SNAP & Food Security: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and block new Farm Bill cuts, warning the changes would increase hunger and push costs onto states. Education & Housing: Roaring Fork Schools wrapped the 2025-26 year with a new board president, approved the 2026-27 budget, and advanced a staff housing proposal in El Jebel. Public Safety: U.S. Highway 6 reopened between Rifle and Silt after a small grass fire near Powerline Road caused brief closures and power outages. Local Business: Denver’s IronCrest Painting completed its rebrand from Leo’s Painting Solutions while continuing interior, exterior, commercial, and cabinet painting services. Defense & Manufacturing: GM Defense is in talks with Lockheed Martin on scaling munitions production, as the federal government leans on the Defense Production Act. Healthcare Costs: Colorado received FDA approval to import lower-cost prescription drugs from Canada, a move aimed at saving patients money. Energy, Water & Planning: Colorado Springs’ Project Taurus data center cleared an administrative step, but residents can appeal, keeping a monthslong review in play. Workplace Tragedy: A construction worker died at the Broncos’ $175M training facility site; work was suspended pending an investigation. Housing Pressure: Manitou Springs officials are trying to address a growing “can’t afford to live here” problem tied to limited infrastructure and rising costs. Drought & Health: A new national drought snapshot shows nearly half the U.S. in drought, raising risks from drinking water quality to wildfire smoke and heat illness. Sports & Community: Colorado Eagles assistant coach Kim Weiss is set to become head coach of a new PWHL Las Vegas team.