Press Release

DENVER, Dec. 19, 2025 — This week, the Governor’s Office of Information Technology released the new Colorado Digital ID Verifier for businesses and government entities at all levels, enabling them to verify the authenticity of Colorado Digital IDs within the myColorado app and enhance security for its users. Going forward, the state recommends that anyone seeking to verify an individual’s identity use the Colorado Digital ID Verifier rather than relying solely on the image for verification.

DENVER, Dec. 1, 2025 —Today, the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO), under the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT), announced that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has approved Colorado’s Final Proposal under the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program, unlocking $420.6 million in federal funding from the Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for the state’s broadband infrastructure.

DENVER, Oct. 28, 2025 — Coloradans visiting 11 History Colorado museums and historic sites can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program using Aira ASL. The free service is now available as part of a limited-time pilot program, after which continuation of the program will depend on feedback and usage.

DENVER, Oct. 2, 2025 — Colorado Governor Jared Polis has proclaimed October 2025 as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, joining a national effort to promote online safety and the critical role it plays in protecting families, businesses and communities.

DENVER, Sept. 3, 2025 — Today, the Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) released the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program Final Proposal for public comment, indicating to Coloradans which locations will receive high-speed internet access as a result of federal funding.

DENVER, May 6, 2025 — Today, Governor Jared Polis, the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) launched a new pilot Colorado Property Tax Map to offer Coloradans a centralized, accessible and reliable source to estimate property taxes and view statewide taxing jurisdictions and boundaries.

DENVER, April 21, 2025 — Coloradans visiting Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) workforce centers and vocational rehabilitation centers can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program using Aira ASL. The free service will be available through mid-2026, after which, continuation of the Aira ASL program will depend on feedback and usage.

DENVER, Dec. 3, 2024 — Nearly one-third of Crowley County, Colorado residents will soon have high-speed internet access thanks to another federally funded broadband project. The Colorado Broadband Office (CBO) awarded Capital Projects Fund (CPF) money to a new broadband project in Crowley County that will connect 1,753 of the 5,600 homes in Crowley to fiber.

DENVER, Nov. 25, 2024 — Residents of Elizabeth and Kiowa are now enjoying fast, reliable internet access, made possible by funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s American Rescue Plan Capital Projects Fund (CPF). These communities are the first to benefit from Colorado’s substantial allocation of nearly $1 billion from two federal programs aimed at enhancing broadband infrastructure across the state.

DENVER, Oct. 1, 2024 — Today, Governor Jared Polis kicked off Colorado’s celebration of the 21st annual national Cybersecurity Awareness Month by issuing a proclamation encouraging Coloradans to practice online safety and protect their data.