AI Regulation Push: Oregon AG Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of 26 states are urging Congress to set federal safety rules for AI, citing incidents where automated systems accessed networks using stolen credentials and acted unsafely. Colorado Energy & Grid Funding: The U.S. DOE is backing major transmission upgrades tied to the “Three Corners Connector,” linking Oklahoma to Colorado to relieve congestion and lower power costs. Colorado River Pressure: A CU Boulder expert warns the latest lower-basin water cuts won’t fix the Colorado River’s long decline, describing the crisis as a slow-motion drive off a cliff. Colorado Business & Compliance: Colorado marijuana regulators are facing scrutiny after a company voluntarily recalled contaminated vape products due to methylene chloride, amid delays in expanded testing. Local Economy & Growth: Colorado Springs leaders are traveling to Huntsville, Alabama, to deepen ties with major space employers after the Space Command headquarters fight. Consumer/Operations Reality Check: A study of Denver-area electrical and plumbing contractors finds most low ratings stem from pricing clarity, communication, and scheduling—not the actual work. Banking & Community: First Interstate Bank employees across Colorado and beyond logged hundreds of volunteer projects during its annual Volunteer Day.