AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFiber & Data Center Buildout: At Mountain Connect in Denver, telecom experts warned that some hyperscalers are writing contracts to block “off-ramps” that would let towns tap fiber spurs—limiting rural and underserved access while data-center demand grows. Local Courts & Energy Policy: A Denver judge upheld the city’s ban on natural-gas appliances in new buildings, rejecting arguments that federal law preempts the rules. Food Assistance Spillover: Colorado left about $20.2M in summer food benefits unspent last year, with advocates flagging the “hungriest time” impact as Summer EBT timelines run out. Housing Governance: Douglas County voters will decide this fall whether to expand the board of commissioners from three to five, after a signature drive qualified for the November ballot. Business & Consumer Costs: A new report on inherited homes finds selling an inherited property takes a median 11.4 months from death to closing, with many heirs facing unexpected costs. Corporate Deal: Ferrero is acquiring Boulder-based Purely Elizabeth, aiming to expand its breakfast and wellness footprint. Public Health & Detention: Colorado ordered GEO Group to disclose information tied to a tuberculosis case at an Aurora immigrant detention center.
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