Honors the Late Senator Thomas’s Legacy & Protects Water Rights WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has provided a boost for Wyoming tourism and honored the legacy of the late Senator Craig Thomas. Barrasso has successfully guided the ‘Craig Thomas Snake Headwaters Legacy Act’ to the Senate floor. The bill is now pending consideration … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has secured a significant victory for one of Wyoming’s most pristine natural heritages: the Wyoming Range . The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee voted to pass Barrasso’s “Wyoming Range Legacy Act of 2008,” S. 2229, during a business meeting. The bill now awaits consideration by the full … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., ratcheted up the pressure on Washington to assist the City of Cheyenne in removing trichloroethylene (TCE) from the city’s water. “The city of Cheyenne should not have to shoulder the entire burden of cleaning up this mess,” Barrasso said. “I believe the federal government has a responsibility … Read more
Wyoming delegation announces more than $2.7 million in grants for Wyoming airports WASHINGTON – Travelers flying through Buffalo, Greybull, Rock Springs and Saratoga will soon enjoy improved air travel thanks to four federal airport grants worth more than $2.7 million, announced U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and U.S. Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo. … Read more
Washington, D.C. – As Americans contend with government mandates to blend ethanol into the nation’s fuel supplies, prices are simultaneously increasing at the grocery store at an alarming rate. U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., are working to decrease the impacts of increased ethanol usage and Americans’ increasing grocery bills and are … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., is working to increase energy production and create more jobs at home. Barrasso joined Republican Senators in introducing a sweeping energy bill that would stimulate domestic energy production and increase America ’s energy security. “Every weekend at home in Wyoming , I hear clear messages about high … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., outlined his plan to relieve pressure on gas prices temporarily by suspending federal oil purchases for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. “People in Wyoming know firsthand the impact high gas prices have on their wallets,” Barrasso said in his speech to the Senate. “High prices at the pump … Read more
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is backing a bill to improve education benefits for members of the armed services and veterans. “It is our duty as Americans to ensure our brave men and women receive the best possible education benefits,” Barrasso said. “This bill goes a long way to updating the G.I. bill, … Read more
Airports Set to Receive $3.5 Million in Grants WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi, John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo, announced that Wyoming travelers will soon be able to enjoy airport upgrades with new plans set to take off improving several airports throughout the state. The Wyoming Congressional Delegation said five Wyoming airports will … Read more
Senators hail country’s commitment to resume trade Washington, D.C. – In anticipation of the official announcement Saturday from South Korea’s President about the reopening of the country’s borders to U.S. beef, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., commented on the importance of South Korea’s beef market to Wyoming ranchers. “I applaud South … Read more
