Purplish Gov. Polis is a lame duck. What does that mean for Colorado policy and politics?
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Jan 23, 2026 A discussion of the governor’s last-year agenda, from housing density fights to transit and public land policies. They tackle Colorado’s clean energy goals and federal headwinds complicating the timeline. Education funding and budget tensions get attention. The conversation covers labor law battles, tech and AI regulation, and federal actions shaping state politics.
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Polis's Lame-Duck Urgency
- Jared Polis enters a lame-duck year with a clear push to finish big priorities before leaving office.
- The next four months are framed as a final chance to cement his Colorado Way legacy.
Housing Tension With Municipal Leaders
- Polis repeatedly jokes and clashes with Kevin Bomber, head of the Colorado Municipal League, over housing density.
- Six municipalities are now suing the state claiming his housing laws are unconstitutional.
Push For Narrower Housing Bills
- Expect lawmakers to rework failed housing measures into narrower, more targeted bills this session.
- Focused tweaks (like allowing schools to build housing) may be more politically viable than broad mandates.
