All Entries Tagged With: "Governor Polis"
Governor Polis Takes Action in Response to Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County
DENVER – Governor Polis issued an Executive Order in response to the Gageby Creek Fire in Bent County. The Executive Order memorializes his verbal disaster declaration and the activation of the State Emergency Operations Plan on April 20. The Executive Order allocates $340,000 from the Disaster Emergency Fund for costs associated with […]
Polis Signs Hinrichsen & Marchman’s Bill to Establish Agricultural Right to Repair
DENVER, CO – Governor Jared Polis today signed legislation sponsored by Senators Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, and Janice Marchman, D-Loveland, that establishes a ‘right to repair’ in Colorado and allow farmers and ranchers the freedom to fix their farm equipment when it breaks down into law. Right now, farmers must utilize mechanics “authorized” by the […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Colorado HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment To promote effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment programs, the HIV Alliance for Prevention, Care, and Treatment shall advise, inform and closely consult with CDPHE with regard to issues, trends, needs, policy, and resources pertaining to HIV/AIDS throughout the State of Colorado. For a term […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Ground Water Commission The Commission determines the boundaries of designated ground water basins by geographic description and considers well permit applications for persons desiring to appropriate designated ground water for beneficial use. The Commission is responsible for the development of policies and procedures for maximum economic development, as well as the protection of the vested […]
Prowers County Elected Officials Sign Statewide Letter Calling on Polis to Veto Collective Bargaining Bill
Prowers County, Colorado, May 19, 2022 – Prowers County Commissioners have joined a statewide coalition of over 170 county elected officials to call on Governor Polis to veto the collective bargaining bill. The letter, and the signers are below. An Open Letter from Elected County Officials throughout Colorado Concerning the expansion of county employees’ rights […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Judicial Nominating Commissions There is a judicial district nominating commission for each of Colorado’s 22 judicial districts that selects nominees for district and county judicial vacancies. Each district nominating commission is chaired by a justice of the Supreme Court, who is a non-voting member of the commission. Fifteenth Judicial District Judicial Nominating Commission for […]
Governor Polis Calls for National Park Designation of Amache Site
DENVER- Governor Polis sent a letter calling on the National Park Service to support the inclusion of the former Amache Japanese Internment Camp Site near Grenada, Colorado into the National Park system. The National Park Service is currently evaluating the suitability for inclusion of the Amache site into the National Park system through […]
Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund Board The Board manages the Great Outdoors Colorado Trust Fund, which receives a portion of Colorado Lottery proceeds. These proceeds are used to make investments through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission and award grants to local governments and land trusts. Funds are used for open space and […]
Governor Polis Statement on Space Command Announcement
Statement on Space Command Announcement DENVER – Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera released the following statement upon reports that the Trump administration is relocating U.S. Space Command from Colorado Springs to Alabama. “Colorado’s proud military heritage, unparalleled aerospace ecosystem, and unmatched quality of life for our service members and their families […]
Governor Polis Announces Clemency For 22, Including Parents of Balloon Boy
DENVER – Today, December 23, 2020, Governor Jared Polis announced four commutations and eighteen pardons. “Pardons and commutations make second chances possible for people. As Governor, I understand that granting pardons and commutations is a tremendous responsibility and requires careful consideration of every individual who applies,” said Governor Jared Polis. “These individuals have […]
Prowers County Weekly COVID-19 Update as of November 24th, 2020
551 cumulative total patients with 15 hospitalizations and 12 deaths for people who have tested positive for COVID. The majority of cases has 85 patients in the 60-69 age range, followed fractionally, by 50-59 years and at least 25 patients are under the age of 10. TESTS Positivity rate is 27.12%, up from 23.56% last week (goal […]
Governor Polis Declares November as “Hire a Veteran First Month”
(DENVER) — Governor Jared Polis has declared November “Hire A Veteran First” Month. With Veterans Day on November 11, the entire month of November has long been a time to honor Colorado veterans and ensure they have opportunities to succeed in a post-military life. Although the national unemployment rate for veterans is 6.4 percent, […]
New Face Mask Extension to October 12
Colorado Governor Jared Polis, using a series of Executive Orders extended the order requiring the wearing of face masks for anyone over the age of 11 in public places until October 12, 2020, D 2020 190. Polis declared a disaster emergency on March 10, 2020 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in […]
Media Release from Prowers County Commissioners RE: Safer At Home Directive
On Monday, April 27th, the Governor’s Order will change from Stay At Home to SAFER AT HOME Directive. Per the Commissioners: All County Buildings will have limited access to the General Public through May 12th. Manner in which department business will be conducted is at the Department Head’s discretion. Please call the County Department […]
Gov. Polis Announces Statewide Stay-At-Home Order, Provides Update on Colorado Response to COVID-19
***INFORMACIÓN SEGUIDA EN ESPAÑOL*** CENTENNIAL – Today Gov. Polis announced a statewide stay-at-home order beginning on Thursday, March 26 at 6:00 a.m. and will last until April 11, 2020. The Governor also provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19 and actions taken to limit the spread of the virus. “Coloradans are living through […]
