AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoElection: Democrat Eileen Laubacher has defeated Lauren Boebert in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District, winning 48.8% to Boebert’s 47.9% as the final count was called Friday. The retired Navy rear admiral flipped a district that backed Trump by 18 points in 2024. State Budget: Gov. Jared Polis warned lawmakers that rising Medicaid costs could absorb all revenue from the new graduated income tax within three years, leaving nothing for education or child care. Wildfire Safety: A federal report on the Knowles Fire, which killed four firefighters in western Colorado, cited extreme fire behavior, strained communications and gaps in situational awareness. Public Lands: The BLM is seeking public comment for 30 days on a proposal to open up to 118 more miles of Colorado River Valley trails to Class 1 e-bikes; other options would expand access further or keep current rules. Mountain Travel: Trail Ridge Road has closed to through traffic for winter. Wolf Creek Ski Area plans to reopen this weekend after historic flooding. Wildlife Policy: A proposed prairie dog hunting ban is sharpening divisions over the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission’s process and independence.
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