AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoData Centers vs. Water & Power: Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman says a proposed hyperscale data center “must be stopped,” as residents and cities push back over water use, electricity demand, noise, and cooling methods. Regulatory & Legal Moves: Dorsey & Whitney added environmental regulatory partner Randy Dann, while a multistate coalition seeks court approval of a $400M drug price-fixing settlement tied to generic manufacturers. Climate Court Watch (Colorado): The U.S. Supreme Court opened its term with Boulder’s climate lawsuit against Exxon and Suncor, with business and consumer groups warning of broader cost impacts. Skilled Trades Gap: A new national report says the U.S. needs 1.7M skilled trades workers annually through 2035, but training output lags—Colorado is among the states with demand outpacing supply. Local Business & Growth: CSU is set to expand energy research with a $5M Bohemian Foundation gift, and Grand Junction welcomed new investment signals including an Avatar Offroad HQ move and more storage development.
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