AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgriculture & Water Policy: Rep. Jeff Hurd and Sen. Michael Bennet introduced companion bills to keep Colorado farmers eligible for USDA “prevented planting” help when drought-driven irrigation shortfalls stop them from planting. Public Health & Consumer Safety: Colorado will receive nearly $2 million from Abbott Laboratories after a settlement over alleged misrepresentations about powdered infant formula safety, with state and federal claims tied to contamination risk. Western Slope Politics: Mesa County officials met with AG nominee Phil Weiser ahead of Club 20 debates, focusing on Western Slope visibility, unfunded mandates, and local concerns including wolves and water. Local Governance & Housing/Development: A new apartment-style hotel concept, StayAPT Suites, is moving into Yuma—an example of how lodging models are expanding to serve business and military travelers. Rural Fraud Watch: A Calhan-area farmer says he lost $20,000 after wiring money for a backhoe scam that used a fake-looking equipment listing. Environment & Land Use: Butterfly Pavilion wrapped up field surveys for a Broomfield pollinator corridor along Northwest Parkway, guiding habitat planting and long-term management.
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