Gov. John Hickenlooper

$44 million announced for Southern Ute Tribe high-speed internet

Funding will connect 1,800 Native American households to broadband

December 2, 2022 • Reuben M. Schafir — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Colorado members of Congress want to get a lot done in a little time. Here are their priorities

Members hope some of their initiatives cross finish line before end-of-the-year deadline

November 25, 2022 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

ColoradoSun.com

In letter to Biden, Colorado Democrats request executive action related to CORE Act

is a tacit acknowledgment the bill has no current path through Congress

August 26, 2022 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

ColoradoSun.com

With CORE Act stalled, supporters want Biden to use executive action

lands bill has been unable to advance past the Senate for years because of Republican opposition

August 17, 2022 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Climate

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…

August 15, 2022 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Environment

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

August 9, 2022 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Climate

Colorado senators express hope for action with climate bill

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

August 6, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Alcohol

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

August 4, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

At town hall, Hickenlooper talks reproductive rights, climate change

Inflation, health care and gun control also among concerns of constituents

July 28, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Colorado lawmakers give progress report midway through legislative session

Climate, infrastructure and health care among top priorities for senators

July 23, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Abortion

Colorado senators co-sponsor bill to protect interstate travel for abortion

would codify right to cross state lines for reproductive care

July 13, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Air pollution

After U.S. Supreme Court decision, some Colorado leaders see urgency in addressing climate change

Federal, state action needed to implement policies

July 9, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Firearms

Colorado senators hope passage of gun safety bill spurs further action

Legislation would expand background checks for 18- to 21-year-olds, provide incentives to states that pass red flag laws

June 24, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Southern Ute, Ute Mountain tribes to receive funding for water, sanitation improvements

will go toward 7 projects this year

June 16, 2022 • Nina Heller — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Decision to relocate Space Command out of Colorado was justified, inspector general concludes

Congressional delegation requested a review, saying plan to move headquarters was politically motivated

May 11, 2022 • Sara Wilson — Colorado Newsline

Conservation

CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

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

May 3, 2022 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

Education

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

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

March 19, 2022 • Skye Witley — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. Jared Polis

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touts Biden infrastructure plan in Colorado visit

Colorado Democrats met beneath I-70, where CDOT is undertaking a $700 million project

February 25, 2022 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Colorado 3rd Congressional District

Boebert, Bennet and Hickenlooper outline legislative priorities for 2022

Lawmakers focused on public lands and partisanship, but have different means for accomplishing goals

January 29, 2022 • Skye Witley — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Sen. John Hickenlooper says ‘time to change the filibuster’ to protect voting rights

Democrats raise alarm over moves to disenfranchise voters in some states

December 16, 2021 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Hickenlooper’s first bill becomes law: Making EV charging stations affordable

RECHARGE Act aligns with Durango goals to lower costs, eliminate ‘range anxiety’

November 19, 2021 • Kelsey Carolan — Herald Staff Writer

Gov. John Hickenlooper

Durango hotel project for transitional housing included in federal bills, but it’s less than hoped

likely to receive $3 million for purchase of Best Western

October 23, 2021 • Kelsey Carolan — Herald Staff Writer

Axis Health System

Axis Health System receives grant allowing it to combine locations, add pharmacy

care and integrated health will merge in Cortez

October 12, 2021 • Kelsey Carolan — Herald Staff Writer

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Colorado U.S. Sen. Hickenlooper tests positive for COVID-19

Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colo., speaks to reporters Aug. 3 amid continuing talks around the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on…

August 19, 2021 • The Associated Press