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Vice President JD Vance shakes hands with Senate Republicans on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after he cast the tiebreaking vote on the embattled One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which is now just The Act.

Barrasso, Lummis Praise Passage Of Budget Bill, But It’s No Longer ‘Beautiful’

Democrats managed to strip “Beautiful” out of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but the U.S. Senate passed the GOP’s controversial budget bill Tuesday. Vice President JD Vance broke a tie, which Wyoming Sens. John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis call a huge win.

Sean BarryJuly 01, 2025

U.S. Senate Democrats — and one Republican — claim Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would devastate lower-income people in red states. U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, who’s also a medical doctor, said Wyomingites are “unlikely” to be harmed and the reforms are necessary.

Sen. Barrasso, Also A Medical Doctor, Defends Medicaid Changes In Budget Bill

U.S. Senate Democrats — and one Republican — claim Medicaid changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would devastate low-income people. John Barrasso, who’s also a medical doctor, said Wyomingites are “unlikely” to be harmed and the reforms are necessary.

Sean BarryJune 30, 2025

Sen. Mike Lee Waves White Flag And Gives Up Public Lands Sell-Off Plan

Utah Sen. Mike Lee waved the white flag on Saturday evening and dropped his controversial public lands-selloff plan. Wyoming State Rep. Karlee Provenza said she was pleased but was concerned with the Wyoming congressional delegation's "lack of leadership."

Sean Barry & Clair McFarlandJune 29, 2025

A scaled-back plan by Utah Sen. Mike Lee (right) to sell public lands has made back it into the final text of the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Montana Sen. Steve Daines (left) says he has the votes to kill it.

Land-Selloff Plan Makes Back It Into Budget Bill, Montana Sen Says He Will Kill It

A scaled-back plan by Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands has made back it into the final text of the Senate's version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Montana Sen. Steve Daines says he has the votes to kill it.

Sean BarryJune 28, 2025

An estimated 300-400 people gathered at the Wyoming Capitol in Cheyenne on Thursday, June 26, 2025, to rally in opposition of U.S. Sen. Mike Lee's proposal to sell off parcels of federal public land.

5 House Republicans Say They’ll Sink Big Beautiful Bill If Land Selloff Is In It

Five House Republicans say in a terse letter Thursday they will sink the entire One Big Beautiful Bill Act if it includes a provision to sell public lands. “We cannot accept the sale of federal lands that Sen. (Mike) Lee seeks,” they wrote.

Sean BarryJune 27, 2025

U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, talks to reporters about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Barrasso Remains Confident As One Big Beautiful Bill Takes Procedural Beating

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is taking a procedural beating. How much of a beating is a matter of spin. Sen. John Barrasso said Republicans remain confident as the Senate parliamentarian continues to nix key portions of the budget bill.

Sean BarryJune 26, 2025

Federal Public Lands Sale Not Dead As Lee Works On Scaled-Back Plan

U.S. Senate Republicans said Wednesday they have no timetable for releasing a new proposal from Utah Sen. Mike Lee to sell public lands in the West. The Senate referee ruled his first plan violated the budget process by straying too far into policymaking.

Sean BarryJune 25, 2025

Barrasso Says Senate Republicans ‘United’ Behind Megabill As Vote Looms

U.S. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso of Wyoming was upbeat Tuesday about the massive budget legislation called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. He says “Republicans stand united” with voting expected to begin later this week or early next week.

Sean BarryJune 25, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Applauds Ruling Allowing Fuel Makers To Sue Over California EV Regs

Wyoming’s congressional delegation is applauding a Friday U.S. Supreme Court ruling that allows fuel makers to sue over California's EV regulations. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is another rebuke of California’s radical climate agenda,” Sen. Barrasso told Cowboy State Daily.

Sean BarryJune 22, 2025

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a landmark cryptocurrency bill on Tuesday in a big win for Sen. Cynthia Lummis, aka Wyoming’s “Crypto Queen.” It goes to the House after a bumpy ride for several weeks.

Crowning Moment For ‘Crypto Queen’ Lummis As Senate Passes Landmark Bill

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a landmark cryptocurrency bill Tuesday in a big win for Sen. Cynthia Lummis, aka Wyoming’s “Crypto Queen.” It goes to the House after a bumpy ride for several weeks.

Sean BarryJune 17, 2025

With ‘California EV Mandate’ Dead, Delegation Targets Emissions Rules For States

After throwing out the latest auto emissions rules that California set, Wyoming’s congressional delegation and fellow Republicans are refocusing. They now want to limit or outright eliminate states setting auto emissions rules.

