is seeking $116 million in aid through the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief program to support the response to severe damage to I-70 in Glenwood Canyon caused by multiple mudslides and large debris flows.
Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera Visit Aerospace Businesses as Part of Powering the Comeback Tour
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DENVER — Governor Polis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera continued the Powering the Comeback Tour by visiting Maxar Technologies and Sierra Space, two aerospace businesses that support engineering and manufacturing jobs in the state and continue to ensure Colorado is the national epicenter for aerospace.
Colorado Commends Purple Heart Recipients
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis honored our nation’s Purple Heart recipients on National Purple Heart Day.
Polis-Primavera Administration Announce Expansion of Tutoring and Student Support Program
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DENVER - In partnership with Colorado Youth for a Change (CYC) and Serve Colorado, the Governor’s Commission on Community Service has received funding from the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief program and AmeriCorps to expand a tutoring and student support program
