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Governor Jared Polis and FEMA Announce Federal Community Vaccination Site in Pueblo
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DENVER – Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced today that an eight-week Pilot Community Vaccination Site (CVS) will open in Pueblo County next week to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations in Pueblo and rural communities throughout southern Colorado at high risk of infection.
Governor Polis Celebrates Milestone, 80% of Coloradans 70 and Older Now Vaccinated
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that 80% of Coloradans 70 years and older have now received at least one dose of the vaccine.
DENVER - Today the Governor appointed Amanda W. DeWick to the Broomfield County Court in the 17th Judicial District.
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PUEBLO, CO - Today Governor Polis visited the State Community Vaccination Site at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.
Gov. Polis Launches Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
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EATON, CO - Today, Governor Jared Polis launched Mobile COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics that will run routes in all four corners of the state, reaching medically underserved Coloradans in their own communities.
Governor Polis to Extend Statewide Mask Order for 30 Days, Adds Transition Plan for Low-Incidence Counties
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis announced that he will be extending the statewide mask order tomorrow with modifications that account for where Colorado is in the 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 across the state to host more than 20 vaccination clinics between Friday, April 2 - Thursday, April 8, 2021.
Governor Polis Appoints Amanda W. DeWick to the Broomfield County Court in the 17th Judicial District
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DENVER - Today the Governor appointed Amanda W.
Gov. Polis Visits Community Vaccination Site at Colorado State Fairgrounds Run in Partnership with Centura and Pueblo County
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PUEBLO, CO - Today Governor Polis visited the State Community Vaccination Site at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo.
Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of the Attack at the United States Capitol
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings until sunset on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, as a sign of respect for the service and sacrifice of the victims of the attack at the United States Capitol on Friday, April 2, 2021, as proclaimed by President Biden.
Gov. Polis, in Partnership with Denver County and TrueCare24, Launches Community Vaccination Site at Ball Arena
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Individuals can register now for vaccine appointments
Governor Polis Releases Statement on American Jobs Plan
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DENVER -- Gov. Polis today released the following statement on President Biden’s American Jobs Plan:“In order to build back stronger, we’re going to need major investment to jumpstart our economy now and support the success of our nation for generations to come.
Statement on Passing of Justice Gregory Kellam Scott
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis issued a statement upon the passing of Justice Gregory Kellam Scott, Colorado’s first Black justice appointed to the Colorado Supreme Court, who spent eight years on the bench of Colorado’s highest court.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Coroners Standards and Trainings BoardDuties include developing a curriculum for a forty-hour training course for new coroners and approving the qualifications of the instructors who teach the course; approving training providers to certify coroners in basic medical-legal death investigation, and approving training providers and programs used to fulfill the annual sixteen-hour in-service training requirement.for a term expiring March 1, 2023: Kevin Joel Grantham of Cañon City, Colorado, to serve as a county commissioner of a county with a population of less than fifty thousand but more than fifteen thousand, occasioned by the resignation of Ronald Engels of Central City, Colorado, appointed;for terms expiring March 1, 2024: Randy Van Keller of Cañon City, Colorado, to serve as a coroner of a county with a population of less than fifty thousand but more than fifteen thousand, reappointed; Glen Patrick Trainor of Granby, Colorado to serve as a chief of police from a municipality in this state, appointed.Colorado Banking BoardThe Board is the policy-making and rule-making authority for the Division of Banking, and has the authority to make final decisions with respect to the taking of possession, liquidation, or reorganization of banks.for a term expiring July 1, 2021:David Kelly of Littleton, Colorado to serve as a representative of bankers, and occasioned by the resignation of Ronald Keith Tilton of Littleton, Colorado, appointed.Colorado Civil Rights CommissionThe Colorado Civil Rights Commission investigates complaints and conducts hearings concerning alleged discrimination in employment, apprenticeship programs, on-the-job training, and vocational schools.
Statement on Passing of Justice Mary Mullarkey
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis issued a statement upon the passing of Colorado’s first female Supreme Court chief justice, who spent 23 years on the state’s highest court and 12 years as its chief:
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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DENVER - Governor Jared Polis took action in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Polis Announces All Coloradans 16+ Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 2
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DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis announced that starting this Friday, April 2nd, all Coloradans over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive the Pfizer vaccine, and all Coloradans over the age of 18 will be eligible to receive the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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 Signs Bills Into Law
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DENVER - Governor Polis signed two bills into law.
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 across the state to host more than 25 vaccination clinics between Friday, March 26 - Thursday, April 1, 2021.
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.