AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Fight: Colorado joined a coalition suing the Trump administration to stop Medicaid dollars from paying for gender-affirming transition services for low-income minors, arguing states—not federal agencies—should decide coverage. Ballot Watch: Colorado’s 14 statewide measures include a fentanyl initiative that would raise penalties and require treatment for certain convictions, plus other tax and constitutional changes. Public Health & Environment: Denver is committing $50M to improve Sloans Lake health by addressing shallow depths that can fuel algae blooms and storm-runoff problems. Wildlife & Safety: Colorado Parks and Wildlife says a record bear year—driven by low natural food—has pushed bears into neighborhoods, with thousands of sightings reported statewide. Community Health Support: High Country Volunteers is recruiting people to assemble Project Sunshine activity kits for pediatric patients at regional hospitals ahead of Sept. 11. Local Housing: Clifton’s Crawford Commons won a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit award for 60 townhome-style rentals serving families and workers. Violence Update: Denver police reported a shooting near North Oneida Street that left one person dead and two hospitalized.
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