Colorado Business & Innovation: Gov. Polis’ new Governor’s Competitive Council is getting early momentum with Boulder leaders Dan Caruso and Seth Levine named to the executive committee, aiming to reverse Colorado’s slipping business climate. Federal Investment: The CHIPS-era “place-based” push keeps expanding as NSF and EDA roll out new Regional Innovation Engines and Tech Hubs, shifting more tech dollars to specific regions. Local Economy & Jobs: A Denver judge reinstated bond for a woman with no income despite diversion, highlighting how local court decisions can shape outcomes. Gun Law: A Colorado firearms safety course requirement is set to take effect Aug. 1, with supporters citing mass-shooting prevention and opponents warning it restricts self-defense. Environment & Climate Litigation: Colorado AG Nessel joined a multistate fight against EPA’s rollback of hydrofluorocarbon rules, arguing it weakens the AIM Act’s phaseout timeline. Tech Leadership: CableLabs announced Mark Bridges will become president Aug. 1 and CEO Jan. 1, continuing its push into cloud-native networking and AI. Health Research: A new human study reports a single high-dose psilocybin experience can produce measurable brain changes lasting up to a month. Sports (Denver-area): Broncos training camp chatter turns to the running back battle behind Bo Nix, with RJ Harvey and Jonah Coleman pushing JK Dobbins. Travel Consumer Tip: Airlines may cancel return tickets after a missed outbound leg, even when the delay wasn’t your fault—new EU rules aim to curb that.