WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Denver -- Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper alongside Colorado U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse and Ken Buck welcomed the announcement from the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) that Amache National Historic Site in Granada, Colorado, will become America's newest National Park. This announcement comes ahead of the Day of Remembrance of Japanese Incarceration During World War II  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following statement on Feb. 15, 2024: * * * Today, U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $26.6 million grant to Denver International Airport (DEN) for the replacement of its outdated baggage handling system. The investment, made possible through the Airport Terminal Program (ATP), represents a significant milestone in modernizing one of Colorado's most vital transportation hubs. Rep. DeGette - who represents Denver, incl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Feb. 15, 2024: Yesterday, Biden Administration officials announced they were granting deferred enforced departure for Palestinians who are currently in the United States, allowing them to stay in the country for up to 18 months. This move comes after lawmakers, including Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO), called on President Biden to take this action in a letter late last year. "I'm glad the Biden Administratio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Hickenlooper: 'The federal government can't expect the local communities to bear the full brunt [of this crisis].' DENVER - Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper met with Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, local elected officials, migrants, and community leaders to discuss Denver and Aurora's response to recent migrant arrivals. The group stopped at an encampment near Elitch Gardens before meeting with  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Funding will go toward terminal upgrades at Colorado's busiest airports WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet celebrated $40.6 million in new funding from the Department of Transportation's Airport Terminal Program to make infrastructure improvements at three Colorado airports: Denver International Airport, Colorado Springs Airport, and Centennial Airport. "Colorado is a le  more