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Governor Jared Polis @GovofCO

Governor of Colorado. Fighting for affordable health care, better education, an economy that works for everyone, and protecting our Colorado way of life.

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Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood has been named one of the top 5 best LGBTQ-friendly neighborhoods in the country. The historic neighborhood has served as a safe gathering place for LGBTQ Denver residents for decades. It’s also home to several Denver Pride events this month, including the Denver Pride Parade on June 28. kdvr.com/denver-guide/denver…
Crowd marches with rainbow and Colorado state pride flags near Denver's Capitol building during a pride event.

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Colorado is defining the next chapter of education and training, and partners like Colorado Mountain College are helping more students prepare for future careers. postindependent.com/news/col…
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June is Men’s Mental Health Month - a reminder to all of us that it’s okay to ask for help and that you’re not alone. Here are some great ways to support your mental health, no matter what you’re going through. The 988 Colorado Mental Health Line is available for free, immediate support from a human 24/7. You can call or text 988 or use live chat at 988colorado.com in both English and Spanish.
Illustration showing nine ways to boost mental health including calling loved ones, exercising, cooking, getting sunshine, reading, spending time with pets, listening to music, playing an instrument, and watching TV.

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Building strong international relationships boosts Colorado’s economy, strengthens our business ecosystem, and deepens our cultural connections. I was pleased to meet with our international allies in Germany to collaborate and share best practices in clean energy manufacturing, wildfire prevention and control, and strengthening transportation corridors between our major travel hubs in Germany and Colorado. Colorado is leading by example to foster international stewardship to bring more innovation and creativity to our state.
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Colorado averages about 44 tornadoes per year, according to the Storm Prediction Center. While Kansas has twice as many a year, it is also vital to have a plan if a tornado warning is issued for your location and you don’t want to wind up in Oz. Remember, a tornado watch means to be prepared, and a tornado warning means to take action. Here are some safety tips for what to do during a tornado from the National Weather Service.
Tornado safety tips from the National Weather Service with instructions for home, workplace, outside, and vehicle scenarios during a tornado warning.

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Let’s go Team USA! Tonight the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team is taking on Paraguay in the first round of the FIFA World Cup. ⚽️
Graphic showing the United States and Paraguay flags facing off for a June 12 FIFA World Cup match in Colorado.

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This week, the @colostatefair announced country music star Jordan Davis as the latest addition to the 2026 concert lineup. Tickets for the show go on sale Friday. Our Colorado State Fair lineup also includes PRCA rodeos, a ranch rodeo, monster trucks, a demolition derby, and several other concerts, including The Beach Boys, Vanilla Ice, and Denver-founded pop-rock band The Fray. 9news.com/article/entertainm…
2026 Colorado State Fair concert lineup featuring Ian Munsick, Dylan Scott, Neal McCoy, and The Beach Boys among others.

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Families don’t “love inflation” - we’re forced to live with it. Americans deserve a President who is focused on bringing costs down, not celebrating higher prices.
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Colorado is home to some of the most spectacular sunsets in the world. Whether you're watching the sun dip below the wide-open prairie at Pawnee National Grassland or taking in the dramatic colors reflecting off the canyon walls at Black Canyon of the Gunnison, there’s no shortage of incredible places in Colorado to end the day.
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2 million Coloradans are using the myColorado app! Since launching in 2019, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app has made it easier for Coloradans to create an electronic version of their Colorado driver's license or state identification (ID) card, providing secure, convenient identity verification and expanded access to state services anytime, anywhere. If you’re new to myColorado or haven’t signed up yet, visit myColorado.gov and download the app in the App Store and Google Play.
Smartphone screen showing myColorado app login with forest background and text celebrating 2 million downloads of the app.

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Colorado is investing $32.8 million to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support innovative technologies across the state. These investments will cut pollution from Colorado while helping businesses lower costs, create jobs, and build a cleaner, healthier future for Colorado communities.
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Making Colorado a top ten safest state is a top priority. I was proud to sign new laws that make Colorado communities safer this year, building on the work we’ve done since taking office.
Summary of Colorado's 2026 legislative session highlighting strengthened Red Flag Law and updated competency system to prevent gun violence and protect communities.

