AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Care as Economic Infrastructure: Montrose opened a city-led child care center for 50 kids after a local “child care desert” blocked hiring and hurt employers. Kids Count Watch: The 2026 Kids Count in Colorado report finds big gaps in kids’ education, health and economic security, with many families still squeezed by housing and other costs. RidgeGate Expansion: Lone Tree is marking 25 years of RidgeGate, with growth now set to jump east across I-25 as new RTD stations expand the corridor. Solar Access Update: Colorado’s new law legalizes small, portable plug-in solar units, aiming to bring solar within reach for renters and lower-income households. Drought Pressure on Business: Gov. Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as record-low snowpack threatens water-dependent industries and communities. Local Incentives for Growth: Downtown Grand Junction is back in an enterprise zone, unlocking state tax credits for hiring, training and rehabilitating vacant buildings. Public Safety & Spending: Douglas County School District approved a $957M budget while warning of a looming structural funding gap. Legal/Policy: A new USPS rule would require voter-list handoffs for mail ballots, setting up major court fights.
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