THE GOVERNOR'S NEWSLETTER |
Kicking Off Localized State of the State Addresses in Colorado Springs |
I delivered my localized State of the State address to business and community leaders in Colorado Springs. I discussed Colorado’s leadership in increasing the supply of housing, investing in a convenient transit system to save people time and money, protecting our clean air and public spaces, making our communities safer, preparing Colorado students for success, and creating a competitive business environment and workforce to foster growth and innovation.
Earlier this year, I delivered my seventh State of the State Address to the Colorado General Assembly, highlighting Colorado’s leadership across the board to lower the cost of living and protect the rights and freedoms of all Coloradans.
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Highlighting Efforts in Pueblo to Prepare Coloradans for Educational and Career Success |
I met with AmeriCorps members in Pueblo to learn how AmeriCorps is utilizing apprenticeships and increasing opportunities for members to get credentials that prepare service members for success and strengthen our economy.
Connecting Coloradans with opportunities to gain credentials and develop skills with a paid apprenticeship will strengthen our workforce and economy, and I am thrilled that AmeriCorps is doing exactly that in Pueblo and around our state.
I also visited new Pueblo Community College President Dr. Chato Hazelbaker to congratulate him and to celebrate the college’s efforts to strengthen Colorado’s workforce. I toured the school’s recently renovated welding labs, which will improve student’s opportunities to get the skills they need to fill in-demand welding jobs. These renovations were supported by remaining state funding from SB17-267, Sustainability Of Rural Colorado.
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A Recently Released Annual Report Highlights Key Wins for Colorado Families Enrolled in Colorado Universal Preschool in 2023-24: |
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Lowering Families’ Costs: The program saved families an average of $6,100 annually on preschool expenses, providing critical financial relief for other costs.
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Expanding Family Choice: With more than 1,900 providers statewide, families had the flexibility to choose from community-based, school-based, and home-based preschool settings.
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Serving Diverse Needs: Nearly 50% of children came from low-income households, with over 11,000 children also classified as being multilingual, experiencing ‘homelessness’, or having a disability.
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Strengthening the Sector: The program distributed $239.4 million to providers, enhancing sustainability and incentivizing sector growth.
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Building and Sustaining International Partnerships |
British Consul General Richard Hyde and I signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Colorado and the United Kingdom (U.K.) to foster cooperation on economic relations, trade, and investment. We had been working on this for two years and it was exciting to complete it!
This exciting new partnership will develop and promote shared opportunities between Colorado and the U.K. in clean energy, climate smart agriculture, quantum technologies, space technology, tourism, and artificial intelligence.
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In Pueblo, I joined Mayor of Pueblo Heather Graham, former Mayor Nick Gradisar and Pueblo Community College President Dr. Chato Hazelbaker in welcoming a delegation from Slovenia to Pueblo that included Slovenian Ambassador H.E. Mr. Iztok Mirošič, and Consul Tamara Gorenc.
Colorado and Slovenia share a long-standing partnership through the National Guard State Partnership Program, which has fostered collaboration in security, education, and cultural initiatives since its inception.
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🎨Call for Artists - Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway
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The Governor’s Office and History Colorado have issued a call for artists to contribute to the construction of the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway.
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Up to 20 artists or artist teams will be selected to create projects depicting or celebrating one of Colorado's historical narratives.
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The ideal completion for the walkway will be August 2026. The artist selection process will be complete by June 1st, and we expect to begin the design process in the Summer of 2025.
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More information about the project and how to apply
💡Share Your Ideas for the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway
In celebration of Colorado’s 150th birthday, the Polis Administration is excited to announce plans for the Colorado 150 Pedestrian Walkway. Please complete this short survey to share your stories, ideas, and insights to help shape the historical narrative of this project.
🐝 National Civics Bee: Deadline to Apply is February 4, 2025
The Daniels Fund is co-sponsoring the 2025 National Civics Bee with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and eight local chambers of commerce in Colorado. The competition is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, and the national grand prize is a $100,000 529 plan.
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Apply on this website
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Local competitions will be held in:
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Arvada: Thursday, May 1, 2025 (5:30 PM - 7:00 PM) (Revive Church / The Bridge 8270 W 80th Ave, Arvada, CO 80005
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Buena Vista, Craig: April 2025 - TBD; Denver, Eastern Plains (based in Falcon), Grand Junction, and Windsor
🐍 Lunar New Year Celebration: Year of the Snake
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When: February 8, 2025 from 10 AM - 1 PM
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Where: 215 S. Tejon Street Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Guests are invited to celebrate with performances, crafts, and learn more about this important holiday at information booths presented by local organizations.
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RSVP and more information
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