🌱 Polis May Sue EPA on Gas Rules + Boulder's Flood Plan Moves Forward

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Democrats claim that "Big Oil" has stymied climate action. New claims state that oil and gas PR firms have pushed the limits of ethical responsibility and caused major slowdowns to federal climate change policy. (Patch)
2. Colorado's halfway houses are "a revolving door to prison." Colorado's halfway houses were set up to reduce recidivism, but an explosive report has insiders claiming that the system is plagued with problems and is sending many back to prison. (ProPublica)
3. Gov. Jared Polis threatens to sue the EPA over gasoline mandate. Denver's bad air quality has been moved to the "severe" category by the EPA, and that classification triggers a requirement that drivers must buy more expensive gas with more additives in it to reduce ground-level pollution. Polis said he'll sue the EPA to stop the requirement. (Gazette)
4. City of Boulder's flood plan prioritizes protecting lives, not just property. Boulder is moving forward with several massive infrastructure projects that aim to reduce flood risks to those living in the city. (Reporting Lab)

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Today in Boulder:

• Learn to play bridge in a day: Class. (9 a.m.)
• 5th Annual Esophageal Cancer: Walk/Run. (9 a.m.)
• Drop In Tech Help: Boulder Public Library. (1 p.m.)
• CU on the Weekend: America's broken political process and the path forward. (1 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Jaipur Literature Festival: A free book festival returns to Boulder on Sept. 16-18. (CPR)
• Applications are now being accepted. Apply for 2023 funding through the county's Human Services Safety Net (HSSN) initiative. "The funding, which comes from a property tax mill levy approved by voters in 2010 and later extended by them through 2030." (BOCO)
• Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month 2022: College of Engineering & Applied Science. (CU Boulder)

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