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🌱 No More Growth Caps? + Lakewood + Millions To Fight Crime

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Rise and shine, Lakewood! It's Friday, so let's get you started with what's going on around town today.

Friday's weather: Cooler; a chance of p.m. snow. High: 40 Low: 15.

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Here are the top stories in Lakewood today:

  1. Go ahead, try buying a house in metro Denver. Homebuyers across the Denver metro area continue to battle a tight housing market, and it's only getting worse. Will anticipated increases in interest rates alter the demand? (7News)
  2. Colorado may ban limited growth policies entirely as legislators from both sides of the aisle team up. Cities across the state would be banned from passing slow-growth and anti-growth laws. Bipartisan support is building steam during the 2022 state legislative session. (CPR)
  3. National Parks working to advance plans for long-deferred maintenance. In the face of massive increases in attendance at the nation's national park system, the Great American Outdoors Act is working to reduce the backlog of maintenance projects. (CO Newsline)
  4. State legislators hatch plan to spend $113 million to reduce crime. The plan would focus on priorities like hiring police officers, increasing security at schools, and supporting victims of crime. (CPR)
  5. State's snowpack dwindles after big December boost. Sure, it's been snowing in the high country but not enough to make much of an impact, as the snowpack for the current season is far below the long-term median. 88 percent of the state is experiencing drought conditions. (Out There)

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Today in Lakewood:

From my notebook:

  • Visit with Ward 3 City Council members Rebekah Stewart and Anita Springsteen in an informal setting, share ideas and learn more about your community. This month's meeting will include presentations focused on zero waste and sustainability. Feb. 12, 9:30-11 a.m. (Lakewood)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll see you tomorrow morning with another Lakewood Daily update! — Brad K. Evans

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