Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall applauded the joint U.S.-Mexican announcement that will open the door to access for Colorado potatoes beyond the currently limited 26 kilometer...
Udall, Bennet, DeGette and Polis Congratulate CDOT on Receipt of $15 Million Grant for I-25 Improvements
Senators Mark Udall and Michael Bennet and Reps. Diana DeGette and Jared Polis congratulated the Colorado Department of Transportation on its award of a $15 million competitive grant under the...
With Student Vets Facing Hardships, Bennet Proposes Modified VA Debt Repayment Terms
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is urging Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki to change the VA’s policy regarding the manner in which student veterans must repay GI Bill benefit...
Bennet: New Protected Lands Will Preserve Colorado’s Natural Landscape
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet applauded an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and private land owner Louis Bacon that protects nearly 90,000 acres for landscape and wildlife...
Bennet Praises Administration’s Decision to Grant Deferred Action for DREAM Act Kids
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today praised the Administration’s decision to grant “deferred action” to immigrants eligible for the DREAM Act. Effective immediately, certain young...
Bennet, Udall Congratulate Rural Counties on Receiving $27.7 Million in PILT Funds
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall congratulated 56 rural counties throughout Colorado on receiving more than $27.7 million under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. The...
Sportsmen’s Amendment to Farm Bill Includes Bennet Bowhunting Provision Backed by Colorado Sportsmen
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced that the Sportsmen’s Act of 2012, a package of hunting, fishing and conservation bills, has been filed as an amendment to the 2012 Farm...
Bennet: Resources Available for Veterans Displaced by Fire
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced today that the Larimer County Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is coordinating resources for veterans displaced by the High Park Fire. DAV’s...
Bennet Statement on High Park Fire
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the High Park Fire in Larimer County. The fire, which continues to grow, has taken one life and burned more than 41,000...
Bennet Introduces Amendments to Farm Bill to Improve Agricultural Lands Easement Program
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet has introduced two amendments with Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) to the 2012 Farm Bill to further improve the proposed new Agricultural Lands Easement (ALE) program....