WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper issued the following press release:

As President Trump's tariffs and war with Iran continue to hurt Colorado families, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper emphasized the cost-of-living emergency that's plaguing the state.

According to a report this month from the Joint Economic Committee Minority, Colorado families have spent $4,900 more for goods and services under President Trump. Some of the key findings from the report include:

* Energy Costs: People across Colorado have spent over $2 billion more on gas since the beginning of the war. That means the average family in Colorado has spent $836 more on gas. Families in Colorado paid at least $80 more for electricity in 2025 under President Trump ...