ARVADA ~ ARVADA - Colorado Governor Jared Polis emphasized the state's leadership in clean energy, investments in education, and promotion of civic engagement for all Coloradans during a series of events on Tuesday.

The Governor first attended the Colorado Afterschool Partnership Fall Conference, where he discussed the state's efforts to support out-of-school educators and help students succeed. In 2023, Governor Polis signed a bipartisan law that made a significant investment in afterschool education opportunities, with the goal of getting every student on track to math proficiency. These investments provide support for math instruction and improvement for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

"Investing in our students' success is an investment in our state's future," said Governor Polis. "I am grateful to all the educators across the state who work tirelessly to provide the support and instruction for Colorado students to succeed well beyond the classroom. No student should feel left behind, and afterschool programs are critical to ensure students thrive."

Following this event, Governor Polis participated virtually in the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission Conference focused on finding solutions for low-cost energy. He highlighted Colorado's energy sector as a model for the nation, creating jobs and strengthening the economy.

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"As Chair of the National Governors Association, I work with governors from across the country and aisle on issues that matter most to the people we serve," said Governor Polis. "Today, I was glad to join my fellow governors Stitt and Dunleavy to discuss our work on energy, as well as Colorado's national leadership on technologies that lower energy costs, protect our air quality, and ensure clean drinking water for all Coloradans."

The Governor also spoke at the Energy M&A and Financing Forum to promote Colorado's leading work in innovative clean energy solutions. The state ranks 4th in cleantech employment, 2nd in electric vehicle sales nationwide, and 8th for wind, solar, and storage.

"In Colorado, we are taking a market-driven, sector-by-sector approach to improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions," said Governor Polis. "By doing so, we are delivering real results while creating good-paying jobs and reducing costs for Colorado consumers."

Later in the day, Governor Polis toured Northglenn City Hall, the first net-zero emissions municipal building in Colorado. This building is one of many new clean-energy structures helping the state reach its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030. The state has also supported the installation of nine public charging ports through the Charge Ahead Colorado grant program and eight charging ports for fleet vehicles through the Fleet-ZERO grant program at Northglenn City Hall.

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"Colorado is leading the way in bringing more jobs, cleaner energy, and saving Coloradans money on energy bills," said Governor Polis. "The Northglenn City Hall, the first net-zero municipal building in Colorado, is a reflection of how far Colorado has come in creating clean energy infrastructure that will help power a bright future for our state."

To cap off his busy day, Governor Polis took part in a discussion at Front Range Community College about the importance of civic engagement in Colorado at the News & Democracy Discussion Panel. The event brought together leaders from across the state to discuss the significance of free and fair elections.

"Each of us has a role to play in building and sustaining a strong, healthy democracy," said Governor Polis. "That's what civic engagement is all about. Thank you to Front Page for being an important part of the media ecosystem here in Colorado and continuing to promote a Colorado for all."

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