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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Transportation

RTD internal audit rates service-development work “Needs Improvement”

The review found weaknesses in service planning, records, performance monitoring, passenger-counter coverage and fatigue controls. RTD reported 57 open management action plans, 31 past due.

Transportation

Littleton selects Lowell, Berry and Windermere for 2027 traffic-calming work

The city plans corridor-wide traffic-calming pilots on three streets as it shifts from addressing individual spots to coordinated work across multiple blocks.

Government

Denver proposes $5 million contract for network and 911 system support

The proposed five-year agreement with Advanced Network Management would provide on-call network, security, data-center and voice-system support for infrastructure serving about 50 city agencies and 250 sites.

Government

Arapahoe County adopts wireless-facility review rules effective immediately

Arapahoe County commissioners approved amendments Sept. 8 creating a 30-day review process for eligible facility requests and retaining 90- and 150-day federal timelines for other applications.

Government

Commerce City council member says council enacted data-center moratorium

Council Member Charles Dukes said the council enacted a six-month pause on new data-center applications as the city studies longer-term regulations.

Housing

Denver housing committee approves $2.4 million for homelessness and housing services

Denver’s Community Planning and Housing Committee recorded approval of six amendments adding $2,398,600 for homelessness prevention, eviction defense, rental and utility assistance, and housing access.

Government

Arapahoe County approves 27 budget changes, including trail underpass funding

The board’s Sept. 8 action adds money for a High Line Canal Trail underpass, law-enforcement overtime, election staffing, emergency alerts, computer storage and a decarbonization grant.

Health

Arapahoe County behavioral-health team handled 2,386 calls in 2025

The sheriff’s office pairs six licensed clinicians with deputies for community crisis response and offers treatment and re-entry services in the detention system.