Flood Recovery: Federal officials approved $6.5 million to start repairs on three southwest Colorado highways, after flooding caused an estimated $65 million in damage to federal-aid roads. The work aims to restore routes used by residents, businesses and freight before winter. Vail Resorts: The company and Alterra are fighting antitrust lawsuits, arguing the ski industry is fiercely competitive. Separately, activist investor Gregory Meyer says Vail’s falling margins and rising debt call for stronger board oversight. Tax Ballot: Colorado’s Supreme Court kept Amendment 87, a graduated income tax proposal, on the November ballot. Attorney General Phil Weiser has come out against it. Economic Impact: The University of Colorado system says it generated $12.5 billion in economic activity statewide. Data Centers: The debate over data center development is returning to the Colorado Capitol as communities weigh the industry’s growth against local concerns.