Working for Wyoming

As my staff and I participate in Veterans Day ceremonies across the state today, we pause, reflect, and honor those who have served, and are currently serving, in our nation’s armed forces. More than a century ago, on November 11, 1918, World War I officially came to...

The Federal Building at 308 W 21st St in Cheyenne has been officially renamed. Yesterday, my team and I were in Cheyenne and joined by Governor Mark Gordon, Mayor Patrick Collins, State Representative Cathy Connolly, Cheyenne City Council Woman Michele Aldrich,...

For 18 months, we have experienced record high inflation. Prices continue to rise, and the people of Wyoming feel it more and more every single day. Items at the grocery store that used to be staples have become luxury items. Trips are getting canceled because gas is...

Year after year, the Senate waits until the last minute to vote to fund the government. We know the deadline, it never changes. We have until September 30th to craft a budget and fund the government for another year. Yet, on September 29th, the House had not passed a...

This week, the American economy held its breath as we waited to hear the outcome of months of negotiations between major American railroad companies and labor unions.  I have been following this issue closely for several months now, sounding the alarm to my...

August gets very quiet in Washington, D.C. when the House and Senate stand in recess. Thankfully, this gives me the opportunity to be home in Wyoming and meet face-to-face with constituents and community leaders.  I kicked off August in Lincoln County by meeting...

Last week, news broke that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) reached a deal on a pared-down version of the Democrats’ Build Back Better plan. This plan contains climate, health care, and tax provisions from the larger Build Back...

One of my favorite times of the year is here, as county fairs are kicking off around Wyoming. Growing up, I showed shorthorn cattle at fair and it is one of my favorite memories. Every year, I look forward to seeing children around the state showcasing their animals...

Pain at the pump is all too common these days as people in Wyoming are filling up to drive to work and go on vacation. The Biden administration would like Americans to believe that this is solely due to Russian aggression in Ukraine. While the ongoing conflict there...

This year, Yellowstone National Park is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Unfortunately, what should be a year of excitement quickly took an unfortunate turn this week due to heavy rains and melting snowpack. The Yellowstone River, which runs right through the park,...