AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoColorado Energy & Water: Gov. Jared Polis escalated to Phase 3 of the statewide drought response as every county faces dry conditions, with snowpack and temperatures hitting record lows—raising pressure on farms, water users and the broader economy. Renewables & Grid Investment: A battery energy storage project for Platte River Power Authority broke ground near Severance, signaling continued buildout of dispatchable clean power. State Policy for Creatives: Polis signed the Colorado Artist Company Act, creating a new business structure for artists and creative professionals aimed at protecting majority ownership and control of their work. Local Business Growth: The Business Incubator Center marked 40 years supporting Western Colorado startups, citing $3B+ in capital investment and 14,000+ jobs. Housing Market Watch: New research suggests rent concessions are weakening effective rents, with discounts concentrated in supply-pressured pockets rather than evenly across metros. Public Safety & Local Elections: Garfield County sheriff candidates laid out plans in a chamber forum, with drugs and community trust topping the agenda. National Policy Spillover: The Justice Department’s new push to challenge gun laws is already targeting cities and states, including Denver and Colorado.
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