Governor Polis Announces New Funding for Grand Junction Regional Airport & Delivers Regional State of the State Address as Administration Continues to Move Colorado Forward

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Today, Governor Polis was in Grand Junction, Palisade, and Glenwood Springs, as the Polis administration continues to make progress improving transportation infrastructure, investing in high-quality education, and supporting small businesses.

Governor Polis, joined by Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Executive Director Shoshana Lew, announced a new $4 million Division of Aeronautics grant to fully rehabilitate a runway at the Grand Junction Regional Airport. Governor Polis visited a Black-owned small business in Glenwood Springs, delivered the regional State of the State address to the Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce, and visited a school and early childhood center providing high-quality education to Colorado kids on the Western Slope.

"It was great to be in Palisade, Glenwood Springs, and Grand Junction today, and I met students and teachers benefitting from the Bright Spot Award and to announce the largest grant our administration is providing to a regional airport in 2023. This exciting grant to repair the secondary runway at Grand Junction's regional airport will keep people moving in and out of Grand Junction safely and efficiently, and our continued investment in Colorado schools helps to make sure kids have the educational runway to power their futures," said Gov. Polis. "As we look ahead, we are doubling down on our commitment to move Colorado forward, protecting our precious water resources, creating housing for every Colorado budget, improving public safety, and achieving bold climate action."

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