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....
Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Against Ambush Marketing in the Olympics
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, along with Senators Mark Begich (D-AK), John Boozman (R-AR) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) have introduced a resolution to discourage companies not officially...
Senate Votes to Proceed on 2012 Farm Bill
Includes Bennet-Backed Provisions to Help Farmers, Ranchers, Sportsmen Also Includes Measures to Improve Conservation Programs, Crop Insurance, Focus on Water Quantity The U.S. Senate today...
Bennet Statement on Air Force Decision to Postpone Plan for Low-Altitude Flights
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement today on the U.S. Air Force’s announcement of the decision to postpone indefinitely the plan for low-altitude tactical...
Bennet, Udall Announce Pagosa Area Biomass Long-term Stewardship Contract
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall today announced the United States Forest Service (USFS) has awarded the Pagosa Area Biomass Long-Term Stewardship Contract to J.R. Ford and the...