Energy Costs Clash: Xcel’s proposed near-6% residential rate hike is drawing heavy pushback from Colorado consumer and environmental groups as regulators weigh how much of the utility’s renewable and grid spending should land on customers. Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Aurora: Mango House in Aurora is turning Colfax into a global food hub, with restaurant incubator stalls letting immigrants run their own cuisines for about $1,500 a month. Pueblo Innovation Spotlight: A new Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Pueblo is showcasing hands-on models and STEAM learning tied to the famed inventor’s designs. Gun Safety Policy: Colorado and other states are tightening rules on 3D-printed and untraceable firearms, aiming to curb digital file distribution and improve traceability. Prediction Markets Oversight: Senate Democrats are pressing the CFTC for tighter rules on prediction markets, citing insider trading and retail customer protection concerns. Local Government Watch: Aguilar is still untangling finances and waiting on a delayed audit, prompting a search for a part-time accountant. Education Accountability: La Veta school board members wrestled with transparency questions around a superintendent’s paid role in the Student-Centered Accountability Program. Colorado River Pressure: Utah and other downstream states are escalating legal threats over water, warning of lost conservation aid if they sue. Business & Jobs: A new report highlights how lower-income Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit card debt as costs rise faster than wages.