Senators vote to block railroad strike
By Nicole Pollack Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – Sens. Cynthia Lummis and John Barrasso both backed successful legislation Thursday to block railroad unions from striking over a longstanding contract dispute. At the same time, the Wyoming Republicans…
Pastors author letter to Lummis after senator backs marriage equality bill
By Jordan Smith Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER – In an open letter to Sen. Cynthia Lummis, the Wyoming Pastors Network asked her to “reverse course” on her vote for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify…
Barrasso spends Thanksgiving with Wyo. troops in Japan
CHEYENNE (WNE) — On Thanksgiving Day, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., shared dinner with Wyoming Marines and airmen serving in Okinawa, Japan. They’re attached to the 3rd (III) Marine Expeditionary Force and Air Force’s 18th Wing, according to a news…
Senate Declares July 23 the National Day of the American Cowboy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a tribute to the hard-working men and women that helped establish the American West, the U.S. Senate has declared July 23, 2022, the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution, which the Senate passed…
Senator Barrasso releases statement on Mike Enzi
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) delivered the following statement regarding the passing of former U.S. Senator Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.): “Wyoming and the nation have lost one of the most consequential public servants of our time. “Whether…
Delegation bills aim to block moratorium
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming’s trio of delegates in Washington have introduced legislation to block the Biden administration from ordering a moratorium on new federal leases to energy companies. Three bills swiftly prepared…
Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on her first month in office
◆ “It is going to be a strong America that emerges from these difficult times.” Mere weeks after taking office, United States Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyoming) discussed legislative activities in Washington D.C. with Duke Dance of the SVI Radio Network…
Enzi delivers farewell address, says serving has ‘been the honor of my lifetime’
By Greg Johnson Gillette News Record Via Wyoming News Exchange GILLETTE — Saying that “it’s been the honor of my lifetime to serve the great people of Wyoming,” four-time U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi, R-Wyoming, received a lengthy standing ovation after…
Senators: Advance Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
———————— By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Roughly half a year before the 2016 presidential election, Sen. John Barrasso justified Republicans’ decision to block a vote on then Supreme Court nominee Merrick Garland by saying…
Barrasso bill eyes new BLM wilderness areas, motor park
By Angus M. Thuermer, WyoFile.com U.S. Sen. John Barrasso is circulating a draft bill that’s drawing opposing reactions over its provisions to create five new Bureau of Land Management non-motorized wilderness areas in Wyoming. The draft Wyoming Public Land Initiative Act…