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Continuing to Prepare for, Prevent, & Respond to Wildfires: Governor Polis Encourages Coloradans to Take Everyday Steps to Save Money and Improve Wildfire Preparedness
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DENVER - As the Polis Administration continues to prepare for, prevent, and respond to wildfires, Governor Polis encourages Coloradans to take everyday steps to reduce the risk of wildfire spreading in and around homes, actions that save people money, protect property, and support Colorado’s hardworking firefighters.
Gov. Polis, as Chair of the Bipartisan Western Governors Association, Outlines Geothermal Opportunities for Colorado & West
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Polis Administration continues to make progress toward achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040
Continuing to Build a Colorado for All, Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera Proclaims July Disability Pride Month
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COLORADO SPRINGS - Today Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera formally proclaimed July as Disability Pride month in a visit to the Independence Center, a disability-focused nonprofit in Colorado Springs.
Keeping Colorado on Path of Achieving 100% Renewable Energy by 2040: Polis Administration on behalf of the Western Inter-States Hydrogen Hub, Announces a Request for Proposals for Prime Contractor
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DENVER - Under the leadership of Governor Polis, Colorado is well on its way to achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040.
At Governor Polis’ Urging, Colorado Water Conservation Board Approves $17 Million for Drought Resilience and Aging Water Infrastructure Projects
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DENVER - During its bi-monthly meeting today, the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) - the state’s water policy agency considered and unanimously approved the Governor’s request for $17 million to kick-start local-level implementation of the recently updated Colorado Water Plan.
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
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Air Quality Enterprise BoardThe Air Quality Enterprise Board collects fees from stationary sources to support a variety of services that inform fee payer operations and to facilitate dialogue between fee payers and the community.
Continuing to Expand Wildfire Preparedness & Response: Governor Polis Takes Action to Support Volunteer Firefighters & Emergency First Responders
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GOLDEN - This morning, at a fire station in Golden, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order helping Colorado’s state employees serve as volunteer firefighters and first responders.
Governor Polis Statement on 10th Anniversary of Aurora Theater Shooting
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AURORA - On the tenth anniversary of the Aurora Theater shooting, Governor Jared Polis released the following statement:
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed an Executive Order amending and extending the COVID-19 declaration to continue providing state and federal funding to agencies to prepare for changes in public health and provide rapid response readiness.
Governor Polis Encourages Coloradans to Support Shop Colorado Proud at Local Farmers’ Markets
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DENVER - Governor Polis continues to encourage Coloradans to support Colorado farmers and ranchers by shopping at local farmers’ markets.
In Visit to Western Colorado, Gov. Polis Highlights Ways Administration is Improving Rural Roads, Investing in Education for Coloradans, & Supporting Outdoor Recreation
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CREEDE - Today, Governor Polis highlighted the Polis Administration’s progress on fixing rural roads, investing in early childhood and K-12 education and supporting access to Colorado’s world-class outdoors in a visit to Lake City, Creede, and South Fork in Western Colorado.
Gov Polis., Bipartisan Governors Announce Initiative to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education
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Polis Administration continues nation-leading support for K-12 education
Gov Polis., Bipartisan Governors Announce Initiative to Expand K-12 Computer Science Education
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DENVER - In the past six months, the Polis Administration has both made historic investments and implemented numerous other initiatives aimed at cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution emissions, according to a newly released biannual progress report on the Colorado Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap.
Continuing to Build a Colorado for All: Governor Polis Takes Action to Expand Accessibility & Equity of Colorado’s World-Class Outdoors
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AURORA - Today, Governor Polis, joined by the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director Dan Gibbs, Department of Revenue Executive Director Mark Ferrandino, state legislators, and community leaders,
Gov. Polis and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Take Action to Save Communities Money, Keep Coloradans Safe, & Protect Colorado’s Iconic Wildlife
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BOULDER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, joined by First Gentleman Marlon Reis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), and community leaders, announced support for local communities, municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations for projects to minimize human-bear conflicts, saving communities money and protecting Coloradans’ health and safety.
Gov. Polis Takes Action to Defend Individual Freedoms and Rights
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DENVER - Governor Polis took action today to protect the individual freedom and rights of Coloradans. Gov. Polis signed an Executive Order to ensure that no Coloradan is subject to penalization for the possession, cultivation, or use of marijuana as this substance is legal in Colorado as a result of Amendment 64.
Governor Jared Polis Appoints Charlotte A. Ankeny to the El Paso County Court
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DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis appointed Charlotte A. Ankeny to fill the vacancy on the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District.
Governor Polis Appoints Attorney General Phil Weiser to Serve as Interim District Attorney in 12th Judicial District
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SAN LUIS VALLEY - Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2022 033 appointing Attorney General Phil Weiser to serve as interim district attorney for the 12th Judicial District beginning July 14, 2022.
Polis Administration Providing Unprecedented Relief to Wildfire Victims
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OUISVILLE - Governor Polis signed a new landmark bill into law this year sponsored by Senate President Steve Fenberg and Representative Judy Amabile to provide unprecedented financial relief to wildfire survivors like the Marshall Fire and responsibly investing funds to give Colorado communities and first responders more tools to fight these fires in the immediate future,
Governor Polis Takes Additional Steps to Improve Air Quality for Coloradans
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DENVER - Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis urged the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and other state agencies to take additional steps to improve air quality for Coloradans.
