U.s. Senate

John Hickenlooper wins over critics with big role in Democrats’ climate bill

Colorado senator used to be criticized for being too cozy with oil and gas industry; now he’s being cheered by environmentalists

DATE: Aug 15, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bureau of Reclamation to receive $4 billion to combat drought in Colorado River Basin

Funding will incentivize water-reduction efforts

DATE: Aug 9, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado Democrats, environmental groups cheer Senate passage of ‘historic’ climate bill

$369 billion package is a scaled-down version of a $2.2 trillion proposal

DATE: Aug 8, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Colorado senators express hope for action with climate bill

‘This is a negotiation to try and save our planet’ says Sen. Hickenlooper

DATE: Aug 5, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

La Plata County could receive almost $2 million in funding for substance abuse treatment center

Appropriations bills also include money for programs at Fort Lewis College

DATE: Aug 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Colorado lawmakers give progress report midway through legislative session

Climate, infrastructure and health care among top priorities for senators

DATE: Jul 22, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Michael Bennet launches first TV ad in U.S. Senate race

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates Republicans plan to commit resources Colorado election

DATE: Jul 21, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

DATE: Jul 13, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

Michael Bennet hopes to become Colorado’s longest-serving senator in decades. Who is he?

Colorado Democrat has been described as an ‘accidental senator,’ but he’s still championing the state after 13 years in office

DATE: Jul 4, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

GOP Senate candidates discuss guns, abortion at conservative conference

Joe O’Dea and Ron Hanks answer nearly the same questions during two separate conversations

DATE: Jun 6, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

Colorado public lands bill expected to be voted out of committee on Tuesday

DATE: May 2, 2022 | CATEGORY: Regional News

La Plata, Montezuma counties receive over $11 million in federal earmarks

Funding will go toward housing, transportation, law enforcement and other projects

DATE: Mar 18, 2022 | CATEGORY: Local News

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