top of page

Press Releases

Jun 16, 2021

GOV SIGNS BILLS TO BOOST EDU WORKFORCE, REVITALIZE COMMERCIAL CENTERS

Governor Polis today signed four bills into law that will boost the educator workforce, create new pathways for students to fill renewable energy jobs and offer $72 million in grants to revitalize commercial centers through projects that construct, or convert older buildings into, new mixed use spaces.

Jun 16, 2021

SIGNED! FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE, SCHOOL BUILDINGS AND HIGH-IMPACT TUTORING

Governor Polis today signed three bills into law that will invest $100 million to expand access to affordable child care, fix and improve air quality filtration systems in public schools and provide Colorado students with high-impact tutoring to address disrupted learning from COVID-19.

Jun 15, 2021

SIGNED! $66M TO BOLSTER RURAL ECONOMIES, MITIGATE AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS

Governor Polis today signed four bills into law that will boost rural economies, protect and restore watersheds, and help Colorado address droughts, wildfires and floods.

Jun 14, 2021

GOV SIGNS BILLS TO CREATE JOBS IN RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY

Governor Polis today signed three bills into law that will invest nearly $50 million to create jobs in the renewable energy sector and save consumers money on their utility bills. The new laws are part of the Colorado Comeback state stimulus plan to help Colorado recover faster and build back stronger.

Jun 14, 2021

ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE FOR RETAILERS, TOOLS TO HELP SMALL BIZ GROW SIGNED INTO LAW

Governor Polis today signed two bills into law that will allow retailers to retain the sales tax they collect and provide small businesses with the tools and funding they need to grow.

Jun 14, 2021

SIGNED! $33M STIMULUS FOR CREATIVE ARTS, MEETINGS AND EVENTS INDUSTRIES

Governor Polis today signed HB21-1263 and HB21-1285, which will create jobs in the creative arts and meetings and events industries. The new laws are part of the Colorado Comeback state stimulus plan to help Colorado recover faster and build back stronger.

Jun 9, 2021

JOINT RELEASE: HISTORIC LEGISLATIVE SESSION CONCLUDES

House and Senate leadership tonight released the following statements after the gavels fell on the historic First Session of the 73rd General Assembly.

Jun 9, 2021

JACKSON CELEBRATES PASSAGE OF MONUMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE LEGISLATION

Rep. Dominique Jackson released the following statement after the passage of HB 21-1266.

Jun 8, 2021

HOUSE STANDS UP FOR AGRICULTURAL WORKERS

The House today passed Representatives Karen McCormick and Yadira Caraveo’s bill to advance the basic rights of Colorado’s agricultural workers and modernize the agriculture industry.

Jun 8, 2021

HOUSE DIRECTS FUNDING TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SENIORS, AND WORKFORCE PROGRAMS

The House today passed legislation to allocate American Rescue Act Funds to programs that serve survivors of domestic violence, seniors, and programs that help provide workers with the tools they need to find good jobs.

Jun 8, 2021

HOUSE INVESTS IN WILDFIRE MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE

The House today passed Representatives Snyder and Froelich’s bill to invest millions into wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts. The bill passed by a vote of 59-4.

Jun 8, 2021

HOUSE STANDS WITH SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE

The House today passed Representative Dafna Michaelson Jenet’s bill to allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring a legal claim against the actor who committed the misconduct or any entities involved in a coverup.

bottom of page