John Barrasso

Local Airports Set to Receive Improvement Dollars

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

Barrasso, Enzi Urge Flexibility in Ethanol Mandates to Lower Food Prices

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

Barrasso: American Energy Means Wyoming Jobs

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

Barrasso’s Plan to Cut Gas Prices

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

Barrasso Aims to Improve G.I. Bill

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

Wyoming Airports Land Improvement Grants

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

South Korea Wants U.S. Beef Back

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

Barrasso Outlines Plan for Wyoming Water Supply

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has laid out a plan to eliminate bureaucratic red tape to secure a clean, abundant supply of water for Wyoming’s future. “Wyoming often faces a severe water shortage,” Barrasso said. “The need to provide a clean, abundant supply of water is essential to the survival of our state. … Read more

Barrasso, Tester Introduce Plan to Compensate Wolf Kills

Senators’ legislation would start fund to reimburse livestock losses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jon Tester, D-Mont., and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., today teamed up to introduce legislation that would compensate livestock owners whose animals are killed by wolves. The bipartisan plan is a response to the federal government’s March 28 decision to remove gray wolves in … Read more

Barasso Renews Effort on GEAR Act as President Bush Calls for Climate Change Action

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso , R-Wyo., renewed his effort to take a new look at combating global climate change. In his speech to the Senate, Barrasso stressed the importance of developing technology to remove existing excess green houses gases from the atmosphere and permanently sequester them. The “Greenhouse Gas Emission Atmospheric Removal Act,” … Read more