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Water, housing and democracy: Senators lay out priorities in Congress

and Hickenlooper hope to make progress on curbing climate change

February 4, 2023

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One member of Colorado’s congressional delegation voted against her party 25% of the time

Another ranked 26th among 433 House members for absences

January 2, 2023

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Colorado members of Congress want to get a lot done in a little time. Here are their priorities

Members hope some of their initiatives cross finish line before end-of-the-year deadline

November 25, 2022

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Michael Bennet elected to his third U.S. Senate term as Colorado voters reject Republican Joe O’Dea

Bennet, a Democrat, serves his full six-year term, he will become Colorado’s longest-serving U.S. senator in the century since state…

November 8, 2022

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Hickenlooper introduces PREPARE Act to develop federal framework for cannabis legalization

would develop commission of legislators, cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs

November 3, 2022

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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet says ‘it’s kind of like family everywhere I go’

Democrat incumbent discusses previous accomplishments, future goals ahead of midterm elections

November 3, 2022

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U.S. Senate candidate Joe O’Dea makes campaign stop in Pagosa Springs, passes through Durango

Republican candidate accuses his challenger, Sen. Michael Bennet, of being a party loyalist

November 1, 2022

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Bennet, O’Dea trade jabs in contentious final U.S. Senate debate

‘You’re a liar, Joe,’ Bennet says after O’Dea persists in false legislation claims

October 31, 2022

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Bennet, O’Dea spar on climate, energy issues in Grand Junction debate

for Colorado’s U.S. Senate seat returns to drought-stricken Western Slope

October 26, 2022

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As Bennet-O’Dea race tightens, O’Dea hopes to appeal to ‘middle Colorado’

Republican candidate buoyed by poll that shows him within seven points of Democratic challenger

October 13, 2022

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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

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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

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In Durango visit, Hickenlooper calls for rent and eviction protections at national level

Senator tours mobile home parks, 9-R school district bus barn

August 19, 2022

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John Hickenlooper wins over critics with big role in Democrats’ climate bill

Colorado senator used to be criticized for being too cozy with oil and gas industry; now he’s being cheered by…

August 15, 2022

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

Funding will incentivize water-reduction efforts

August 10, 2022

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Colorado Democrats, environmental groups cheer Senate passage of ‘historic’ climate bill

$369 billion package is a scaled-down version of a $2.2 trillion proposal

August 8, 2022

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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

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La Plata County could receive almost $2 million in funding for substance abuse treatment center

Appropriations bills also include money for programs at Fort Lewis College

August 4, 2022

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Colorado lawmakers give progress report midway through legislative session

Climate, infrastructure and health care among top priorities for senators

July 23, 2022

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Michael Bennet launches first TV ad in U.S. Senate race

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell indicates Republicans plan to commit resources Colorado election

July 21, 2022

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Bennet bill seeks to strengthen community policing while supporting those in crisis

Legislation would dedicate funding for police to work with outreach teams

July 13, 2022

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Michael Bennet hopes to become Colorado’s longest-serving senator in decades. Who is he?

Colorado Democrat has been described as an ‘accidental senator,’ but he’s still championing the state after 13 years in office

July 4, 2022

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GOP Senate candidates discuss guns, abortion at conservative conference

O’Dea and Ron Hanks answer nearly the same questions during two separate conversations

June 6, 2022

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CORE Act inches closer to Senate floor vote

Colorado public lands bill expected to be voted out of committee on Tuesday

May 2, 2022