AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Cost Pressures: Gov. Polis declared a statewide drought emergency and activated Phase 3, setting up possible emergency funding and pushing agencies to cut water use as Colorado’s dry conditions worsen. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports show Colorado drivers still feel volatility tied to global oil markets and refinery outages, with Park County regular hitting $4.45 and several other counties posting the week’s lowest diesel and premium prices. Small Business Relief: The SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for drought-hit small businesses in Wyoming, with Colorado counties Larimer and Weld included. Transportation & Safety: CDOT and partners launched the Drive Safe Colorado Summer campaign, urging motorists to plan around construction and reduce wildfire risk during peak travel. Local Business Impact: Colorado Springs’ Dublin Boulevard closure has some shop owners worried about surviving the disruption, even as officials say the work is meant to be fast. Defense Tech: A report says the U.S. Army ran an “Operation Jailbreak” effort that kept sales teams out and pushed engineers to directly connect siloed systems. Rare Earths & Industry: A Utah mill is positioned as a potential U.S. rare-earth processing boost, aiming to reduce dependence on China’s dominance in processing.
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