U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her condolences following the passing of Bobbi Barrasso. In a statement, Senator Lummis reflected on her long-standing friendship with Barrasso, highlighting her infectious smile, warmth, and generosity.Senator Lummis fondly recalled their early days as teenagers at the University of Wyoming, where Barrasso's vibrant personality stood out. She emphasized Barrasso's unwavering dedication to her family and her beloved state of Wyoming. Throughout her life, Barrasso served in various capacities, including working for U.S....
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has joined a group of 121 members of Congress in calling for the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The proposed standards would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) and phase out gas-powered cars and trucks.Lummis, along with U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) and other lawmakers, sent a letter to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Deputy Administrator Sophie Shulman, expressing...
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Goshen County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Goshen County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Platte County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both Republicans from Wyoming, have expressed their satisfaction after the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) decided to withdraw its proposal allowing Natural Asset Companies (NACs) to be listed on the exchange. The senators believe that this move will protect the interests of the state of Wyoming."The New York Stock Exchange’s overreaching proposal would have surrendered America’s public lands to the highest bidder," said Senator Barrasso. He further stated, "Axing this rule allows for the continuation of...
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis and Congressional Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse have expressed serious concerns about a recent proposal to amend the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual. In a letter sent to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), they highlighted their worries about the proposal to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs).The proposed amendment would allow NACs to list on the NYSE and raise capital to purchase the rights to natural assets. This would enable NACs to restrict mining, grazing, logging,...
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, along with Senator Thom Tillis and three other colleagues, has introduced the Constitutional Election Integrity Act with the aim of safeguarding the voices of Wyoming voters. The act seeks to prevent rogue politicians and courts from disqualifying presidential candidates from the ballot and ensures that constitutional matters in this area are solely decided by the U.S. Supreme Court.In a statement, Senator Lummis expressed her concerns about the potential misuse of state courts to remove candidates from the ballot, stating that it not only...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Platte County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.
Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis and Senator Shelley Moore Capito have written an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner, highlighting the flaws of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and proposing a comprehensive road map to fix it. The op-ed emphasizes that the well-intended law has deviated from its original purpose and now does more harm than good.The ESA was signed into law by President Richard Nixon 50 years ago with the aim of establishing a clear process for recovering species on the verge of extinction. However, over the years, the law has been misused...
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed her concerns about the alarming rise of fentanyl overdoses in Wyoming during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing. The hearing, titled "Stopping the Flow of Fentanyl: Public Awareness and Legislative Solutions," focused on finding ways to address this crisis.According to Senator Lummis, the issue of fentanyl affects every state, making them all border states. She emphasized that the poison enters the country through the southern border, along with precursor chemicals and the traffickers themselves....
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her approval after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) granted approval for Bitcoin spot exchange traded funds (ETFs). In a statement, Senator Lummis called the decision a historic one for the crypto asset community."The SEC’s decision to comply with the Grayscale court ruling and approve the pending Bitcoin spot ETFs to be listed on registered national securities exchanges is a historic decision for the crypto asset community," said Lummis. She further added, "It will provide millions of...