Gender-affirming care funding: The Trump administration directed federal agencies to stop funding gender-transition procedures for people under 18, affecting hospitals and medical schools that take federal money, with the policy taking effect immediately. Meta youth mental health trial: A multi-state lawsuit against Meta is set for trial in Oakland, alleging addictive design features harm children’s mental health, with Colorado among the states involved. GLP-1s for PMOS: Early small trials suggest GLP-1 drugs could improve symptoms of PMOS (formerly PCOS), but insurance denials are blocking access for many patients. Silicosis warning: California health officials reported hundreds of silicosis cases among engineered-stone countertop workers, including deaths and transplants, renewing pressure for safer workplace protections. Right to repair: Colorado is among states with broad right-to-repair laws, as more states expand access to fixing everything from phones to medical devices. Colorado River drought: Lake Mead hit a historic low, underscoring risks to water, power, and communities across the basin. Housing affordability: A new analysis points to Colorado as proof that affordable housing costs can be reduced with smarter policy and permitting.