The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Platte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has strongly criticized the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for finalizing its Clean Power Plan 2.0 regulations, which could potentially lead to the closure of gas and coal-fired power plants in the United States. Senator Lummis expressed her concerns about the impact of these regulations on Wyoming's energy sector, stating, “President Biden’s Green New Deal inspired rules appear designed to force the closure of Wyoming power plants with no plan to replace the energy currently being produced.”Lummis emphasized the detrimental...
Washington, D.C.— Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) voted against the supplemental funding package that would provide foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, and Taiwan due to the unprecedented spending levels and the bill’s failure to secure our own borders.Senator Lummis expressed her concerns stating, "Under this administration, the people of Wyoming have watched the cost of living and our national debt reach unprecedented heights as Senate Democrats have carelessly spent their hard-earned tax dollars to fund their partisan priorities and saddled future...
A bill honoring the life and legacy of former Shoshoni Postmaster Dessie A. Bebout has passed the United States Senate unanimously. The legislation, introduced by U.S. Senators John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Tom Carper, aims to honor Dessie Bebout by naming the local post office in Shoshoni, Wyoming after her. Bebout, who passed away at the age of 102 last year, is remembered for her distinguished career with the U.S. Postal Service."Dessie Bebout truly embodied what it means to live the Wyoming way of life... This bill will ensure we honor her life and legacy for...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Platte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Of the 99,905 citizens living in Laramie County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 76,728 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have joined forces with their Republican colleagues to challenge the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new climate disclosure rule. The rule, which mandates public companies to include climate-related information in their annual reports, has sparked criticism for its potential impact on businesses and consumers alike.Senator Barrasso expressed concerns about the rule, stating, "The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should not be pushing Biden’s radical climate agenda. The SEC’s main responsibility is to...
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and House Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA) have strongly criticized the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) new Conservation and Landscape Health final rule. The rule, which alters the multiple use requirements on federal lands, has raised concerns about its potential negative impact on local communities in the west.Lummis expressed her disappointment, stating, "The people of Wyoming and throughout the west have once again been put on the backburner by this administration to score political points with climate change...
Senators John Barrasso, Cynthia Lummis, and Congresswoman Harriet Hageman have introduced the bipartisan and bicameral legislation known as the Postal Operations Stay Timely and Local (POSTAL) Act. The act aims to prevent the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) from closing, consolidating, or downgrading its processing and distribution centers (P&DC) nationwide if such actions would negatively impact mail delivery.Senator Lummis expressed her concerns about the USPS closures in Wyoming, stating, "While this administration creates unnecessary disruptions in mail delivery across the...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed her disappointment after Senate Democrats blocked the opportunity for the people of Wyoming to hold Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas accountable for his actions regarding the border crisis. “The people of Wyoming deserve the transparency a full trial in the Senate affords them, not the rushed and largely symbolic debate Leader Schumer led on the Senate floor. By not holding a full trial, Senate Democrats broke from more than 200 years of tradition and silenced the people of Wyoming...
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have introduced the bipartisan Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, a landmark piece of legislation aimed at establishing a clear regulatory framework for stablecoins. The bill is designed to protect consumers, foster innovation, and uphold the dominance of the U.S. dollar while maintaining the dual banking system.Senator Lummis emphasized the importance of finding a balance between regulatory measures and consumer protection, stating, "In order to meet the growing demand for...