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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for 2025-11-16 ( 24 items )  
Barrasso Slams Schumer Plan to Prop Up Obamacare (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Schumer Plan to Prop Up Obamacare * " The American people deserve a full debate about the unaffordability of Obamacare. Senator Schumer's offer does nothing to address the cost of healthcare, does nothing to lower premiums, does nothing to reassure the American people. All it does is make insurance companies richer and taxpayers poorer. And that is why it's dead on arrival." WASHING more PR

Barrasso: The Senate Took a Major Step Forward to Reopen the Government (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: The Senate Took a Major Step Forward to Reopen the Government * "The government is finally on the path to reopening. That is the right result. It provides certainty to the American people." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke about the progress the Senate has made to reopen the government as well as to fully fund food assistance and  more PR

Campbell County Board of Commissioners Urges Rescission of Bureau of Land Management Conservation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Campbell County (Wyoming) Board of Commissioners has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the rescission of the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Proposed Rule. The county's economic stability heavily relies on areas managed by the federal agency, including those for energy development, grazing, tourism, and recreation. The Commissioners expressed concerns over how the proposed rule would sub more ST

Cheyenne Trio Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Cheyenne trio sentenced for trafficking fentanyl U.S. Attorney Smith announced that three co-conspirators have recently been sentenced for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Beginning in September of 2024, detectives with the Cheyenne Police Department Community Action Team began an investigation into the distribution of fenta more PR

College hosts rural health summit (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * College hosts rural health summit * Penn College joined The Guthrie Clinic in hosting the Northern Tier Regional Rural Health Summit on Wednesday. More than 100 health care leaders, policymakers and community partners converged on Penn College's main campus to address pressing challenges and opportunities facing rural health care in Bradford, Clinton, Lycoming, Sullivan, Susquehanna more PR

Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Votes to End the Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ending the longest government shutdown in our nation's history: "American families have paid the price for the Democrats' dec more PR

Continental Divide Trail Coalition Opposes Proposed Rescission of Public Lands Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC), Golden, Colorado, a nonprofit organization representing over 70,000 supporters nationwide, has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) strongly opposing the proposed rescission of its Public Lands Rule. The organization emphasizes the significance of the rule in managing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), which spans more than 3,100 miles across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, more ST

Lincoln County Commission Voices Strong Support for Rescinding Controversial BLM Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Lincoln County (Wyoming) Commission submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) expressing support for the agency's proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, known as the 2024 Rule. The Commission highlighted that the 2024 Rule violated existing statutory requirements and argued that it was not necessary for the management of public lands. According to the letter, the Commission asserted that conservation efforts must more ST

STEM-ology Provides Controlled Environment Agriculture Activities for All Ages This Month (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * STEM-ology Provides Controlled Environment Agriculture Activities for All Ages This Month * STEM-ology, a monthly series of themed science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) events for all ages, continues this month at the University of Wyoming, with events including Toddler Tuesdays, Senior Science Fridays and fun-filled family Science Saturdays. STEM-ology highlights cross-program collabo more PR

U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Wyoming Announces Rescission of Marijuana Charging Guidance (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Wyoming Announces Rescission of Marijuana Charging Guidance On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice rescinded previous guidance concerning the prosecution of simple marijuana possession. U.S. Attorney Smith promptly notified federal law enforcement agencies that marijuana offenses occurring on federal land,  more PR

UW 'Our Freedoms' Video Wins National Gold Award (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 10 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW 'Our Freedoms' Video Wins National Gold Award * A University of Wyoming-produced video detailing the university's commitment to free expression and civil discourse has been recognized nationally. The " Our Freedoms " video received a Gold Award in the Education Digital Marketing Awards for special videos over two minutes in length. The Education Digital Marketing Awards recognize the nation's best ed more PR

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host 'Marketing Smarter' Webinar for Veterans Nov. 19 (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host 'Marketing Smarter' Webinar for Veterans Nov. 19 * Small-business owners, entrepreneurs and veteran-owned startups will have the opportunity to market their businesses smarter Wednesday, Nov. 19. Brandon Lee will lead a Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network webinar titled "Earn More by Marketing Smarter: The Veteran's Guide to Effectiveness, Engagem more PR

