U.S. Sen Michael Bennet

Gov. Jared Polis

Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

During recent debate, senator said governor is ‘allergic’ to building big statewide coalitions

March 6, 2026 • Jesse Paul — The Colorado Sun

Colorado state government

U.S. Sen. Bennet in favor of temporarily suspending wolf introduction program

Colorado gubernatorial candidate ties affordability crisis to push back against ‘Trumpism’

February 17, 2026 • Jessica Bowman — Herald Staff Writer

Health

Bennet sponsors bill to reimburse EMS agencies for at-home treatments

Treating patients at home for non-emergency issues simplifies health care, saves money

February 6, 2026 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Colorado Democrats in Congress call on Noem to resign after ICE shootings

Rep. DeGette says ICE should be dismantled if agency is not held to ‘strict standards’

January 29, 2026 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Headlines

Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum

Senator says nation needs ‘a vision,’ attorney general says it needs ‘fighters’

January 12, 2026 • Chase Woodruff — Colorado Newsline

Local News

Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Dolores

Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

‘We have no choice but to fight back,’ senator says

December 16, 2025 • Lindsey Toomer — Colorado Newsline

Forests and Wilderness

Sen. Michael Bennet says wilderness bill has support ‘across the political spectrum’

CORE Act has passed House of Representatives, needs Senate approval to become law

December 9, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Headlines

Bennet, Hickenlooper blast vote to reopen government without any guarantees on health care subsidies

Colorado's Democratic House members all said they would vote against the deal in their chamber

November 13, 2025 • Caitlyn Kim — Colorado Public Radio

Colorado

Michael Bennet rolls out new education policy in race for governor

Candidate wants to expand apprenticeships, work experience opportunities

November 12, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Advertising

Influencers are trying to cash in on politics, including Colorado’s race for governor

Democratic U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announces his candidacy for Colorado Governor at a press conference, April 11 in Denver’s City…

November 6, 2025 • Andrew Kenney — Colorado Public Radio

Forests

U.S. Sen. Bennet votes ‘no’ on Hickenlooper’s ‘Fix Our Forests Act’

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 25, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Hickenlooper, Bennet stand firm in opposing Republican funding measure

Rep. Jeff Hurd accuses Democrats of choosing ‘politics over common sense’

October 1, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Gubernatorial campaign hasn’t stopped Sen. Michael Bennet from pursuing federal legislation

Senator advocating for public lands bills, firefighter pay and benefit increases

September 21, 2025 • Richa Sharma — Herald Staff Writer

Civil rights

Colorado attorney general weighs in on Trump lawsuits, governor’s race and rural-urban politics

Phil Weiser says he’s a fighter, and that’s what state needs

September 16, 2025 • Scout Edmondson — Herald Staff Writer

Local News

Federal bill seeks funding to protect headwaters for habitat, drinking water

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

September 12, 2025 • Abigail Hatting — Herald Staff Writer