The Daily Sun-Up Gov. Jared Polis enters last year leading Colorado
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Feb 4, 2026 Bente Birkeland, Colorado Public Radio journalist who covers state policy, and Jesse Paul, Colorado Sun political reporter tracking the capitol, dig into Jared Polis' final year leading Colorado. They cover his State of the State tone, the move to drop the governor honorific, fights over housing density and clean energy, K-12 funding battles, AI and tech regulation, union fights, and possible political next steps.
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Polis Frames A Purposeful Final Year
- Jared Polis framed his final State of the State as both a reflection and a call to keep pushing policy work this last year.
- He highlighted big achievements like universal pre-K, free full-day kindergarten, and income tax cuts as part of his legacy push.
Housing Push Faces Legal Headwinds
- Housing and density remain Polis' signature priorities, aiming to pair transit upgrades with more housing near stations.
- Lawsuits from the Colorado Municipal League challenge his approach and could slow or reshape those ambitions.
Use Narrow Bills To Find Compromise
- Expect lawmakers to reintroduce narrower, tweaked housing bills to find compromise with local governments.
- Target reforms like allowing school land for housing or easing property subdivisions to build consensus.
