Jan. 14, 2026: Lawmakers get back to work, more Colorado high schoolers graduating, women finding freedom
The 2026 legislative session begins today and we’ll preview the politics, policies and pressures expected to shape the next four months.
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Show Notes
The 2026 legislative session begins today and we’ll preview the politics, policies and pressures expected to shape the next four months. Plus, more Colorado students are graduating high school on time — and fewer are dropping out, than ever before. And a Colorado nonprofit is giving women and their families the stability needed for a better life.
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Read more on the stories in today’s show:
- CPR’s Bente Birkeland and Capitol News Alliance colleagues report on the drama unfolding among state lawmakers as they return to the statehouse.
- And go deeper on what to expect for the 2026 session in a new episode of Purplish.
- CPR’s Jenny Brundin on the latest enrollment, graduation and dropout numbers.
- CPR’s Haylee May profiles the Women’s Bean Project.
This episode of Colorado Today is hosted by Haylee May. It’s edited and produced by Stephanie Wolf, Haylee May, Megan Verlee, Mateo Schimpf and Tyler Bender. The executive producer is Megan Verlee. Theme music by Pedro Lumbraño.