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Governor Polis Announces 12 Counties in Colorado Surpass 70% Vaccination Rate
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Governor Applauds Counties for Reaching Critical Milestone
Governor Polis Statement on Historic 2021 Legislative Session
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DENVER — Governor Jared Polis released a statement upon the conclusion of the First Regular Session of the 73rd General Assembly.
Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
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DENVER — Governor Jared Polis signed five bills today in signing ceremonies:
Governor Polis Visits Local Businesses, Throws First Pitch at Foxes Baseball Club in Fort Collins
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis visited several businesses in the Fort Collins area and threw the first pitch at the Fort Collins Foxes Baseball Club’s opening game.
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed W. Eric Kuhn to the Court of Appeals. This vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Diana L. Terry and is effective July 7, 2021.
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STATEWIDE- As local businesses in Boulder and across the state enter the next phase of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic
Gov. Polis Partners with Community-Based Organizations, Hosts Clinics as Part of Vaccines for All Plan
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DENVER - As part of Governor Polis’ Vaccines for All efforts, the State of Colorado is allocating vaccines to community-based organizations.
Governor Polis Announces Winner of First $1 Million Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing
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DENVER - Governor Polis announced the winner of the first $1 million Colorado Comeback Cash Vaccine Drawing.
Governor Polis Makes Judicial Appointments to the Colorado Court of Appeals and the 18th Judicial District
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed W. Eric Kuhn to the Court of Appeals. This vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Diana L. Terry and is effective July 7, 2021.
Governor Polis Launches Comeback Cash Scholarship, Powering the Comeback Business Pledge
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DENVER - Governor Polis today announced the Colorado Comeback Cash Scholarship drawing, where five eligible Coloradans, ages 12-17, will be randomly selected to win a $50,000 scholarship each week for five weeks.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators
20 CDOT Snow Plows Get Names Thanks to Creative Submissions from Colorado Kids
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STATEWIDE — Thanks to the creative ideas of Colorado kids across the state, 20 new plows in the CDOT fleet will receive names as part of the inaugural Name That Plow contest.
New Zealand-born FileInvite Selects Colorado for US Headquarters
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DENVER — FileInvite, a New Zealand software as a service (SaaS) technology company, has announced Colorado as the site of their US Headquarters, bringing more than 140 new jobs with them to the state.
Colorado Continues Leading Hemp Industry, Submits Revised Hemp Management Plan
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DENVER - Today, Colorado submitted a revised Hemp Management Plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
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 extended an Executive Order requiring the temporary suspension of certain statutes and rules to expand the healthcare workforce for hospitals and other inpatient treatment facilities due to the presence of COVID-19. Governor Polis also extended and amended an Executive Order related to the protection of tenants from eviction during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Colorado.Under the amended Executive Order, landlords need to provide notice to tenants of the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) resources and the order directs DOLA to work with landlords on providing repayment plans.
State of Colorado Exceeds Three Million Coloradans Vaccinated
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DENVER - Today, the State of Colorado announced that more than three million Coloradans, more than 60.7% of those eligible, have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, with more than 2.5 million people fully immunized.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Half Staff on Memorial Day
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DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered the Colorado and American flags be lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide in recognition of Memorial Day, and as proclaimed by President Biden.
Gov. Polis Partners with Community-Based Organizations, Hosts Clinics as Part of Vaccines for All Plan
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DENVER - As part of Governor Polis’ Vaccines for All efforts, the State of Colorado is allocating vaccines to community-based organizations.
Governor Polis Appoints Adam J. Espinosa to the 2nd Judicial District Court
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DENVER - Today Governor Polis appointed Adam J. Espinosa to the 2nd Judicial District Court. This vacancy was created by the resignation of the Honorable Kenneth M. Laff and is effective July 3, 2021.
Five More Localities Receive Revitalizing Main Streets Grants from Additional State Stimulus Funding
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STATEWIDE- The Colorado Department of Transportation awarded five new Revitalizing Main Streets grants this week to the Town of Mead, Town of Silver Cliff, City of Fountain, and City of Glenwood Springs, and the Town of La Junta.
Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis signed 13 bills.
