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July 28, 2023

Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Joe Neguse have introduced the Joint Chiefs Reauthorization Act of 2023 alongside other western state legislators in effort to better support forest and grassland restoration projects across public and private land.


July 26, 2023

When the Gypsum Town Council on Tuesday began considering whether to put lights on the town’s new skatepark, the fact that the project appears to be coming in both ahead of schedule and under budget helped sway the decision.

The $55,000 expenditure for lights received unanimous approval from the council.


July 26, 2023

House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) on Wednesday dismissed Republican discussions about opening an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, calling the conversations a “complete distraction.”


July 25, 2023

Last week Congressman Joe Neguse joined with California Representative Jared Huffman and Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen to support legislation that would fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA. 

IDEA was passed in 1975 which then intention to ensure that children with disabilities have access to educational opportunities. When originally drafted, the federal government committed to pay 40% of the average per pupil expenditure for special education. 


July 21, 2023

Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse submitted nine amendments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which would address common aviation concerns, including reducing noise pollution and increasing the use of unleaded fuel.

One of the amendments the Congressman filed would require the Community Collaboration Program to directly interview impacted residents, to make certain that affected residents have a voice in airport planning, noise, and environmental issues.


July 20, 2023

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse submitted nine amendments to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill, which would address common aviation concerns, including reducing noise pollution and increasing the use of unleaded fuel.


July 20, 2023

Technically, Boulder County was the recipient of a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity RAISE grant to fund safety and mobility improvements along Diagonal Highway.

But Longmont officials say it was a collaborative effort between several government agencies that will greatly benefit the city, too.

In addition to Boulder County, the cities of Boulder and Longmont as well as RTD and CDOT had a helping hand in securing the federal grant.


July 20, 2023

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse, alongside other legislators, has introduced the IDEA Full Funding Act — which would ensure Congress fulfills its commitment to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, also known as IDEA.


July 19, 2023

Rep. Neguse Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Fully Fund Special Education

Issues: Education

July 19, 2023

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet, John Hickenlooper and Martin Heinrich, joined by Rep. Joe Neguse, reintroduced the Tribal Access to Clean Water Act on Wednesday.

The act addresses the need for Native American tribes, which have historically been excluded from Colorado River policies, to have greater access to clean water. The bill would increase funding to the Indian Health Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture and Bureau of Reclamation to assist tribal communities in accessing clean water.