The settlement, worked out by conservationists, the energy industry and community stakeholders, offers "a unique opportunity" to allow for responsible development of the plateau's natural resources and protection of sensitive wildlife habitat.
USDA Launches Program Following Request from Bennet, Udall
Oct 21, 2014
Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and Mark Udall today welcomed Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will implement a new Farm Bill initiative aimed at helping farmers and ranchers affected by severe weather, including drought.
The investment will support CoBank's efforts to help rural communities in Colorado and throughout the country deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their residents and businesses.
The investment will support CoBank's efforts to help rural communities in Colorado and throughout the country deliver reliable and affordable electricity to their residents and businesses.
Producers Eligible for Assistance from Farm Service Agency
Oct 15, 2014
The designations make farmers and ranchers in Otero, Bent, Crowley, Kiowa, Las Animas, and Pueblo counties eligible for assistance from the Farm Service Agency.
Workforce development agencies partner with employers to provide on the job training
Oct 15, 2014
The grant will serve communities in the Front Range and Western Slope including Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, and Weld counties.
Agency Publishes Guidance on Licensing Standards, Requirements
Oct 09, 2014
Bennet helped write the drug supply chain security provisions of the Drug Quality and Security Act, which are based off a bill he introduced with Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) last year after working to find consensus for several years.
