AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoColorado Capitol Wrap: Colorado’s 120-day legislative session ended Wednesday after a tough budget year, with lawmakers protecting K-12 and Medicaid funding while passing a final slate of bills and letting notable measures die. AI Governance: The state’s AI law fight is still moving—lawmakers passed a replacement/updated framework after years of backlash, while two data-center bills failed as the debate over growth vs. impact stayed hot. Smart Meter Pressure: Xcel customers who haven’t opted out of smart meters are being warned that refusing installation can mean power shutoffs, sparking fresh complaints about notice and enforcement. Wildfire Planning: Counties are getting more clarity on the new Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code, which takes effect July 1 and focuses on home hardening and defensible space. Health & Tech: Beacon Therapeutics reported 12-month sustained vision improvements in its XLRP gene therapy trial, and IonQ opened a Boulder lab expected to add dozens of jobs. Economy Watch: Archuleta County unemployment fell to 3.2% in March, while Colorado’s overall job picture held steady at 3.9%.
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