State Governor Jared Polis (CO)
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Recent News About State Governor Jared Polis (CO)
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24 states, including Colorado, part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
An analysis by Centennial State News shows Colorado is one of 24 states with a membership with ERIC, a national voter data group accused of "hyper-partisanship."
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Analysis: Colorado among 24 states affiliated with 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Colorado is among 24 states that are members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Centennial State News found.
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Governor Polis Applauds Approval of New Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill, as Colorado Continues to Lead in Affordable Coverage
On July 13, Governor Polis applauded the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval of “Opill” (norgestrel), a daily oral contraceptive available for use without a prescription
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Governor Polis Highlights Opportunities for Coloradans to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers and Shop Fresh
On July 12, Governor Polis highlighted Colorado’s farmers’ markets, roadside stands and other opportunities for Coloradans to shop locally and eat fresh.
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Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Grow the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative to Advance Conservation and Enjoyment of Colorado’s Outdoors
On July 11, Governor Polis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) announced the fourth round of funding recipients of the Outdoor Regional Partnerships Initiative
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Polis Administration, Department of Local Affairs Awards More Than $48M in the Third Round of the Transformational Affordable Housing Grant Program
On July 11, Governor Polis and the Department of Local Affairs announced the third round of Transformational Affordable Housing Grant (TAHG) recipients, providing transformative support to 13 Colorado counties.
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Governor Polis Welcomes Taylor Swift Back To Colorado Ahead of Two Sold-Out Shows
On July 10, Governor Polis welcomed Taylor Swift back to Colorado with a special “Jared’s Version” letter reminding concertgoers to be responsible, stay safe, and have fun
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Governor Polis Appoints Mark Ferrandino to Lead Office of State Planning and Budget
On July 11, Governor Jared Polis appointed Mark Ferrandino to lead the Office of State Planning and Budget (OSPB).
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Governor Polis, Sen. Bennet, Rep. Neguse, State Rep. Titone, Federal and Local Officials Share Plans for Colorado’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
On July 6, Governor Polis, Senator Bennet, Congressman Neguse, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Associate Administrator Doug Kinkoph, State Representative Brianna Titone and broadband contributors from all over the state shared exciting plans for the more than $826,000,000 million funding awarded by the Biden Administration and the National Telecommunications Information Agency (NTIA).
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Colorado Department of Early Childhood Awards $15.3 Million to 1,141 Universal Preschool Colorado Providers through Capacity Building Grants
The Colorado Department of Early Childhood recently awarded 1,141 Universal Preschool (UPK) Colorado providers more than $15.3 million in the first round of Capacity Building Grants using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were requested in the Governor’s Budget and approved by the legislature.
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Governor Polis Appoints Christopher B. Rhamey to the 1st Judicial District Court
On June 30, Governor Polis appointed Christopher B. Rhamey to fill a vacancy on the First Judicial District Court
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Governor Polis: Misguided U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Attacks Freedom
The United States Supreme Court ruled today in the case of 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis, and Colorado Governor Jared Polis issued the following statement related to the decision and other misguided rulings from the Court this term.
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Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
988 Crisis Line Board of Directors
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Delivering Real Results for Coloradans: Gov. Polis Celebrates Bold Action to Improve Education, Make Colorado Safer & Achieve 100% Renewable Energy as Laws Take Effect July 1
In partnership with the legislature, Governor Polis signed a number of landmark bills into law this year, including legislation that takes effect on July 1, 2023, to reduce auto theft and make Colorado one of the ten safest states in the nation and take bold climate action towards achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040.
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Colorado Announces Presidential Primary Date for 2024
On June 29, Governor Jared Polis, Secretary of State Jena Griswold, and leaders of the Democratic and Republican parties announced March 5, 2024 as the date for Colorado’s presidential primary. In 2019, Colorado became a Super Tuesday state.
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Wyoming and Colorado Sign a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Direct Air Capture
The State of Wyoming and State of Colorado announced today that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding direct air capture (DAC) activity and development.
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Harnessing the Heat Beneath Our Feet for Renewable Energy: New Report from Western Governors Association Chairman Governor Jared Polis Shows Ways The West Can Lead on Geothermal Energy
Last summer, in an effort to help meet his goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2040, Governor Polis launched Heat Beneath Our Feet, a geothermal initiative spearheaded by the Governor and the Western Governors Association
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Polis Administration Continues to Support Colorado’s Outdoor Industry: OREC Announces Third Round of Colorado State Outdoor Recreation Grant Recipients
On June 27, Governor Polis and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC) of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced 12 new recipients of the Colorado State Outdoor Recreation grant across the state
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Polis, Bennet, Hickenlooper Welcome Over $826 Million in Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Funding for Colorado from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
On June 26, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomed the announcement from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) that Colorado was awarded $826,522,650.41 from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program
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Governor Polis Welcomes Bipartisan Western Governors to Colorado as Chair of Western Governors’ Association
On June 26, Governor Polis welcomed bipartisan governors from Western states to Colorado for the start of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) annual meeting held this year in Boulder.