AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoColorado Water & Drought: Gov. Polis declared a statewide drought emergency, while Colorado River rules are shifting as the Supreme Court approved a Rio Grande groundwater-pumping deal and agencies test interstate water exchanges—raising pressure on farms, cities, and recreation. Local Land Use & Housing: Pitkin County sued an Aspen treehouse resident over alleged land-use and building-code violations, a case tied to the region’s affordability fight. Energy & Consumer Costs: Colorado’s motor fuels taxes rose 1.5% in 2024, and local gas-price tracking shows wide variation across counties as summer boating plans face higher fuel costs. Business & Growth: AVILOO named Brett Lippel CEO for North America to expand independent EV battery diagnostics, aiming to boost trust in used-EV transactions. Colorado Economy & Innovation: A study ranked Connecticut among top state economies for innovation potential (useful context for regional competitiveness). Colorado Spotlight: A Colorado Springs martial arts entrepreneur opened OCC Fight House, turning a lifelong training path into a local business.
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