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🌱 Climate Agenda Stuck In Neutral + CO Cash For Marshall Fire Victims

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Here are the top five stories today in Boulder:

  1. Flood protection project at CU's South Boulder campus nearing design milestone. City of Boulder staff engineers nearing the 30 percent design phase of the South Boulder Creek Flood Mitigation Project. This level of design will allow the Boulder to begin the permitting process with a number of local, state and federal agencies. (CU Today)
  2. State bill would provide millions of dollars for Marshall Fire victims. Superior Trustees asked State Sen. Steve Fenberg for help – he responded with a bill, if approved, that will provide $15 million for homeowners and local governments and $20 million in low-interest loans and grants for those who build green. (CBS4)
  3. Drone crash may have sparked fire on Table Mountain. A drone operated by University of Colorado researchers crashed yesterday and likely sparked the Table Mountain Fire in Longmont. (Patch)
  4. Rent control for Colorado's mobile home parks appears to be doomed. Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto, if passed by the legislature, a bill that aims to protect mobile home park residents from large hikes in rent. (CPR)
  5. Why is the U.S.' climate agenda stuck in neutral? The program is plagued by setbacks, including having the U.S. Interior Department open up an additional 144,000 acres of federal land for oil and gas development. (CO Newsline)

Today in Boulder:

  • Guardian Storage: Free shred-it event. (11 a.m.)
  • Pump & hose test: Lefthand Fire Protection District. (8 a.m.)
  • Spanish/English Storytime: Boulder Public Library. (10:15 a.m.)
  • Little Shop of Physics: Spring Science Extravaganza. (11 a.m.)
  • Enchanted Engineering: LEGO Build-Along with Play-Well TEKnologies. (1 p.m.)
  • Drop In Tech Help: Boulder Public Library. (1 p.m.)
  • Crystal Gayle: At the Stanley Hotel. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Superior Success Small Business Roundtable. Small Business owners are invited to share needs, goals and strategies for the success of Superior's business community. Join like-minded business leaders, Superior Chamber of Commerce leadership and Town of Superior Economic Development representatives for this informal, yet powerful event. (Superior Chamber)
  • The Flatiron Flyer is a great way to travel between Boulder and Denver. Until July 31, you can download a free RTD pass to experience RTD's flagship Flatiron Flyer service. Log your trips on the Flatiron Flyer to win $$. (RTD)
  • Boulder Pets that need a fur-ever home. (Patch)
  • Highlights from CU's Campus Sustainability Summit. (CU Today)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll catch up with you bright and early Monday morning with a new update! — Brad K. Evans

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