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Federal grant to help Durango replace broken buses, pay for transit stop improvements

awarded $659,089 to be administered by Colorado Department of Transportation

July 23, 2024

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Colorado senators release guidelines for protecting Dolores River Canyon

Statement advocates maintaining water and mining rights, continued grazing, prohibiting fees

July 18, 2024

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Hickenlooper on the fence about Biden’s campaign

Despite disagreements, Bennet convinced Democrats will ultimately come together

July 10, 2024

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La Plata County faces 21% decrease in PILT funding

help cover cost of county services, lost revenue from federal lands

June 29, 2024

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$826M will connect Coloradans with high-speed internet, including La Plata County

Projects could start early next year

June 25, 2024

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Biden’s immigration order draws mixed reception from Coloradans in Congress

prevents migrants who cross border illegally from being eligible for asylum

June 6, 2024

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Colorado Sen. Hickenlooper chairs hearing on legislation to bolster youth apprenticeships

Senators hear witnesses on how new bill could aid alternative education programs across the country

March 16, 2024

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Colorado Senators celebrate millions for Southwest Colorado projects

Congressional earmarks include $1.5 million for a stoplight in Bayfield

March 13, 2024

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CDOT awarded $59 million for U.S. 160 improvements in La Plata County

Additional travel and turn lanes east of Elmore’s Corner, wildlife fencing to be built

February 6, 2024

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Colorado Senators push for permanent pay increase for federal firefighters

Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper joined 11 other senators in urging action on pay increases for wildland federal firefighters as temporary…

September 28, 2023

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Space Command headquarters will remain in Colorado Springs

President Donald Trump’s administration, in the final day of his presidency, ordered the HQ moved to Alabama

July 31, 2023

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Bill seeks to ensure clean water for tribal communities

says too many tribal members forced to travel long distances for ‘fundamental human right’

July 19, 2023

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Dolores River, CORE Act bills heard by Senate subcommittee

Bennet, Hickenlooper say proposed land protections have support in Colorado

July 14, 2023

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La Plata County veterans encouraged to apply for PACT Act benefits

Application deadline Aug. 9 for benefits backdated one year

July 5, 2023

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Over $820 million awarded to Colorado to improve broadband

‘The necessity ... is like water, it’s like sewer, and telephones and cable TV,’ says La Plata County commissioner

June 30, 2023

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Hickenlooper says extreme agendas are hurting attempts to pass logical legislation

Durango residents ask about health care and immigration issues during town hall

June 29, 2023

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Right to Contraception Act reintroduced into Congress

Legislation seeks to cement health care rights

June 23, 2023

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Hickenlooper seeks to fund community college agriculture programs

Bipartisan bill could be included with 2023 Farm Bill

June 17, 2023

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CORE Act to be reintroduced to Congress

Legislation includes some modifications on land designations

May 19, 2023

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Hickenlooper addresses bipartisan solutions to Western water crisis

need to reach agreement before time runs out

March 24, 2023

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Colorado representative, senators want $60B to reduce fire risk, restore Western land

Protect the West Act is sponsored by Sens. Bennet and Hickenlooper and Rep. Jason Crow

March 1, 2023

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Senators laud $86 million grant promoting clean drinking water to rural areas

can cause cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility and other diseases

February 18, 2023

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Can apprenticeships help recruit health care workers?

Hickenlooper praises such programs in committee hearing

February 17, 2023

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La Plata County commissioners head to D.C. for nationwide conference

Porter-Norton and Salka will attend National Association of Counties legislative meeting

February 8, 2023