Child Safety Lawsuit: Meta is defending itself in a California federal trial as states including Colorado argue the company designed Instagram and Facebook to keep kids addicted to scrolling, while Meta says it has safety measures and will add more. Conversion Therapy Legal Fallout: After the U.S. Supreme Court cast doubt on youth conversion therapy bans, Washington state agreed not to enforce a counseling “censorship” policy against a Christian therapist while his lawsuit continues. Public Health Enforcement: Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment sued GEO Group over alleged stonewalling of a tuberculosis investigation at an Aurora ICE facility, saying officials are “flying in the dark” without access for case work. Food Access: SNAP restrictions are expanding to more states, with South Carolina starting Aug. 31 and others following, limiting what shoppers can buy with benefits. Kaiser Leadership: Kaiser Permanente named Cortney Eisses Colorado regional president, overseeing expansion of offices and hospital networks. Responsible Outdoors: Colorado shared end-of-summer recreation tips, including wildfire safety and checking trail conditions. Dementia Care: The Ridge Pinehurst in Lakewood earned a Bronze-Level CARD credential for its Montessori-inspired memory care approach.