Michael Bennet

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Sen. Michael Bennet stumps in Durango, calls on young voters

‘There is no alternative,’ senator says in making an appeal to Democratic electors

October 10, 2022

Regional News

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

Local News

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

Funding will incentivize water-reduction efforts

August 10, 2022

Local News

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

Regional News

As CORE Act stalls, supporters hope land legislation will become law someday

a decade of work on bill, its fate may depend on climate in Congress

July 22, 2022

Local News

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

Local News

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

Regional News

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

Regional News

Bennet and Romney raft Colorado River amid historic drought

Ranches in Southwest Colorado suffering from water shortages

September 22, 2021

Southwest Life

Proposed Dolores River National Conservation Area limits some uses, preserves others

mining, large dams and new roads would be prohibited; grazing, water rights and existing mine leases would be protected

September 18, 2021

Regional News

Former Olympic athlete Eli Bremer announces candidacy for Bennet’s Senate seat

Candidate: ‘We deserve a senator who wants to be a voice for Colorado rather than climbing the political ladder’

August 11, 2021

Local News

Colorado senators tout key provisions in infrastructure bill

water access, broadband improvements and wildfire mitigation among amendments

August 6, 2021

Local News

Secretary of Interior Deb Haaland meets with tribes in Southwest Colorado

of rural, tribal communities focuses on environmental and federal-Native American issues

July 28, 2021

Regional News

Will child tax credit expansion be made permanent? Bennet thinks so

Colorado Democrat unsure how long it might take to get payments extended

July 20, 2021

Regional News

Monthly expanded child tax credit payments begin this week

among senators advocating to make credit permanent

July 17, 2021

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet seeks to clean up orphaned wells

Environmental experts praise bills for increased accountability

June 30, 2021

Local News

With Democrats in control, CORE Act receives hearing in Senate subcommittee

Legislation would protect 400,000 acres, establish wilderness areas

June 16, 2021

Local News

Bennet, Hickenlooper join legislation to protect abortion access

would legally ensure the right to choose

June 10, 2021

Local News

BLM headquarters in Grand Junction sits mostly empty

‘It was nothing more than a poorly disguised attempt to destroy the BLM from the inside’

June 9, 2021

Pine River Times news

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet drops out of presidential primary after disappointing finish in N.H.

‘Tonight is not going to be our night ... (but) you may see me once again’

February 11, 2020

Local News

Colorado wilderness bill passes committee in partisan vote

Rep. Scott Tipton’s lack of support casts doubt over legislation’s future

June 27, 2019

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet undergoes surgery, requires no further treatment

Spokeswoman says Bennet is recovering at his Colorado home

April 21, 2019

Local News

Bennet urges Senate to pick up San Juan Mountains Wilderness Act

Colorado senator says it’s time to move bill ‘across the finish line’

December 18, 2018