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March 19, 2026

Colorado Pulse · Mar 19 Daily Digest

AI Policy Framework Advances

🔥 Working Group Approves Replacement Framework: The Colorado AI Policy Work Group unanimously approved a framework...

March 18, 2026

Colorado AI Framework Balances Consumer Protections and Tech Needs

Colorado's working group unanimously approved a framework to revise the 2024 AI law, easing tech concerns while safeguarding consumers amid May...

Colorado releases new AI Policy framework aimed revising the state’s 2024 law

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Colorado releases new AI Policy framework aimed revising the state’s 2024 law

March 18, 2026

Historic Heat Wave Ignites Fire Danger in Southern Colorado

Red Flag Warnings active for Fremont County and San Luis Valley amid dry, gusty conditions and warm temps.

Colorado Springs: low 80s today, mid 80s...

Tracking fire danger & historic heat wave

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Tracking fire danger & historic heat wave

March 18, 2026

Sun Auto Tire storms into Colorado with 23 acquisitions

Major consolidation play: Sun Auto Tire & Service acquires 23 locations from DAS Drive Automotive Services, launching its first Colorado sites with a...

Sun Auto Tire & Service enters Colorado with 23 acquisitions

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Sun Auto Tire & Service enters Colorado with 23 acquisitions

March 18, 2026

Boulder JCC's 306 kW Solar Milestone Delivers $1.8M Savings

LEED-certified BJCC advances sustainability with 306 kW rooftop solar from Namaste Solar, powering 80% of electricity needs.

$1.8M lifetime...

Boulder JCC Completes Solar Project with $1.8M in Lifetime Savings

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Boulder JCC Completes Solar Project with $1.8M in Lifetime Savings

March 18, 2026

Matt Rogers Channels Nest/Mill Success into Climate Tech Investments

Matt Rogers, Nest and Mill co-founder, launched Incite to invest in clean tech startups, climate non-profits, and advocacy.

Key innovations:

Mill...

March 18, 2026

TREK Outdoors: Therapeutic Nature Learning for Colorado Kids

Colorado Springs gem: TREK Outdoors blends nature-based education with therapy for kids of all abilities, inspired by founder Tamara Wineland's...

TREK Outdoors brings nature-based learning to Colorado kids

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TREK Outdoors brings nature-based learning to Colorado kids

March 18, 2026

Colorado Future Systems Policy Sprint Launches for Tech and Climate Reforms

New initiative partners FAS, ASTC, and Denver Museum's Institute for Science & Policy to deliver actionable reforms.

Key priorities:

Workforce:...

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Colorado Future Systems Policy Sprint

March 18, 2026

La Plata Alliance Scores 10x ROI Driving Housing and Workforce Growth

Southwest Colorado's economic powerhouse: La Plata Economic Development Alliance delivered a 10x return on investment in 2025, with over $1M fueling...

Alliance delivers 10x return, investing over $1M into local economy

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Alliance delivers 10x return, investing over $1M into local economy

March 18, 2026

EPA Permit Rejects: SB181 End to Oil Wars or Federal Escalation?

Post-SB181 tensions simmer on multiple fronts:

Federal pushback: EPA rejects six CO oil/gas permits for weak venting monitoring, forcing...

EPA orders Colorado to rewrite six oil and gas pollution permits over venting issues

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EPA orders Colorado to rewrite six oil and gas pollution permits over venting issues

March 18, 2026

Record-Warm Winter Signals Colorado River 'Day of Reckoning' as Drought Crushes Farmers

Trend alert: Climate stress amplifying Colorado's water-ag woes.

Upper Basin's four-month winter min temp hit 26°F, warmest on record
Heralds 'day...

Colorado River faces a day of reckoning | Columns | gjsentinel.com

March 18, 2026·

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March 18, 2026

Colorado AI Policy Timeline: 2024 Law to Polis-Backed Overhaul Amid Challenges

Key timeline in Colorado's AI regulation reform:

2024: Polis reluctantly signs pioneering SB 24-205 targeting algorithmic discrimination in...

March 18, 2026

Colorado sports betting bill narrowly advances with consumer safeguards

Bipartisan SB26-131 squeaks through Senate Finance 5-4, aiming to curb problem gambling and youth marketing.

Key protections:

Limits deposits to 5...

Sports betting bill seeking certain restrictions in Colorado narrowly advances

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Sports betting bill seeking certain restrictions in Colorado narrowly advances

March 18, 2026

CPW's Fur Ban and Furbearer Limits Spark Hunter Backlash

Wildlife policy clash in Colorado:

CPW Commission acts: Bans commercial fur sales and rejects proposed 15/day (450/month) limits for 17 furbearers,...

Could it be th end of hunting as we’ve always known it in Colorado | FEEDBACK

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Could it be th end of hunting as we’ve always known it in Colorado | FEEDBACK

March 18, 2026

Can Colorado capture Artemis II jobs as moon rocket eyes April 1 launch?

Can Colorado land more aerospace jobs from Artemis II's looming April liftoff?

State's 55,000 contractor jobs (plus 240,000 support) already ride...

Moon mission could launch April 1 — but can Colorado land aerospace growth?

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Moon mission could launch April 1 — but can Colorado land aerospace growth?

March 18, 2026

Reshoring Powers Colorado's Advanced Manufacturing Outlook

Advanced manufacturing and semiconductors anchor the state's long-term outlook, fueled by reshoring and federal investment—a bright spot for Southwest businesses leaning on tech.