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As wildfire seasons become longer and more challenging, investing in preparedness has never been more important. I’m proud of Colorado’s investments into our firefighters and response efforts, but there is always more work to do. This week, hundreds of firefighters, emergency managers, and incident response professionals came together in Grand Junction to sharpen skills, strengthen coordination, and prepare to protect Colorado communities. The dedication of our firefighters helps keep Coloradans safe and ensures our state is ready to respond when it matters most. gjsentinel.com/news/western_…
Wildland firefighting students in yellow gear practice training exercises in a wooded area during Colorado's first regional academy in Grand Junction.

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This year I was proud to sign a balanced budget that protects the things Coloradans care about most: education and public safety while protecting fiscal responsibility. I continue working everyday to make Colorado better for everyone.
Infographic detailing Colorado's budget priorities: education funding, public safety investments, healthcare strengthening, and fiscal responsibility measures.

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Colorado may not be hosting a 2026 World Cup match, but the Centennial State will still be on the world stage. FIFA selected Colorado-grown grass for three U.S. World Cup stadiums in Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. Because these climate-controlled venues require cool-season grass, Colorado’s turf was chosen to provide the playing surface for some of the tournament’s biggest matches. The World Cup isn’t coming to Colorado, but Colorado is going to the World Cup.
Workers harvesting rolls of grass on a field with mountains in the background, highlighting Colorado-grown turf for World Cup stadiums.

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I’m excited to announce a new effort with the Colorado Chamber of Commerce (tag) to speed up permitting that will reduce emissions from manufacturing, energy production, and other industrial sectors. By streamlining permitting and cutting red tape, we can use innovation to reduce emissions. For the first time ever in Colorado, a majority of our energy comes from low-cost clean energy, and this working group will build on that success to unlock new opportunities to save Coloradans money, create good-paying jobs, and protect our air quality.
Colorado is improving efficiency by streamlining permitting and cutting red tape to reduce emissions in manufacturing and energy sectors.

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Prop 123 funds are supporting housing across the state, including this site in Colorado Springs, which will support more than 120 homes for Coloradans.
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Colorado is bringing more housing to market faster and at lower cost over the next few months and years. I've signed laws to reduce housing costs, increase our housing supply, and save homeowners money on their insurance. There is always more work to do, but as these laws take effect, we will see Coloradans of every budget find more housing in the communities where they work and raise their families.
Infographic detailing Colorado housing initiatives including nonprofit support, first responder housing, and homeowner insurance savings.

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Colorado is investing in more affordable housing. Four new Proposition 123 Equity Fund recipients will help expand low- and middle-income rental housing in Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Ouray while supporting smart growth, sustainability, and stronger communities.
Colorado announces new Proposition 123 Equity Funds to support affordable housing in Aspen, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Ouray.

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This week I signed my final bill into law as Governor, HB26-1033 - Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act which makes Colorado a food freedom state, allowing entrepreneurs who make delicious homemade foods Coloradans love like Tamales, Burritos, and Tortas to be sold to Coloradans. It was a special celebration on a special bill to finish signing or vetoing all the bills that past the 75th general assembly, which recessed on May 14th.. During this legislative session I signed a total of 436 bills, and over the last eight years, I’ve signed more than 3,700 bills on the issues that matter most to Coloradans. From creating free, full-day kindergarten and preschool, to passing nation-leading clean energy laws, taking action to reduce housing costs, improve access to healthcare Coloradans can afford, protecting personal freedoms, cutting taxes, and lowering costs for all - I’m proud of the work we’ve done since I took office. And we’re not done yet. I’m committed to running through the tape for Coloradans to continue fighting for the issues people care about most.
Caterer serving food from chafing dishes at an outdoor event with guests mingling nearby under trees.

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Group of officials applauding behind a table with a Colorado governor's office banner during a formal event.

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Governor Jared Polis signs a document at a construction site surrounded by officials and staff members in Colorado.

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