Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Government

Colorado lawmakers seek more detail on state agencies’ expanding artificial-intelligence tools

A legislative committee reviewed deployed, pilot and proposed systems for Medicaid, fraud detection, benefits processing and employment services, while agencies described safeguards and reported performance figures.

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Government

Colorado ethics panel recommends reprimand, removals for Rep. Mandy Lindsay

The committee found gross mismanagement of caucus funds, rejected money-laundering and criminal-intent allegations, and authorized a final report whose formal House consequences may wait until 2027.

Government

Colorado House ethics panel recommends reprimand, assignment removals for Rep. Mandy Lindsay

The panel cited poor controls and questionable reimbursements but said the full House could not formally discipline Lindsay before 2027 without a special session.

Environment

Colorado Legislative Council leaves proposed hunting and fishing amendment unchanged

The review for the 2026 Blue Book ended without revisions, while opponents warned that undefined language could lead to disputes over wildlife rules and management methods.

Public Safety

Colorado Amendment 81 would require law enforcement to notify DHS about some defendants

The proposed constitutional amendment covers people charged with crimes of violence or with prior felony convictions, but the available record does not specify implementation costs or how DHS would involve ICE.

Housing

Ponca Place redevelopment set for Sept. 17 right-of-way ordinance reading

The proposed Frasier Meadows–Mountain View United Methodist Church campus would add 96 independent-living apartments and reshape Ponca Place, but the project is not yet finally approved.

Government

Louisville approves refuse-rate increase as review flags vendor's reporting errors

Louisville’s new fee schedule took effect Sept. 1, while a city review found Republic Services exceeded its call-abandonment benchmark and submitted spreadsheets and service reports requiring correction.

Government

Boulder authority studies possible 168-acre renewal district

The Boulder Urban Renewal Authority identified eight statutory blight factors in Boulder Junction, but no district, urban-renewal plan or funding has been approved.

Government

Longmont council votes 6-1 to remove cap on housing-fund administrative spending

The change allows administrative costs to exceed the locally imposed 20% limit; staff projects they will reach about 24% of relevant housing-fund spending in 2027.