Gov. Jared Polis - The Journal

Leaders move forward with plan to designate Dolores National Monument; some share doubts

More than 100,000 signatures in favor of the monument delivered to Washington D.C. in April

DATE: May 1, 2024 | CATEGORY: Community

Gov. Polis signs $40.6 billion Colorado state budget

Funding reflects a 3.7% increase from last year, or about $1 billion more in general fund spending

DATE: Apr 30, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado House passes bill banning sale of so-called assault weapons

House Bill 1292 faces an uncertain fate in the Senate

DATE: Apr 15, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado’s $40.6B budget is nearing final passage. Here’s what’s in it

Spending plan invests heavily in state workers, health care services, K-12 and higher education

DATE: Apr 13, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bill banning purchase, sale and transfer of so-called assault weapons in Colorado clears first hurdle

A similar measure was rejected in its first committee hearing last year

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Scholarships available to students pursuing postsecondary education and workforce training

The program is offering career guidance and scholarships to the graduating class of 2024

DATE: Mar 20, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Durango appointee to CPW commission steps down amid opposition

Some state senators were critical of Gary Skiba’s history as an animal advocate

DATE: Mar 8, 2024 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Department of Higher Education to waive college application fees Oct. 17-19

This event hopes to encourage Colorado residents to pursue education beyond high school

DATE: Oct 11, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Gov. Jared Polis visits Ute Mountain Ute charter school

The school is the first public, Native American charter school to be located on a reservation in Colorado

DATE: Oct 4, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education

Gov. Polis holds listening session with local leaders

Stop part of a visit through Southwest Colorado

DATE: Oct 2, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Gov. Polis’ order may keep Mesa Verde open in case of shutdown

Federal government may shut down Sunday, shuttering land management agencies

DATE: Sep 29, 2023 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado universal preschool program sued by schools and organizations

The program has faced multiple bumps after the start of classes

DATE: Sep 7, 2023 | CATEGORY: Education