Colorado policy & schools: Castle Rock Town Council approved a controversial school land ordinance that tightens when school districts can use developer-dedicated land, creating a “chicken-and-egg” fight over bond-funded school sites and timelines. Colorado economy & housing: Denver’s housing market is described as steady despite condo pressure, while a separate report flags how affordability and job shifts are reshaping where people move. Workforce & health policy: Colorado ranks among the top states for paid family and medical leave in a new national report, as lawmakers and advocates push to close gaps left by the lack of a federal program. Business & finance: Sequoia Financial is expanding in Colorado after acquiring Boulder’s BSW Wealth Partners, adding assets and footprint. Energy & infrastructure: Grand Junction Airport opened a solar-powered covered parking expansion with EV charging, aiming to offset terminal power use. Food & consumer safety: Hodo recalled more than 10,000 cases of chili crisp lightly fried tofu distributed in Colorado due to possible ink contamination. Public safety & surveillance: A new report says Flock trained police on using its camera systems for surveillance of protests and events, renewing debate over always-on monitoring. Sports-business tie-in: The Rockies’ Mason Adams impressed in early MLB starts after being acquired in a deadline deal, a reminder of how Colorado’s roster moves can quickly turn into on-field momentum.