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This day honors the United Farm Workers labor movement and has always been larger than one man. We must continue to stand with the workers, families, and communities that the UFW movement was built to protect.

A labor of love: Colorado to commemorate Farm Workers Day on Tuesday instead of César Chávez Day

Today, Denver celebrates Si Se Puede Day, and all of Colorado celebrates the newly named Farm Workers Day. This day belongs to immigrants, farm workers, and those who refused to stop fighting for dignity, justice, and the labor rights they're owed.

On Tuesday, Coloradans are expected to commemorate Farm Workers Day instead of César Chávez Day as a result of the fallout from sexual abuse allegations against the Latino labor leader.

Read my full statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Chiles v. Salazar striking down Colorado's ban on conversion therapy ⬇️

As Colorado works hard to protect our LGBTQ+ community, the Supreme Court’s decision on conversion therapy is extremely disappointing. The facts are simple: Conversion therapy is harmful and no Coloradan should be forced to change who they are.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 27(source)

This week, I introduced a bipartisan bill to demand accountability on stalled U.S. arms sales to Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines. These delays undermine our decades-long commitment to Indo-Pacific security. My bill will clearly identify what the Pentagon must do to close this gap.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 27(source)

I will not back down until we get accountability and an overhaul of leadership and operations at DHS. Read my full statement ⬇️

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 27(source)

For over a month, Democrats fought to pay TSA, FEMA & Coast Guard workers. Republicans blocked every attempt — until airports descended into chaos. This deal doesn't go far enough, but it ensures federal workers get paid and airports stay open — without any funds for ICE or CBP.

With this week's unanimous vote by the House Ways and Means Committee, we are one step closer to ensuring all educators, especially those who teach our youngest children, can deduct these school supply costs.

Ways and Means Approves Bipartisan Tax Relief For Vulnerable Americans, Key Reforms to Make IRS More Taxpayer Friendly - Ways and Means

As a former school superintendent, I saw firsthand how educators spend their own money to give kids what they need to succeed in the classroom. That's why I introduced the bipartisan SEED Act to help early childhood educators cover the cost of supplies, books, and other classroom materials.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Natural disaster victims and survivors of sexual assault will receive much needed tax relief, pre-school teachers will...

It's long past time Congress demand accountability from these tech giants and pass legislation to protect our kids online.

This week, a jury confirmed what Colorado parents already know — Meta and Alphabet should be held accountable for deliberately designing platforms to addict children and exploit their attention for profit.

Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case

Everywhere I go in Colorado, parents tell me that social media is harming their kids' mental health.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 25(source)

We’re all going to have to do our part to get through this, and to become more resilient in the face of climate change.

Michael Bennet@bennet.senate.govMar 25(source)

I appreciate Colorado water utilities who are taking proactive steps to manage our water supplies in the face of unprecedented high temperatures and record low snowpack this spring. I’d encourage Coloradans to make sure you’re up to speed on the latest guidance from your local utility.

Front Range water utilities impose restrictions and push conservation to combat drought this summer

Front Range water utilities are responding to an early peak snowpack and snowmelt with summer restrictions and calls for conservation.

Working families in Colorado didn’t ask for this war, and they can’t afford it.

President Trump's unauthorized war with Iran has spiked oil prices – forcing Coloradans to choose between a full tank and groceries for their families. Since Trump launched his war, Colorado gas prices are up nearly 35%, outpacing the national average and the biggest hike in 25 years.

I am glad to have contributed to the bipartisan effort to secure his release, and look forward to welcoming Dennis back to Colorado.