Illinois lawmakers are debating a proposal to raise the state minimum wage to $20 starting January 1, 2027, a move that could increase pay while raising employer costs.

Denver unveils a rebuilt Summit and renames Bennett Stadium The Peak, while lawmakers and executives everywhere try to rebrand public money, private ambition, and vibes as strategy.

Daniel Halloway argues Denver Summit’s rebrand and roster reset matter because they reflect a broader lesson about competition, complacent institutions, and why credibility is built before the public test.