Tag: sen. michael bennet
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Deadline nears for public comment on cuts to food assistance
There are two more days for public comment on a proposed federal rule that could kick 33,000 Coloradans — including 11,000 children — off of food assistance. “Extending categorical eligibility to participants who have not been screened for eligibility compromises program integrity and reduces public confidence that benefits are being provided to eligible households,” reads a Trump…
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State lawmaker looking at renewable natural gas standard following report
Colorado state Rep. Chris Hansen plans to introduce a production mandate for renewable natural gas, as a newly released report shows major carbon-reduction benefits. “I think it’s a great opportunity for the ag sector. You have right now what is a waste product that has to be mitigated,” said Hansen, D-Denver. “You can get some…
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Sen. Michael Bennet, agriculture leaders say Trump’s trade moves hurt Colorado
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet took aim Friday at the Trump administration’s trade tactics, saying the recent tariffs imposed by the administration on trading partners all over the world are hurting Colorado agriculture. “What Colorado agriculture needs is trade, not a trade war,” the Colorado Democrat…
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Michael Bennet to hold series of Front Range town halls on Friday
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is holding three hour-long town halls in Fort Collins, Boulder and Denver on Friday, his office announced this week. The Denver Democrat plans to take audience questions chosen at random at the events. The Fort Collins town hall is scheduled for…
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Michael Bennet to hold series of Front Range town halls on Friday
U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet is holding three hour-long town halls in Fort Collins, Boulder and Denver on Friday, his office announced this week. The Denver Democrat plans to take audience questions chosen at random at the events. The Fort Collins town hall is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at CSU’s Lory Student Center…