Boulder County

The Congressional Research Service has published a primer for Congress on state-law climate tort suits, focusing on Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The case involves Boulder County, Colorado seeking damages from energy companies for climate-related harms under state law. The report is intended to inform federal lawmakers as such lawsuits continue moving through the courts and Congress weighs potential responses.

Boulder County has opened applications for volunteers to serve in roles overseeing how behavioral health funding is allocated. The county is seeking residents to help monitor spending on mental health and substance use services. The announcement invites community members to apply for the oversight positions.