U.S. Sen Michael Bennet

U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet co-sponsors bill to block public lands sell-offs

Thousands of acres in La Plata County were eligible for sale in an initial 2025 budget draft

April 30, 2026

Photos: Ben Nighthorse Campbell memorial

Programs handed out during the Ben Nighthorse Campbell Memorial Celebration on Monday at the Sky Ute Casino. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald)…

April 13, 2026

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Bennet leveling criticism at Polis as he vies to replace him

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

March 6, 2026

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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

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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 5, 2026

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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 28, 2026

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Gubernatorial candidates Michael Bennet, Phil Weiser clash at forum

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

January 12, 2026

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Sen. Michael Bennet reflects on year in Congress

Pushing back against President Trump has been big battle

January 6, 2026

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Dolores River conservation act clears Senate committee

Bennet, Hickenlooper bill still needs House sponsor

December 22, 2025

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In shift, Sen. Bennet supports emergency redistricting for Colorado

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

December 15, 2025

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

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

December 8, 2025

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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 12, 2025

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Michael Bennet rolls out new education policy in race for governor

Candidate wants to expand apprenticeships, work experience opportunities

November 12, 2025

Business

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 5, 2025

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

Environmental bill advances out of Senate committee

October 25, 2025

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Hickenlooper, Bennet stand firm in opposing Republican funding measure

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

October 1, 2025

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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

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

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

September 16, 2025

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

Drought, wildfires threaten watersheds across Colorado

September 12, 2025

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Meet Wyatt Bair, Sen. Michael Bennet’s new Southwest Colorado representative

Fort Lewis College graduate stepped into role following John Whitney’s retirement

July 19, 2025

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Colorado senators reintroduce bill to improve water access in tribal communities

Lawmakers urge increased investment in infrastructure

July 18, 2025

Nation & World

Senate passes One Big Beautiful Bill, getting GOP’s policy agenda one step closer to Trump’s desk

Neither Colorado senator voted for the legislation

July 1, 2025

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Sen. Michael Bennet is frustrated – and not just with Trump

‘Pointing out the chaos itself is not enough’

June 8, 2025

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Colorado senators reintroduce bill for Dolores River National Conservation Area

Legislation aims to preserve ecological conditions while honoring existing water and land rights

May 26, 2025