WASHINGTON – Wyoming received its first Abandoned Mine Land grant payment last month and the state is now one step closer to getting its future AML money in direct payments instead of grants. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the bill today and it is ready to go to the Senate floor for … Read more
WASHINGTON – Senator John Barrasso, (R-Wyo.) is one step closer to securing compensation for Wyoming ranchers affected by the Washington-imposed gray wolf.“The wolves should be under Wyoming’s control, not Washington’s. My legislation will help ensure that ranchers get the assistance they need,” Barrasso said. “Washington put them here, Washington should pay.” “Washington’s decision to reintroduce … Read more
WASHINGTON – After a long battle fighting for abandoned mine land (AML) funds owed to the State of Wyoming, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has welcomed the first payments flowing to the state. “Washington owes Wyoming more than $580 million of accumulated AML funds – it is our money. It should come without strings attached,” … Read more
Calls on special interest groups to stop interference WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has called on the Federal Courts to respect the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) interim management strategy regarding the sage grouse. The BLM today released an interim approach to managing and protecting the sage grouse in the Powder River Basin. … Read more
WASHINGTON – The friendly skies will get a little friendlier for travelers flying through Buffalo, Cheyenne, Lusk, Pinedale and Riverton thanks to five federal airport grants worth a total of more than $6 million, announced U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo. Johnson County Airport, Cheyenne Regional Airport, Lusk … Read more
Bill gives ‘breathing room’ to veterans with complicated diagnoses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso is fighting to help a Wyoming veteran and others suffering from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) receive the help they deserve from the Veterans Administration (VA). “Earlier this year I was honored to pin the Purple Heart on a Wyoming veteran … Read more
Barrasso Demands Accountability WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R.-Wyo., is demanding strict oversight of Indian Health Service (IHS) funding after reports of botched money management. IHS property, worth millions of dollars, is missing or has been stolen from the agency. A report into the missing property was presented at a Senate Indian Affairs Hearing. … Read more
Barrasso secures concessions from Sen. Obama WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has protected Wyoming coal from the potentially drastic consequences of the “Mercury Export Ban Act.” During a Senate Environment and Public Works Committee hearing, Barrasso won two key concessions from Senator Obama (D-IL) to ensure Wyoming coal is protected. The legislation prohibits … Read more
Senator John Barrasso (R- Wyo) held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani and urged him to redouble efforts to curb terrorist activity in his country… Prime Minister Gilani faced pressure from Barrasso and other members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to crack down on Pakistan-based militants. “The Prime Minister assured me that … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., issued the following statement regarding tomorrow’s celebration of the “National Day of the American Cowboy:” “The cowboy is the icon of Wyoming, representing our history and way of life. Wyoming’s cowboy spirit and western values embodies all aspect of our lives. Independence, courage, family values, and good stewardship … Read more
