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Wyoming Delegation Says Trumpâs Overhaul Of Endangered Species Act Long Overdue
Changing the definition of âharmâ in the Endangered Species Act, as the Trump administration proposes, could overhaul the ESA. Itâs also long overdue, Wyomingâs delegation says, saying its âa great solutionâ to a problem caused by federal overregulation.
Sean BarryApril 19, 2025

As Senate Debates End To Twice-A-Year Clock-Changes, Lummis Says Itâs About Time
A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to âlock the clockâ and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says itâs about time, while John Barrasso says not so fast.
Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Rallies Behind Trump As Some Republicans Split On Tariffs
A handful of Republicans are joining Democrats against President Donald Trumpâs tariffs, but donât count the Wyoming delegation among them. John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis and Harriet Hageman are rallying behind Trump.
Sean BarryApril 11, 2025

Barrasso Vows Quick Replacement After BLM Nominee Drops Out Over Trump Criticism
Kathleen Sgamma abruptly withdrew from consideration Wednesday to lead the BLM after a 2021 social media post surfaced of her criticizing President Donald Trump over the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Wyomingâs senior Sen. John Barrasso vows a quick replacement.
Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

Barrasso, Lummis Back Atkins To Head SEC As Dems Link Him To â08 Housing Crash
John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis joined other Republicans in the U.S. Senate in confirming Paul Atkins to chair the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday. The 52-44 vote fell strictly along party lines.
Sean BarryApril 10, 2025

Brian Nesvik Survives 10-9 Committee Vote To Be Next U.S. Fish & Wildlife Chief
A Senate committee voted 10-9 along party lines Wednesday to advance Brian Nesvikâs nomination to lead the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Cynthia Lummis said she hopes a Nesvik confirmation will mean swift action to delist grizzly bears.
Sean BarryApril 09, 2025
Wyomingites Say Washington, D.C., Is OK, But The Ranch Is Better And Friendlier
A group of young Wyoming ranchers and farmers toured Washington, D.C., last week, experiencing the history and culture shock of the nationâs capital. They also say that while itâs OK, life on the ranch is better â and friendlier.
Sean BarryApril 09, 2025

Trump Calls Out Wyoming While Signing Pro-Coal Executive Orders
President Donald Trump called out Wyoming and its Republican delegation Tuesday at a signing ceremony for his executive orders to boost coal in the nationâs power supply. Wyoming is the No. 1 coal state, but production has shrunk for years.
Sean BarryApril 08, 2025

U.S. Senate Moves Fast On Bill Backed By Barrasso, Lummis To Cut Judgesâ Power
As court orders halting some Trump administration moves pile up, a new bill against nationwide injunctions is advancing quickly in the U.S. Senate. Itâs cosponsored by Wyoming Republicans John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis.
Sean BarryApril 07, 2025

Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of âMeaninglessâ Canada Tariffs Vote
Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trumpâs emergency tariffs on most Canada goods. But Sen. John Barrasso said the vote is "meaningless" because the measure won't get through the House.
Sean BarryApril 03, 2025

Barrasso, Hageman Take Aim At Nationwide Injunctions Against Trump
Republicans in Congress, including Wyomingâs John Barrasso and Harriet Hageman, are considering legislation to rein in the power of federal district court judges. Some are mulling impeachment of judges, as well.
Sean BarryApril 01, 2025

Gordon, Delegation Champion Brian Nesvik To Lead U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon joined the stateâs congressional delegation Wednesday in endorsing Wyoming native Brian Nesvik as the next director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. He was also opposed by the Sierra Club at his confirmation hearing.
Sean BarryMarch 26, 2025

Delegation: âNo Truthâ To Report Rock Springs Social Security Office On Cut List
Democrats say Social Security is under siege, but Wyomingâs congressional delegation says thatâs not true. They also say thereâs âno truth whatsoeverâ to reports the Rock Springs field office is on a cut list.
Sean BarryMarch 25, 2025

Democrats Blink: Barrasso, GOP Win Shutdown Standoff
U.S. Senate Republican Whip John Barrasso dared Senate Democrats this week to block an emergency bill to fund the government. In the end, ten Democrats joined with Republicans and a midnight shutdown was averted.
Sean BarryMarch 14, 2025

Congress Passes HALT Fentanyl Act, Barrasso Says Law Will Cripple Cartels
Congress passed a bill Friday cracking down on fentanyl trafficking â legislation that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said will cripple cartels smuggling the drug into the country. âTheyâre running scared," he said. "Now is the time to turn up the heat."
Sean BarryMarch 14, 2025

Wyoming Congressional Delegation Mum On Defunding NPR And PBS
A bill to stop funding National Public Radio and the PBS Newshour might seem like a slam-dunk to pass a Republican-controlled Congress. But it's not so simple, says U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025

Barrasso, Lummis Cheer Trump's Speech and âCommitment To American Greatnessâ
Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis cheered President Donald Trump's speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night. Barrasso said Trump has shown a âcommitment to American greatness" while Lummis praised the president's "lightning speed" in getting things done.
Sean BarryMarch 05, 2025

Cheyenne Lawyer, Rancher Karen Budd-Falen Accepts Top Interior Department Post
Karen Budd-Falen, a Cheyenne rancher and lawyer, has been named to a high-level post in President Trumpâs Interior Department. She tells Cowboy State Daily she accepted an offer to be associate deputy secretary for the department.
Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025

Lummis, Hageman Hail Trumpâs Halt To âBurdensomeâ Disclosures On Small Businesses
Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are cheering a Sunday decision by President Trumpâs Treasury secretary to halt âburdensomeâ disclosure rules for small businesses. They call the move a âmajor winâ for small businesses across Wyoming.
Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025

Trump Making English Official Language Long Overdue, Wyoming Delegation Says
President Donald Trumpâs Saturday order making English the official language of the United States was long overdue, says Wyomingâs congressional delegation. Wyoming has already designated English the stateâs official language.
Sean BarryMarch 03, 2025

Keep China Away From US Military Bases, Energy, Say Lummis And Barrasso
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis has introduced legislation to ban anyone affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party from buying property next to federal lands in America. Sen. John Barrasso is a co-sponsor, saying âopening the doorâ puts national security at risk.
Sean BarryMarch 01, 2025
