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Jan. 26, 2026: Will lawmakers help Polis in final year? Mines researcher develops new care for deep wounds

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Gov. Jared Polis opens his final State of the State Address in the Colorado State House. Jan. 15, 2026.

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This legislative session is the swan song for Colorado's outgoing governor, Jared Polis. He still has a lot on his "to do" list, but policy clashes within his own party could create some challenges. We explore that today with Purplish. Then, a researcher at the Colorado School of Mines has developed a new way to treat deep wounds, and that could just be the beginning for its use. Also, what Colorado's two largest cities are doing to send a message to ICE. Plus, we answer a Colorado Wonders question about the impact of moose on our state.