AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHousing and Land Use: Colorado mountain leaders say a new Forest Service leasing rule could help unlock affordable housing on underused federal sites; the state also released its first statewide housing needs assessment. Data Center Rules: Boulder County and Rifle have approved new data-center regulations, adding local oversight as communities weigh the facilities’ demands on power, water and land. Business Climate: Colorado companies are raising concerns about the state’s business climate after voters approved a graduated income-tax system, and are proposing ways to make the state more competitive. Agriculture and Mining: Weed-It USA opened its U.S. headquarters in Wellington, while USA Rare Earth produced its first yttrium oxide samples at its Wheat Ridge demonstration facility—a step toward domestic critical-minerals production. Restaurants: Denver’s Briar Common brewpub plans to close after 10 years, citing the end of its lease.
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