Sean BarryJune 16, 2025

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting Board, led by Riverton resident and Chairwoman Ruby Calvert, sued President Donald Trump’s administration Tuesday, April 29, 2025, for removing three Democratic members from the group’s board.

Wyoming Delegation Supports Defunding PBS, NPR And A Foreign Aid Agency

Wyoming’s U.S. senators say they will vote for clawing back $9.4 billion from PBS, NPR and a foreign aid agency. Rep. Harriet Hageman helped push the measure through the House on Thursday.

Sean BarryJune 13, 2025

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Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Califorinia, is taken down during a press conference held by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem on Thursday.

Wyoming Delegation Calls Senator’s Takedown At Press Conference A ‘Political Stunt’

Sen. John Barrasso says Sen. Alex Padilla made a “spectacle of himself” after federal agents took down Padilla at a press conference by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A spokesman for Sen. Cynthia Lummis called the incident a “political stunt.”

Sean BarryJune 12, 2025

Wyoming U.S. Sen. John Barrasso, second from left, applauds behind President Donald Trump after he signed bills to end the so-called California EV mandate Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Delegation Cheers As Trump Signs Bill Tossing Out ‘California EV Mandate’

Wyoming’s U.S. senators were cheering Thursday as President Donald Trump signed legislation tossing out the so-called California EV mandate, which called for an end to new gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035.

Sean BarryJune 12, 2025

Senate Dems Outraged 128 Amendments To Lummis-Backed Crypto Bill Won’t Be Allowed

Senate Democrats were outraged Wednesday that the 128 amendments tacked onto a Sen. Cynthia Lummis-backed cryptocurrency bill won’t be allowed. A new version of the bill was introduced with strong bipartisan support.

Sean BarryJune 11, 2025

Members of the Wyoming Delegation blasted Democrats Monday over the Los Angeles ICE riots. “We must put the safety of American citizens first and stop the left from prioritizing criminals,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Wyoming Delegation Blasts Democrats For ‘Prioritizing Criminals’ In LA ICE Riots

Members of the Wyoming congressional delegation blasted Democrats on Monday over the Los Angeles ICE riots. “We must put the safety of American citizens first and stop the left from prioritizing criminals,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman.

Sean BarryJune 10, 2025

U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis speaks at the Bitcoin 2025 conference at the Venetian in Las Vegas on May 27, 2025.

82 Amendments Piled On To Landmark Lummis-Backed Crypto Bill

The GENIUS Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill backed by U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis, has attracted 82 amendments including a few on unrelated, hot-button issues like credit card fees and tariffs. The proposal would be the first cryptocurrency bill of any kind to ever pass the Senate.

Sean BarryJune 06, 2025

Michael Boren testifies during a confirmation hearing at the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill on June 3, 2025 in Washington, DC. Boren will become Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment if confirmed by the Senate.

Billionaire Idaho Rancher Who Has Clashed With Forest Service Could Oversee Agency

Michael Boren, an Idaho rancher and tech billionaire who has a history of clashing with the U.S. Forest Service, has been nominated to oversee the agency. If confirmed he would be in charge of nearly 200 million acres in western states, including more than 9 million in Wyoming.

Sean BarryJune 04, 2025

Fresh Off Las Vegas Bitcoin Conference, Lummis Plans Another Crypto Bill

Wyoming Republican Sen. Cynthia Lummis will roll out another cryptocurrency bill soon, her office says. In the current Congress, it will be the third crypto bill either led or co-led by Lummis, who spoke this week at a Las Vegas bitcoin conference.

Sean BarryMay 31, 2025

Wyoming Delegation Cheers Poll Showing 50% Of Americans Think US Is On Right Track

Wyoming’s congressional delegation cheered a new poll that showed more Americans than ever say the country is on the right track. It’s the most optimism ever recorded by the weekly poll, which was started nearly 20 years ago.

Sean BarryMay 28, 2025

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries. She's pictured here in a file photo from the 2025 Wyoming legislative session.

Hageman’s Budget Vote Critical As House Passes One Big Beautiful Act 215-214

U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman on Thursday lauded the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act, which passed by one vote, 215-214. Among other things, it preserves income tax cuts, scraps green energy tax incentives and promotes the oil, coal and timber industries.

Sean BarryMay 22, 2025