Blog Entries
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March 4, 2016
Redlining the Constitution
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February 2, 2016
Honoring Colorado Leaders during Black History Month
During Black History Month, we're honoring some of Colorado's unsung heroes and organizations for their exemplary work and service to the African American community. These are individuals and groups whose economic and cultural contributions have left a lasting legacy across the state. They have gone above and beyond in their …
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January 12, 2016
Colorado's diverse energy portfolio helps make our economy one of the fastest growing in the nation
Colorado’s energy industry has played a significant role in making our state’s economy one of the fastest growing in the country. The wind energy sector in particular has helped diversify the economy in Windsor and Weld County.
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November 24, 2015
Supporting Colorado's Economy and Clean Air
Earlier this month, Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio and I introduced a bipartisan bill to help keep our air clean and boost the economy.
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September 29, 2015
A More Sensible Tax System for Our Energy Industry
Diversifying our energy portfolio helps reduce carbon emissions and cut costs while also stimulating our economy and increasing national security. A provision in the American Energy Innovation Act can help us meet our goals.
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September 14, 2015
Collaborative efforts to protect the Greater sage-grouse
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell to discuss her agency’s assessment of the Greater sage-grouse habitat in Colorado and our neighboring states.
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August 13, 2015
EPA Should Speed And Improve Water Testing
Among the most basic and simple questions that Coloradans want answered after the Gold King Mine spill are "what is in the water?" and "is it safe?" These are reasonable questions about the water in which we swim, paddle, fish, water our cattle and crops, and drink.
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July 9, 2015
Bipartisanship, the Colorado Way
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April 15, 2015
Extending the Child Tax Credit
Today, on Tax Day, when many busy parents are just relieved to have turned in their return, we wanted to take time to highlight a tax credit that is particularly important for thousands of Colorado families.
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March 9, 2015
Inequality and Education
Last week, I spoke on the Senate floor and urged my colleagues to work together to pass a bipartisan update that modernizes No Child Left Behind to improve equity and accountability, spur innovation, and provide greater flexibility for our schools.
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February 25, 2015
Remembering Regis Groff
As Black History Month draws to a close, our thoughts keep returning to Regis Groff, a giant in our community who we lost last October.
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February 19, 2015
Register for the Colorado Capitol Conference
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January 23, 2015
My State of the Union guests
One of the most gratifying parts of the State of the Union is having the opportunity to spend time with some of Colorado's bravest, innovative, and inspiring community members.
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January 9, 2015
President Obama supports simplifying the FAFSA: Make life easier for millions of families
We're working with Senator Lamar Alexander and several other Republican and Democratic senators to simplify the process by cutting the 108 questions down to just two for most students.
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December 23, 2014
Making government work better for you
As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the progress we made in 2014.
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December 5, 2014
The Next Giant Leap Into Space Begins in Colorado
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December 4, 2014
Protecting Colorados Treasures for Years to Come
Last week, I joined 40 of my colleagues in the Senate to call on Senate leadership to work with us on a permanent funding solution for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
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November 14, 2014
Progress Toward Protecting Hermosa Creek