Bennet Applauds USDA Grant to Promote Soil Health and Boost Farm Profitability on Colorado’s Eastern Plains

Dec 02, 2019

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, welcomed an announcement that the Colorado Conservation Tillage Association (CCTA) will receive $1.6 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to implement a farmer-led initiative focused on soil health and regenerative management systems.

Bennet, Casey Urge Administration to Stop Obstructing Efforts to Deliver Benefits to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Nov 27, 2019

Denver – Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) sent a letter to Trump Administration officials urging them to stop obstructing access to health benefits and disability compensation for approximately 83,000 veterans, some from Colorado and Pennsylvania. Following a federally-mandated National Ac...

Bennet, Gardner Announce $2.7 Million ReConnect Grant to Expand Broadband in Dove Creek

Funding Will Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband on Colorado’s Western Slope

Nov 25, 2019

Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, and Cory Gardner today announced that Emery Telecom will receive $2.7 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) ReConnect Loan and Grant Program.

Bennet to Hold Town Hall in Denver

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, Bennet Encourages Coloradans to Bring Children, Families, and Neighbors to Community Forum

Nov 25, 2019

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will hold a town hall on Friday, November 29, in Denver to listen to Coloradans’ concerns and respond to questions.

Bennet Announces $12 Million Grant for the Town of Winter Park to Modernize Fraser Valley Public Transportation

Nov 20, 2019

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today welcomed an announcement that the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will receive a $12 million Buses and Bus Facilities Program grant from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to build a new transit facility for Grand County’s only form of public transportation, the Lift.

Bennet Calls on Senate Leadership to Answer Colorado County Clerks’ Urgent Request for Increased Election Security Funding

Following Letter From Colorado County Clerks Association, Bennet Calls on Senate Leaders to Act

Nov 20, 2019

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet shared with Senate Leadership a letter he received from the Colorado County Clerks Association (CCCA) calling for increased federal funding for election security.

Senate Committee Passes Bennet, Gardner Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry

Nov 19, 2019

Bipartisan legislation introduced by Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner unanimously passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources (ENR) Committee today and will now be considered by the full Senate.

Bennet, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Ahead of 2020

State and Local Officials Require Significant Resources to Improve Election Security and Modernize Election Infrastructure

Nov 18, 2019

Today, U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules Committee, and 37 of their colleagues sent a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, urging an increase in funding for election security grants and the Election Assistance Commission (EAC).

Bennet Announces New Legislation to Expand Opportunities for Student Apprenticeship Programs

Student Apprenticeship Act Will Help Bridge Higher Education and Labor to Better Support Student Apprenticeships

Nov 15, 2019

Today, Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet announced he will soon introduce the Student Apprenticeship Act, new legislation to close the gap between higher education and labor by modernizing workforce training and accelerating the growth of registered apprenticeship programs nationwide.

Senate Passes Bennet, Gardner Resolution Commemorating Colorado Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary

Nov 14, 2019

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution authored by Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Colorado Farm Bureau Federation and celebrating the long history of the Farm Bureau representing the farmers and ranchers of Colorado.

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Bennet Applauds USDA Grant to Promote Soil Health and Boost Farm Profitability on Colorado’s Eastern Plains

Bennet, Casey Urge Administration to Stop Obstructing Efforts to Deliver Benefits to Veterans Exposed to Agent Orange

Bennet, Gardner Announce $2.7 Million ReConnect Grant to Expand Broadband in Dove Creek

Funding Will Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband on Colorado’s Western Slope

Bennet to Hold Town Hall in Denver

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, Bennet Encourages Coloradans to Bring Children, Families, and Neighbors to Community Forum

Bennet Announces $12 Million Grant for the Town of Winter Park to Modernize Fraser Valley Public Transportation

Bennet Calls on Senate Leadership to Answer Colorado County Clerks’ Urgent Request for Increased Election Security Funding

Following Letter From Colorado County Clerks Association, Bennet Calls on Senate Leaders to Act

Senate Committee Passes Bennet, Gardner Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry

Bennet, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Ahead of 2020

State and Local Officials Require Significant Resources to Improve Election Security and Modernize Election Infrastructure

Bennet Announces New Legislation to Expand Opportunities for Student Apprenticeship Programs

Student Apprenticeship Act Will Help Bridge Higher Education and Labor to Better Support Student Apprenticeships

Senate Passes Bennet, Gardner Resolution Commemorating Colorado Farm Bureau’s 100th Anniversary

Funding Will Expand Access to High-Speed Broadband on Colorado’s Western Slope

In the Spirit of Thanksgiving, Bennet Encourages Coloradans to Bring Children, Families, and Neighbors to Community Forum

Following Letter From Colorado County Clerks Association, Bennet Calls on Senate Leaders to Act

State and Local Officials Require Significant Resources to Improve Election Security and Modernize Election Infrastructure

Student Apprenticeship Act Will Help Bridge Higher Education and Labor to Better Support Student Apprenticeships

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