Includes Several Bennet Initiatives, Including Colorado Growth Model and GREAT Act Reauthorizes ESEA with Tools to Drive Reform at State, Local Levels Washington, DC – Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined his Democratic colleagues on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to introduce a b...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ): “This week, the state of New Jersey and the entire country lost a devoted public servant. Senator Lautenberg served his state and all Americans in his work to support our veterans, improve awareness about p...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined more than 30 aerospace executives, university and K-12 officials, and government leaders in visiting the headquarters of Ball Aerospace in Boulder for a tour and presentations on Colorado’s space economy. The stop was part of a day-long “Front Range Aerospace Bus Tour&...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined more than 30 aerospace executives, university and K-12 officials, and government leaders in visiting the Space Foundation in Colorado Springs for a tour and presentations on Colorado’s space economy, with a particular focus on its military roots. The stop was part of a day-l...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today joined more than 30 aerospace executives, university and K-12 officials, and government leaders in visiting United Launch Alliance in Centennial for a tour and panel discussion on Colorado’s space economy. The stop was part of a day-long “Front Range Aerospace Bus Tour”...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Mike Coffman today encouraged aerospace industry stakeholders to submit feedback to the Department of Commerce and State Department about proposed changes to aerospace export control regulations. The proposed changes build on the lawmakers’ successful efforts to s...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement in observance of Memorial Day: “Every day, our brave men and women in uniform selflessly serve to defend our country and values. Today, our family will take the time to remember the servicemembers that sacrificed their lives so we can continue to enjoy our ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet will partner with Colorado aerospace firms Ball Aerospace, the Space Foundation, Lockheed Martin, and United Launch Alliance to host a “Front Range Aerospace Bus Tour” on Thursday, May 30. The tour is designed to further advance regional cooperation and highlight key facets of Colo...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet introduced a bill to help schools teach the growing number of kids for which English is not their native language. The English Learning and Innovation Act would help ensure that English language learners have access to high-quality instruction that enables them to acquire English and prepare for...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today led a bipartisan group of senators to introduce a bill that would establish academies that train and support great teachers and principals to help improve student achievement in high-need schools. The Growing Excellent Achievement Training Academies (GREAT) Teachers and Principals Act wo...