Local Housing: Sen. John Hickenlooper met Gilpin and Clear Creek leaders to discuss affordable housing, including the new Clear Creek Regional Housing Authority and the limits of valley land for new builds. Wildfire & Forest Policy: The Trump administration moved to repeal the “roadless rule,” targeting road-building and logging across about 45 million acres, arguing it will help wildfire response—while critics warn it weakens long-protected forests. Water Under Pressure: Colorado ranchers and water managers are fighting drought and wildfire impacts at the same time, with crews trimming forests above the Stillwater Ditch to protect watershed health. Privacy & Policing Tech: Flock Safety faces backlash over alleged misuse of license plate reader data, as some cities reconsider contracts and oversight changes are debated. Meta Child Safety Trial: A former Meta engineer testified that Instagram used a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach for kids under 13, as states including Colorado press claims of youth harm. Courts & Eligibility: A Louisiana judge’s restraining order could let some NFL rookies return to college, adding new uncertainty to NCAA eligibility rules. Colorado Courts/ICE: Colorado AG Weiser sued GEO Group over alleged stonewalling in a tuberculosis investigation at an Aurora ICE facility. Business/Tech: Pricefx unveiled an AI “thought partner” that plugs into enterprises’ existing AI tools to help teams question pricing and risk using live data. Sports: The Nuggets’ Peyton Watson trade to the Cavaliers sparked backlash and debate over value as the NBA reshuffles rosters.