Washington, D.C. - Ahead of a Senate Finance Committee hearing on evidence-based practices that can improve the social well-being for children and families across the country, Colorado U.S. Senator...
Bennet-Backed Wind Energy Funding Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet this week joined his Senate colleagues in passing the Energy and Water Appropriations bill that includes $95.4 million for wind energy...
Bennet Expresses Frustration at EPA’s Refusal to Fully Reimburse La Plata County for Damages
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement today in response to the report that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) may not fully reimburse La Plata...
Bennet Applauds Colorado Transportation Commission’s $1.5 Million for Ski Train
Denver, CO - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded the Colorado Transportation Commission's approval of a $1.5 million grant to reinstate passenger rail service from Denver to Winter...
Bennet, Colleagues Call for Immediate Passage of Emergency Funding Request to Help Stem Spread of Zika Virus
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined 40 of his colleagues in calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Thad...
Bennet, Gardner, Tipton, Hickenlooper Urge EPA to Proceed Thoughtfully with Bonita Peak Mining District Superfund Work
Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner and Congressman Scott Tipton sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy,...
Bennet Calls for Increased Funding for Mosquito-Control Programs to Fight Spread of Zika
Washington, D.C. - As the outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses such as Zika and dengue continue to threaten communities in the United States and around the world, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet...
Bennet, Colleagues Press Federal Financial Regulators to Provide Clear Guidance for Legal Marijuana Businesses to Access Banking Services
Washington, D.C. - Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in pressing federal financial regulators to issue clear...
CDOT Receives $1 Million for I-70 Rockslide Repairs through Glenwood Canyon
Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is receiving $1 million for repairs and reconstruction of...
Several Bennet-Backed Bipartisan Education Priorities Included in Budget Proposal
Washington, D.C. - Several of Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet's bipartisan education priorities have been included in the Administration's budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2017. The...