UW Entrepreneur Speaker Series Hosts Bobby Wintle Nov. 13 (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Entrepreneur Speaker Series Hosts Bobby Wintle Nov. 13 * Bobby Wintle, an entrepreneur and co-owner of District Bicycles, will be visiting the University of Wyoming as the keynote speaker at the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Guest Speaker Series Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6-7:30 p.m., in Room 129 at the College of Business. Wintle also is the founder of The Mid-South Gravel Race, The Bait S more PR

UW Kicks Off International Education Week with Celebration of Excellence (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 10 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Kicks Off International Education Week with Celebration of Excellence * The University of Wyoming will kick off International Education Week on campus by celebrating three staff members for their exceptional contributions to internationalization. The celebration, led by President Ed Seidel, is Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Business Building atrium, where there will be an awards ceremony  more PR

UW Professor Releases Textbook on Statistics for Scientists (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Releases Textbook on Statistics for Scientists * Ken Gerow, professor emeritus of the University of Wyoming's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has co-written a new textbook, "Essentials of Statistics for Research." The book was released by Routledge Friday, Nov. 14. At its core, this text demonstrates how statistics can serve science and illuminate stories embedded in the data. Rat more PR

UW Professor Secures $1.3 Million NSF Grant to Bring Game-Changing Super-Resolution Microscope to Campus (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Secures $1.3 Million NSF Grant to Bring Game-Changing Super-Resolution Microscope to Campus * The University of Wyoming will soon house one of the most advanced microscopes in the Mountain West, thanks to a nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded to Eunsook Park, an assistant professor in the Department of Molecular Biology. The NSF grant will fund the a more PR

UW To Celebrate International Education Week (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW To Celebrate International Education Week * The University of Wyoming will join institutions nationwide in celebrating International Education Week Monday-Friday, Nov. 17-21. For 25 years, International Education Week has provided an invaluable platform for showcasing the people, places and power of global connection, while also fostering deeper understanding and cultural exchange among students, fac more PR

UW Wind Symphony Presents "Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom" Nov. 19 (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Wind Symphony Presents "Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom" Nov. 19 * The University of Wyoming Wind Symphony will present a special concert "Revolution: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom" Wednesday, Nov. 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts concert hall. Tickets are available at www.tix.com/ticket-sales/uwyo/6984/event/1441426, in person or at 307-766-6666 at the  more PR

Wyoming Citizen and Load Coordinator for Sinaloa Cartel Sentenced for Drug Trafficking (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Nov. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Wyoming posted the following news release on Nov. 10, 2025: * * * Wyoming citizen and load coordinator for Sinaloa Cartel sentenced for drug trafficking U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced that Gabriel Seth Rodgers, 26, who had been residing in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment with 10 years of supervised release to follow for charges related to the distribution of methamphetamin more PR

Wyoming County Commissioners Association Calls for Rescission of BLM Conservation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Wyoming County Commissioners Association (WCCA), Cheyenne, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging the federal agency to rescind the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. The association, representing all twenty-three counties in Wyoming, expressed concerns that the regulation, aimed at enhancing land health, inadequately considered local coordination and existing land management partnershi more ST

Wyoming Department of Agriculture Urges Rescission of Controversial Conservation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior expressing opposition to the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This action is seen as critical to the mission of the WDA, which is dedicated to promoting and enhancing Wyoming's agriculture, natural resources, and quality of life. The WDA articulated that the proposed rescission could have far more ST

Wyoming Game & Fish Department Advocates for Rescission of Conservation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior emphasizing its support for the proposed rescission of the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule. This rule, established in 2024, aimed to enhance ecosystem resilience on public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management. In its letter, the Department detailed concerns regarding the potential limitations that the existing rule may impose on its ability to ma more ST

Wyoming Stock Growers Association Supports Rescission of Controversial BLM Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Wyoming Stock Growers Association (WSGA), Cheyenne, has voiced support for the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) proposal to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule finalized in May 2024. The organization, which has represented Wyoming's cattle industry since 1872, submitted a public comment letter to the BLM outlining its position on the rule, which it claims is inconsistent with federal law and detrimental to ranching operations in the region. In its comm more ST

Wyoming Wilderness Association Voices Strong Opposition to Proposed Rescission of Conservation Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The Wyoming Wilderness Association (WWA), Sheridan, has registered its opposition to a proposal from the U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to rescind the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, also known as the Public Lands Rule. In a public comment letter submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, the organization outlined concerns regarding the potential negative impacts this rescission could have on public lands management in Wyoming. more ST