Colorado officials react to pardon of Tina Peters
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The 125-page report released by Gov. Jared Polis’ office proposes a unified department called the Colorado Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. According to the report, the current system is too fragmented, uncoordinated and difficult to navigate as the state faces technology disruption and an aging population.
Jared Polis has pitched a new Department of Education and Workforce Development as a way to improve Colorado’s economic competitiveness and be more “consumer friendly” to residents. The new department would merge functions from seven current departments.
The governor encouraged Coloradans to follow the controversial online personalities, saying they do "actual thinking."
Colorado lawmakers are eyeing legislation next year that could lead to the formation of the state’s newest agency: a one-stop-shop for higher education and workforce resources, including training and apprenticeship programs.
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Colorado lawmakers consider merging higher education and workforce agencies into one department
Colorado may overhaul higher education and workforce systems by merging seven departments into one, aiming to streamline services and boost economic growth.
Colorado's governor is calling on the legislature to replace the Department of Higher Education with a new state agency that would provide a one-stop shop for all post-secondary education options.
Polis encouraged Coloradans “to read the work of two men who often say outlandish things to get attention and circle the drain of white supremacy, misogyny and even child pornography to be
Gov. Polis has opted Colorado into a program that provides federal tax credits to parents who send their children to private schools, opening the door to 'school choice' for the first time in the state's history.