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As Senate Debates End To Twice-A-Year Clock-Changes, Lummis Says It’s About Time
A U.S. Senate committee held a hearing this week to promote a push to “lock the clock” and end the twice-yearly clock changing around daylight saving time. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says it’s 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 Trump’s tariffs, but don’t 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. Wyoming’s senior Sen. John Barrasso vows a quick replacement.
Sean BarryApril 10, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis Back Atkins To Head SEC As Dems Link Him To ’08 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 Nesvik’s 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 nation’s capital. They also say that while it’s OK, life on the ranch is better — 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 nation’s 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 Judges’ 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. It’s cosponsored by Wyoming Republicans John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis.
Sean BarryApril 07, 2025
Barrasso, Lummis On Short End Of ‘Meaningless’ Canada Tariffs Vote
Four Senate Republicans broke ranks, voting with Democrats late Wednesday to overturn President Donald Trump’s 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 Wyoming’s 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 state’s 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: ‘No Truth’ To Report Rock Springs Social Security Office On Cut List
Democrats say Social Security is under siege, but Wyoming’s congressional delegation says that’s not true. They also say there’s “no truth whatsoever” 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 — legislation that U.S. Sen. John Barrasso said will cripple cartels smuggling the drug into the country. “They’re 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 “Commitment To American Greatness”
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 “commitment 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 Trump’s 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 Trump’s Halt To ‘Burdensome’ Disclosures On Small Businesses
Sen. Cynthia Lummis and Rep. Harriet Hageman are cheering a Sunday decision by President Trump’s Treasury secretary to halt “burdensome” disclosure rules for small businesses. They call the move a “major win” for small businesses across Wyoming.
Sean BarryMarch 04, 2025
Trump Making English Official Language Long Overdue, Wyoming Delegation Says
President Donald Trump’s Saturday order making English the official language of the United States was long overdue, says Wyoming’s congressional delegation. Wyoming has already designated English the state’s 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 “opening the door” puts national security at risk.
Sean BarryMarch 01, 2025
Hageman, Barrasso And Lummis Busy Helping Throw Out Biden’s Oil and Gas Rules
Hageman, Barrasso and Lummis are among Republicans who’ve been busy this week helping throw out Biden-era energy rules. They also helped defeat a Democrat-led challenge to Trump’s energy emergency declaration.
Sean BarryFebruary 28, 2025