WASHINGTON – It’s been a hell of a year, Colorado. Here are just a few of the ways Senator Hickenlooper fought this administration’s chaos and stood up for Coloradans in 2025. DEFENDING SCIENCE Last week, Senator Hickenlooper blocked a federal appropriations...
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Hickenlooper, Bennet Hold Appropriations Package to Demand NCAR Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet issued the following joint statement on their hold to the Senate Appropriations Package to demand funding for the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). “President Trump is attacking Colorado...
Hickenlooper Slams New Republican Effort to Open National Parks for Sale
This latest effort follows Senate Republicans’ push to sell off three million acres of public lands this summer WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper called out the latest Republican effort to erase protections for national parks and public lands in a...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Slam Trump Admin’s Vengeful Attack on Colorado
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet released the following joint statement following reports that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, as well as cancel millions...
New Study Finds Hickenlooper Methane Rules Cut Colorado Oil and Gas Emissions by 70%
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper cheered new findings from the Environmental Defense Fund showing that methane rules Hickenlooper pioneered as governor reduced methane emissions fromColorado’s oil and gas sector by a whopping 70% between 2010 and...
What They’re Saying: Hickenlooper is Right to Oppose Trump’s Latest BLM Nominee
Hickenlooper: “His nomination is proof that the Trump administration still views our public lands as assets for sale.” WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper announced at the beginning of the month that he would oppose President Trump’s...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse Slam Trump Admin’s Plan to Dismantle National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Congressman Joe Neguse released the following joint statement after it was reported that the Trump administration plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in...
Hickenlooper, Bennet Bill to Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet’s Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act unanimously passed the Senate, and will head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Their bill will lower costs and complete the AVC, a water...
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from Trump Admin and Drug Companies as Health Care Costs Skyrocket
Letter comes as 15 million Americans – and 241,000 Coloradans – brace to lose health care under cuts in Trump’s tax and spending bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet recently joined six of their Democratic Senate colleagues to...
Hickenlooper, Cornyn Cheer Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Expand Satellite Data Sharing
Legislation would ensure partnerships between NASA and the private sector to boost satellite-enabled research WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and John Cornyn applauded the unanimous Senate passage of their bipartisan Accessing Satellite...
