Tuesday - April 21, 2026

U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Colorado

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Congresswoman Caraveo Announces up to $6.1 million for Microgrid Project for Fort Lupton
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: FORT LUPTON, Colo. - Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08) today announced that the Fort Lupton microgrid project led by United Power has been selected under the Energy Improvements in Rural or Remote Areas (ERA) Program, making the project eligible for up to $6.1 million in funding from the Department of Energy. The ERA program aims to improve the resilience, reliability, and affordability of energ  more
Congresswoman Caraveo Presses Social Security Commissioner to Address Overpayment Issues in Colorado
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Yadira Caraveo, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: NORTHGLENN - Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08), the first Latina doctor in Congress, today announced her latest action to protect and improve Social Security benefits for Coloradans. In a letter to Social Security Commissioner Martin O'Malley, Caraveo expressed her concern with overpayment issues in Colorado and encouraged the Commissioner to visit Colorado's 8th District to address these critica  more
Hickenlooper Advances Renomination of Su to Lead Labor Dept
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper voted to advance Acting Secretary Julie Su to serve as the next Secretary of Labor. Su has served as Acting Secretary since March 2023 when former Secretary Walsh left the position. Republicans previously refused to support Su's nomination, preventing her final confirmation. Today's HELP Committee vote once again advances Su towards a full Senate confirmation vote.  "Ju  more