Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet praised the finalization of new fuel efficiency standards that will increase fuel economy to the equivalent of 54.5 mpg for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The standards, which were announced yesterday by the administration, are expected to save consumers more than $1.7 trillion a...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chairman of the Congressional Olympic and Paralympic Caucus, today sent his best wishes to Team USA as athletes from around the world converge for the London 2012 Paralympic Games. The Games begin Wednesday, August 29 and will run through September 9, 2012. “Following the incredible ...

The Colorado Innovation Network (COIN) will hold its inaugural Innovation Summit this week in Denver, bringing together Colorado business leaders focused on creating a 21st century innovation economy. The summit will be held August 29-30 at the Denver Art Museum. “Colorado has established itself as a leader in innovation, t...

Grants Provide Schools, Teachers with Tools to Meet Student Needs Initial Applications Due on August 30, 2012 Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is reminding local school districts in Colorado that the initial deadline to apply for the U.S. Department of Education’s Race to the Top – District (RTTD) competition ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today announced 73 primary care practices in Colorado have been selected by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a comprehensive initiative to help keep health care costs down. In total, 335 providers from across the state will participate in the Comprehensive ...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s (USPTO) selection of office space in downtown Denver for the new satellite patent office. The USPTO signed a lease at the Byron G. Rogers Building at 1960 Stout Street. “This brings us one step closer to ope...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today held a field hearing of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) at the Colorado State Capitol to highlight the need for legislation that will help preserve opportunities for Native American students to attend college. “In just the last 11 years, th...

Vestas Announces Layoffs In Brighton Bennet Calls on Congress to Extend Wind Production Tax Credit Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today heard from local business leaders about the economic impact and potential layoffs due to recent cuts at Vestas. Bennet discussed with local CEOs the need to extend the wind production ta...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today heard from local producers on the effects of the drought in San Luis Valley as part of a tour of Bagwell Ranch. “Farmers and ranchers all across Colorado are struggling through one of the worst droughts in decades,” Bennet said. “The 2012 Farm Bill we passed in the Sena...

Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet is encouraging Coloradans to comment on the draft environmental impact statement (EIS) on the Village at Wolf Creek land exchange in Mineral County. The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released the EIS today. Members of the public have 45 days to submit their comments. “I have heard from s...