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Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Drivers Cooperative is a ride-share app owned by its drivers that now includes roughly 1,200 local drivers after its launch at Denver International Airport in September 2024. It offers on-demand and scheduled rides as an alternative to Uber and Lyft. Colorado Public Radio
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Polis signed a law on Thursday that clears the way for plug-in solar kits (including renters) to reduce electricity bills; manufacturers are still developing UL-certified designs. The law takes effect at the start of 2027 as utility costs continue to rise. Colorado Public Radio
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new study found federal public lands agencies lost 5,800 workers last year, with Colorado’s workforce dropping 26% (about one-third were reassigned to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s office) across eight Mountain West states. Colorado Public Radio
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