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Press Releases

Jun 28, 2021

LEADERSHIP SETS BIPARTISAN PROCESS FOR $850M HOUSING AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ARPA FUNDS

House and Senate legislative leadership today approved two resolutions to establish the processes that will produce recommendations on transformational changes Colorado can undertake to make housing more affordable and attainable and improve access to behavioral health care.

Jun 28, 2021

NEW LAWS DO AWAY WITH RACIST MASCOTS, PROVIDE IN-STATE TUITION FOR COLORADO TRIBES

Governor Jared Polis today signed two bills that will ban American Indian mascots in Colorado public schools and provide in-state tuition to American Indian students who are members of tribes with historical ties to Colorado.

Jun 28, 2021

OVER $100M FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, NEW SUPPORT PROGRAMS SIGNED INTO LAW

Governor Polis today signed four bills into law that will infuse $114 million in state and federal funds into the state’s behavioral health system, prevent substance use disorders, create the 9-8-8 suicide prevention hotline in Colorado and incorporate behavioral health into the state’s response to disasters, such as wildfires, floods or shootings.

Jun 25, 2021

NEW LAW PROTECTS THE RIGHTS OF AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

Governor Polis today signed Representatives Karen McCormick and Yadira Caraveo’s bill to advance the basic rights of Colorado’s agricultural workers and modernize the agriculture industry.

Jun 25, 2021

$130M FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND NEW TENANT PROTECTIONS SIGNED INTO LAW

Governor Polis today signed three bills into law that will provide nearly $30 million in federal funds to support local government efforts to address homelessness; immediately invest $98.5 million in federal funds to construct nearly 7,000 affordable housing units; deploy $1.5 million in eviction legal defense funding; set aside $415 million in federal funds toward future affordable housing efforts; and provide tenants new protections and rights.

Jun 24, 2021

POLIS SIGNS LEGISLATION TO CURB YOUTH ACCESS TO HIGH POTENCY MARIJUANA

Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Speaker Alec Garnett and Representative Yadira Caraveo, a pediatrician, that seeks to address youth access to high-potency cannabis products.

Jun 24, 2021

SIGNED! BILLS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE

Governor Jared Polis today signed several bills into law that will save consumers money on utility bills, create jobs, increase energy efficiency and help meet Colorado’s renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions goals.

Jun 24, 2021

STATEMENTS ON THE PASSING OF FORMER STATE REP. MIKE MCLACHLAN

State Representative Barbara McLachlan and Speaker Alec Garnett today released the following statements celebrating the life of former State Representative Mike McLachlan, who passed away on June 23.

Jun 24, 2021

POLIS SIGNS BILL TO PROTECT COMMUNITIES FROM TOXIC POLLUTION

Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation into law that will protect communities from toxic pollution

Jun 24, 2021

NEW LAWS ADDRESS DROUGHT, FUND WATER PLAN

Governor Polis today signed two bills into law to make historic investments in the state’s water plan and to create the Office of Agricultural Drought and Climate Resilience.

Jun 23, 2021

POLIS SIGNS TAX FAIRNESS PACKAGE AND BILL TO LOWER PROPERTY TAXES

Governor Jared Polis today signed HB21-1311 and HB21-1312, the tax fairness package that will boost economic support for hard working families and eliminate the business personal property tax for two-thirds of the businesses that currently have to pay it. Polis also signed SB21-293, which will temporarily reduce property taxes.

Jun 23, 2021

POLIS SIGNS $75M FOR WORKFORCE TRAINING AND BILL TO CREATE STATE APPRENTICESHIP AGENCY

Governor Polis today signed two bills that will invest $75 million to boost Colorado’s workforce training programs and expand access to quality apprenticeship pathways.

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