Dear Friend,

Moving Bureau of Land Management Headquarters West

Moving the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) headquarters West is a commonsense solution that Coloradans from across the political spectrum support, and I recently introduced S.1007 to do just that. Ninety-nine percent of the nearly 250 million acres of land managed by BLM is West of the Mississippi River, and having the decision-makers present in the communities they impact will lead to better policy. Coloradans want more Colorado common sense from Washington and this proposal accomplishes that goal.

While BLM headquarters anywhere in the West is a step in the right direction, I have made it clear I think Grand Junction is the best place for the agency’s new home. I look forward to working with my colleagues to see this proposal become a reality which will have a positive impact on Westerners that interact with this agency every day.

You can watch my interview with KREX5 about moving BLM West here. 

C-470 Express Lanes Project 

I’m excited Colorado will be receiving up to $109 million to help fund the C-470 Express Lanes project. Back in 2015, I fought attempts to significantly cut the federal program that finances this project because it would have put Colorado highway needs in jeopardy. Coloradans spend enough time sitting in traffic and I’m proud I was able to help find a solution to invest in our state’s roads.

Click here or on the image above to watch a short video explaining why this is a big win for Colorado.

Providing Access to Life Changing Epilepsy Treatment

Last week, I led a group of Republican and Democrat Senators in introducing a bill that provides access to epilepsy treatment. Coloradans know how effective cannabidiol can be and have seen how it changes lives and helps children and adults cope with epilepsy. It is time to make this treatment available across the US and I look forward to working across the aisle to bring relief to American families.

Securing Funding for Colorado Priorities

Last week, I voted for a funding measure that is good for Colorado and good for the American people. Throughout the last few months, I have worked with my colleagues to make sure this appropriations package benefits Colorado. As a result, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Golden has received adequate funding, along with other Colorado priorities like the Arkansas Valley Conduit, the A-line train, and critical highway projects. It also includes the biggest pay raise to our troops in six years.

This measure strengthens our commitment to ensuring our science and medical community have the resources they need to develop new medicines and treatments that will save lives. I’m proud to say that this measure increases funding for the National Institute of Health by $2 billion, which is part of a 13.3% increase in funding since Republicans regained control of the Senate.

Additionally, the opioid epidemic is having a devastating impact on our communities across Colorado, and we need to continue to work together to help find ways to combat it. The bipartisan funding legislation passed in Congress this week provides much needed funding for substance abuse programs, law enforcement, and opioid reversal drugs.

You can watch my quick video update about the legislation's impact on the fight against opioids by clicking here or on the image above.

Telephone Town Halls

Throughout the year, I host live telephone town hall meeting to answer questions from my constituents and hear their concerns. Be sure to sign up here to be included in my next event.

Need Help with a Federal Agency? 

My staff is available to assist you with finding out the status of a case and requesting additional information from a federal agency. I have offices in Denver, Durango, Pueblo, Grand Junction, Fort Collins, Greeley, Yuma, and Colorado Springs. Learn more about how we can help here. 

Thank you for taking the time to read my weekly update. If I can be of any assistance to you, please contact my Washington, D.C. office at (202) 224-5941.

Sincerely,

Cory Gardner

United States Senator

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