Welcome to Briefly, Colorado Politics‘ daily news briefing. Here’s what’s going on today:

Lt. Gov. Primavera attends ribbon-cutting for new modular home factory 

Lt. Gov. Dianne Primavera attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Boulder Mod Factory, a new prefabricated home production facility focused on creating affordable housing units. 

The project is a partnership between the City of Boulder, Boulder Valley School District, and Flatirons Habitat for Humanity. 

Animal Wellness Action endorses Caraveo

A Washington, D.C.-based political organization working to enhance legal protections for animals has endorsed U.S. Rep. Yadira Caraveo for re-election in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District race. 

Animal Wellness Action praised Caraveo’s work on the House Agriculture Committee and support of animal welfare policies like the Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act, which addresses dogfighting and cockfighting, and the Save America’s Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act to end horse slaughter for human consumption. 

Caraveo faces Republican Rep. Gabe Evans of Fort Lupton. 

Denver announces plans to “ColoradoScape” around city and county building

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, Denver Parks and Recreation and Denver Water have announced a new initiative to replace the bluegrass around the city and county building with a “resilient and vibrant native ecosystem.”

The new design will include native grasses and flowering plants, which will conserve water and support pollinators like bees, butterflies, and other insects. 

“Even simple steps can make a lasting impact on preserving and protecting our environment and natural resources for generations to come,” said Johnston. “In Denver, we’re committed to leading by example, and this project will ensure our historic building represents our commitment to sustainability and creating a greener Denver.”

The project is part of Denver’s broader efforts to promote sustainable practices in response to climate change. Work is scheduled to begin this winter, with completion expected by fall 2025.

“We’re excited to see our city partners bring ‘ColoradoScaping’ to such a high-profile location. Visitors to the City and County building will get a close look at just how vibrant, eye-catching and sustainable a landscape of native, drought-tolerant plants and grasses can be,” said Denver Water CEO/Manager Alan Salazar. “We’re proud to see people and organizations around the metro area begin to make this critical shift to more climate-friendly landscapes as we all work together to be more efficient with our water and create dynamic urban environments that better reflect and adapt to our region’s natural conditions.”