🌱 Climate Impacts Infrastructure +1st Amendment Fight + Climate Tax

Hello, friends! I'm back with your new copy of the Boulder Daily. Let's get this Friday started off right, with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town...

---

Friday's weather: Cooler; a stray p.m. t-shower. High: 70 Low: 50.

---

📢 I'm looking for business owners and marketers in Boulder who want to build awareness, connect with customers and increase sales.

I have a limited number of sponsorships available to introduce our Boulder Daily readers to local businesses they need to know about. If that's you, then I invite you to learn more and secure your spot now.

---

Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. America's aging infrastructure impacted by heat waves and flooding. As heat waves are pushing power grids to their limits, and floods are impacting water systems in the U.S., climate impacts are adding to the growing maintenance backlog. (The Conversation)
2. Boulder voters get to weigh in on climate tax this November. The proposed expanded tax proposes to raise millions to help the Boulder adapt to climate change. The new tax will raise money from residential, commercial and industrial electricity consumers. (CPR)
3. Boulder organizers sued for defamation are fighting for first amendment rights. The defendants appealed a ruling to the Colorado Court of Appeals using Colorado's provision that prevents SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). The defendants are challenging claims that were asserted in the original defamation complaint against them by a former city council candidate. (Reporting Lab)
4. Federal Landmark name changes in Colorado. 28 landmarks that included the word "squaw" have been changed in Colorado, along with more than 650 across the country have been swapped out after a federal effort mandated removing the long-used slur. (Out There)

---

Today in Boulder:

• Light Club: Psychedelic meditation. (1:30 - 8:30 p.m.)
• Longmont Home Show: Boulder County Fairgrounds. (10 a.m. - 5 p.m)
• Scottish Irish Festival: Estes Park. (9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

---

From my notebook:

• Boulder County Business Hall of Fame: Celebration Luncheon Event. (BizWest)
• State of the Campus event returns as an in person event on Sept. 13. (CU Boulder)
• PorchFest celebrates 10 years of song on Mapleton Hill. (CO Daily)
• Comprehensive Sharkive print collection opens at CU Art Museum. (CU Boulder)

---

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update. — Brad K. Evans

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Boulder Daily? Contact me at boulderdaily@yahoo.com