John Barrasso

Wyoming Senators Comment on Honor Flight Visit

Washington, D.C. – Following their visit with Wyoming World War II veterans at the national World War II Memorial today, U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, R-Wyo., offered the following comments:“I had a very proud American moment today talking to Wyoming veterans while standing next to the very monuments built to honor their service. … Read more

Barrasso: Wolf Reversal – A Breach of Trust

Washington Double Crosses Wyoming WASHINGTON – The gray wolf was hailed as a species recovery success story.  Now it is headed back to the list of threatened and endangered species. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo) opposes the reversal.  “This is a significant breach of trust.  The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service have reneged on their commitment … Read more

Senators fight for energy freedom

Enzi, Barrasso urge Senate leaders to protect American Energy Freedom Day WASHINGTON. – In less than a month, Americans will finally gain access to their own energy supply if Congress doesn’t stand in the way, according to U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo.  Enzi and Barrasso joined 37 senators in sending a … Read more

Senators laud House passage of gun protection bill

Enzi, Barrasso push for quick vote in Senate WASHINGTON. – U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., praised House passage of a bill preserving Second Amendment rights in the District of Columbia today.  “With its landmark June ruling, the highest court in the land left no doubt that the Second Amendment is a … Read more

Senate Committee Passes AML Fix Bill

WASHINGTON – Wyoming received its first Abandoned Mine Land grant payment last month and the state is now one step closer to getting its future AML money in direct payments instead of grants. The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed the bill today and it is ready to go to the Senate floor for … Read more

Barrasso Closer to Victory Over the Big, Bad Wolf

WASHINGTON – Senator John Barrasso, (R-Wyo.) is one step closer to securing compensation for Wyoming ranchers affected by the Washington-imposed gray wolf.“The wolves should be under Wyoming’s control, not Washington’s. My legislation will help ensure that ranchers get the assistance they need,” Barrasso said. “Washington put them here, Washington should pay.”  “Washington’s decision to reintroduce … Read more

Barrasso: Rusty AML Spigot Starts to Flow

WASHINGTON – After a long battle fighting for abandoned mine land (AML) funds owed to the State of Wyoming, U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has welcomed the first payments flowing to the state. “Washington owes Wyoming more than $580 million of accumulated AML funds – it is our money. It should come without strings attached,” … Read more

Barrasso: Respect BLM Grouse Protection Strategy

Calls on special interest groups to stop interference WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., has called on the Federal Courts to respect the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) interim management strategy regarding the sage grouse. The BLM today released an interim approach to managing and protecting the sage grouse in the Powder River Basin.  … Read more

$6 Million in Grants Has Local Airports Flying High

WASHINGTON –  The friendly skies will get a little friendlier for travelers flying through Buffalo, Cheyenne, Lusk, Pinedale and Riverton thanks to five federal airport grants worth a total of more than $6 million, announced U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso and Representative Barbara Cubin, all R-Wyo. Johnson County Airport, Cheyenne Regional Airport, Lusk … Read more