🌱 Climate Bills Survive + State $$ Coming In August + Denver

Denver CO

12 May, 2022

7:40 AM

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Good day, neighbors! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Daily. Here's some daily news you can use. Thursday's weather: Very windy; cooler. High: 71 Low: 44. Are you a local business owner or marketer? We can help you effortlessly run effective ads that reach customers in Denver. Click here to learn more. Here are the top stories in Denver today: Major climate bills survive after mad rush to the end of the 2022 Colorado legislative session. Air pollution, recycling and greenhouse gas emission bills were passed by state lawmakers in the final hours of the 2022 general session that concluded on Wednesday night. (CO Newsline)Denver's newly minted ordinance allows ADUs in three more neighborhoods. Denver City Council gave the green light to allow Accessory Dwelling Units in three Denver neighborhoods, Villa Park, Barnum and Barnum West. (9News) The $400 refund checks from the State of Colorado could be even bigger. Early estimates may have downplayed the value of the rebates that will be sent to all Colorado taxpayers later this year. (KDVR) Town of Superior looking at how to create 'fire zone' new homes. The town is considering making changes to landscaping requirements that create so-called "fire zones." These new zones would require a 5-foot buffer between the house and any vegetation, including plants, trees and grass. (FOX31)Mobile home residents may get the help they weren't asking for. What was most wanted was rent stabilization, but that got nixed from the bill early on. There's hope that other items included in the new legislation will provide some relief for the state's mobile home park residents. (CPR) Today in Denver: Taste of Iceland: May 12-15. (9 a.m.)Art & About: Denver Art Museum. (1-2:30 p.m.)Oh Boy Road Show: Odell Brewing. (4 p.m.)Skaters and artists join forces to create the Plank Canvas Art Show. (Westword) From my notebook: The Denver Community Active Living Coalition is offering micro-grants to community members and businesses in support of walkability, bikeability and access to safe and healthy spaces for physical activity. (CALC) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: OPEN HOUSE & FUNDRAISER — River Community Center (May 13) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you first thing on Friday morning with a brand-new edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]