White House
President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order rescinding restrictions on access to Federal lands, restoring balanced land management and reducing unnecessary regulatory burdens. Department of Agriculture took action to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule that prevents road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvest on nearly 45 million acres of the National Forest System.
Colorado Governor
Governor Polis appointed Lochlin I.S. Rosen to the 17th Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Rosen is a Deputy State Public Defender in the Brighton Office, a position he has held since 2017. His practice consists of criminal defense. Mr. Rosen earned his B.A. from Elon University in 2011, and his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2017.
Denver Mayor
Mayor Mike Johnston today joined leaders in housing and homelessness, members of City Council, and frontline employees in announcing that Denver has achieved the city’s first reduction in overall homelessness in nine years and a 64 percent reduction in street homelessness since 2023. “This is a historic accomplishment, and it is one we celebrate with every city employee, partner, and Denverite who shares the belief that our neighbors deserve better than to sleep on the streets,” said Mayor Mike Johnston.
