Sen. John Hickenlooper

Regional News

Hickenlooper’s Western Slope tour reveals growing frustration over Trump’s public lands policy

‘It’s going to be battle’ he told local officials in Eagle County as he encouraged stronger and unified opposition

April 18, 2025

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How Colorado Republicans plan to navigate the town hall trap this time around

Democrats are trying to deploy the same tactics they used to sink previous reelection campaigns

March 25, 2025

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Senate passes spending bill, averting shutdown

Colorado senators resist while other Democrats buckle, reflecting party disunity

March 15, 2025

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Trump touts accomplishments, goads Democrats in address to Congress

Colorado’s two senators sit defiant; Rep. Jeff Hurd joins applause lines

March 6, 2025

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U.S. Rep. Hurd backs budget resolution, which could lead to cuts in Medicaid funding

resolution competes with Senate version, signaling Republican disunity

February 28, 2025

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Will the Fix our Forests Act fix our forests? The right way?

Rep. Jeff Hurd backs legislation to fast-track fire mitigation efforts while cutting opportunity for public input

February 25, 2025

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Colorado lawmakers reintroduce bill seeking compensation for Gold King Mine damages

Legislation aims to bring closure to residents after nearly 10 years

February 13, 2025

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Colorado officials say $570 million in federal funds still frozen despite court order

is one part of Trump administration’s efforts to expand executive power

February 11, 2025

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Colorado activists call on Bennet, Hickenlooper to ‘say no to everything’

Demonstrations in Denver come in response to authoritarian moves by Trump and Musk

February 5, 2025

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Bennet, Hickenlooper back Colorado energy executive to lead Department of Energy

Wright acknowledges climate change exists but prioritizes new technologies

February 4, 2025

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Hickenlooper questions RFK Jr. about trust in science, eliminating bias

Kennedy’s nomination faces uncertain future

February 1, 2025

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Colorado senators, newly elected House member, react to Trump’s first week in office

three condemn pardoning of Jan. 6 rioters

January 29, 2025

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Colorado transportation, water infrastructure projects receive federal funding

will support improvements across the state

January 13, 2025

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Bill to protect endangered fish passes U.S. Congress

Recovery program was included in a larger must-pass defense funding package

December 19, 2024

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Is energy permitting reform still on the table?

would speed up renewable, hydrocarbon developments on public lands

December 12, 2024

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Colorado lawmakers work to protect Dolores River Canyon by end of year

Republicans oppose Biden designating area a national monument

December 7, 2024

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Hickenlooper addresses concerns from college student leaders

student body presidents met with senator

November 26, 2024

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How Republican control will shake things up for Colorado’s U.S. senators

Legislative body confirms judges and cabinet appointees

November 16, 2024

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Boebert’s bill to protect fish passes House, with looming concern over funding shortage

stakeholders are concerned about lack of $22 million in funds

September 27, 2024

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Durango La-Plata County Airport secures nearly $13 million grant for terminal expansion project

Aviation director says project is scheduled to finish in 2026

September 10, 2024

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Durango-area officials tell Hickenlooper housing partnership is working well, but federal support needed

U.S. senator says workers need higher wages

August 30, 2024

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Colorado senators talk national election, highlight priorities for the rest of the session

Hickenlooper, Michael Bennet had key policy goals get caught up in political whirlwind of campaign issues

August 18, 2024

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Space debris is a danger. Colorado’s congressional delegation wants to do something about it

‘There's 900,000 pieces of junk flying around in low Earth orbit,’ Sen. Hickenlooper says

August 16, 2024

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Advocates blast Western Slope counties’ ‘grossly inadequate’ Dolores Canyon conservation plan

Proposal from Mesa and Montrose counties would reduce proposed monument area by more than 90%

July 29, 2024