Colorado Matters January 16, 2026: Polis talks Tina Peters and 'the value of mercy'; Broncos Super Bowl push; Rodeo diplomacy
Jan 16, 2026
Governor Jared Polis discusses the importance of mercy while addressing the controversial case of Tina Peters. He dives into Colorado's housing crisis, pushing for universal healthcare, and confronting challenges in clean energy. Ryan Harris offers insights on the Broncos' postseason hopes and highlights the team's resilience, predicting a win against the Bills. Keenan Vine shares his experience in rodeo, the significance of the National Western Stock Show, and how rodeo acts as cross-border diplomacy between the U.S. and Canada.
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Use Public Land For Starter Homes
- Jared Polis says state-owned vacant land (schools, colleges, housing authorities) can be repurposed to build starter homes near transit.
- He argues reducing red tape and financing tools will make $250k–$350k homes attainable for young families.
Conditioning Funds As Law Enforcement
- Polis defends withholding state funds as enforcing state law rather than exercising arbitrary executive whims.
- He contrasts that with federal actions he calls discretionary and often unsupported by statute.
EPA Decision Seen As Counterproductive
- Polis criticized the EPA's rejection of Colorado's clean air plan as effectively endorsing worse haze.
- He says Colorado will keep transitioning from costly coal to lower-cost clean energy to save ratepayers money.