Water & Wastewater Infrastructure: Palisade broke ground on a six-mile wastewater pipeline to send sewage to the Clifton Sanitation District plant, ending old lagoon use and aiming to cut Colorado River pollution while restoring the lagoons as wetlands. Energy & Public Lands: The Trump administration’s proposed BLM rule would make it easier and cheaper for oil-and-gas firms to lease public land, including changes to bonding requirements. Courts & Climate Policy: A Colorado Supreme Court decision tied to an Eagle County climate case signals how climate regulation fights are reshaping nationwide. Workforce & Clean Energy: Denver launched a green energy job training rebate program offering up to $2,500 for approved certifications and courses in areas like EV maintenance, HVAC, and stormwater landscaping. Housing & Homeownership: Bipartisan legislation updating Colorado’s Prop 123 Affordable Homeownership Program takes effect July 1, expanding eligibility for buyers. Food Assistance: A federal judge struck down SNAP waivers that would have limited Colorado and other states from restricting soda and candy purchases. Local Government & Safety: Aurora approved an Office of Public Safety Accountability to improve policing oversight, with community groups pushing for real independence and trust. Construction & Risk: Douglas County approved a $4.2M wildfire helitack hangar to protect its firefighting helicopter and speed response during severe weather.