Rescheduling marijuana is a step in the right direction. But – just a step. 
 
Marijuana should be DEscheduled altogether.

From Naturita to Grand Junction, we hit the ground in Western Colorado this past weekend to listen to Coloradans and hear more about your priorities.
 
Thank you to all who came out to share their opinions!

Let’s go Denver Nuggets!!! On to the next round… 🏀🥳

Happy National Small Business Week!
 
Small businesses across the U.S. and Colorado help support our communities and uplift our local economies! And as a former small business owner, I know that it takes a lot of guts to run one.
 
Support your local small businesses this week!

If you’re a Colorado high school student interested in attending a military academy, be sure to join an upcoming info session!
 
📅: Naval Academy Info Session in Denver on May 1 from 6pm-8pm

📅: Application and Nomination Process Virtual Info Session on May 9 from 6pm-8:30pm

Quantum computing will take American innovation to the next level. 
 
From our booming tech sector to our world-renowned research, the Rocky Mountain West is the best place for the Silicon Valley of Quantum! 

gazette.com/business/quant…

If you’re not signed up for our Giddy Up-date email newsletter, you’re missing out! 
 
Stay in the loop on what we’ve been up to in Washington and sign up on our website: hickenlooper.senate.gov/newsletter/

Solar, wind, EVs — you name it! —are all helping us reach our clean energy future ♻️🔋⚡️☀️

The future of space is right here in Colorado! Great to see more good-paying jobs come to Colorado Springs to grow our already booming aerospace industry. 

kktv.com/2024/04/25/omn…

AI can help our students learn more and advance their education — and some Colorado schools are already utilizing it as a tool! 

And over in Washington, we’re making sure AI is safe and transparent for all Americans to use.

cpr.org/2024/04/25/art…

Federal legalization of marijuana is not a matter of IF — it’s a matter of WHEN. 

The bare minimum should be to reschedule marijuana. This week, I pushed to do exactly this with a bipartisan group of Senators and Representatives.

Quantum computing is essential to our national security, and the Rocky Mountain West will be at the forefront of our quantum future. 
 
Joined national security leaders in Colorado Springs to discuss opportunities when it comes to quantum computing!

In Colorado, we have an incredible network of nonprofits who help serve our community.
 
And down in Colorado Springs today, we visited Pikes Peak United Way to celebrate funding we helped secure for their Family Success Center and to hear more from regional nonprofits.

Are you a Colorado student interested in attending a military service academy? 
 
Applications for an official nomination from Michael Bennet’s office and our office are now OPEN! 
 
🔗: hickenlooper.senate.gov/academy-nomina…

We should always be making it easier for Americans to work and start new businesses.

Noncompetes are anti-competitive, and by limiting them, we’ll promote American innovation, enable more start-ups, and allow workers to meet their full potential.

Colorado aerospace innovation 🤝 curbing methane emissions denverpost.com/2024/04/23/col…

Extreme bans on reproductive health care threaten women’s lives.

Women have the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions.

This week is National Parks Week! Colorado is home to 13 national parks, which capture our breathtaking landscapes, stunning scenery, and momentous history.
 
Which one is your favorite to visit?
 
📷: National Park Service

Happy Birthday U.S. Army Reserve! Thank you for your service to our nation.

$156 MILLION for rooftop solar coming to Colorado residents and communities from our Inflation Reduction Act.

Now THIS is how you usher in our clean energy future! 💪☀️⚡