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After more than two years living under the Biden
administration, one thing has become abundantly clear: President Biden and Democrats are adamant about implementing their radical Green New Deal
despite the devastating consequences of this extreme climate agenda that is making life harder and more unaffordable for people throughout
Wyoming. Despite pushback from western states, including concerted efforts from Senator
John Barrasso, Representative Harriet Hageman and myself, this administration seems determined to radically changing the way we travel and trade. This
administration wants to eliminate the use of all combustion engine-powered vehicles in favor of “cleaner” electric vehicles.
Recently, the Environmental Protection Agency put out new emission standard rules with the end
goal of phasing out traditional gasoline powered cars and heavy-duty trucks. This would shift a huge cost burden onto Wyoming farmers and ranchers,
which would in turn raise prices for families across Wyoming and the nation as they try to put food on the table.
The government’s top priority right now needs to be finding ways to lower costs.
This administration’s blind pursuit of Green New Deal policies does the opposite. This week, I voted in support of a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) to push back
on President Biden’s egregious rule regarding emission standards for heavy-duty trucks. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the
cost to install new required technology would be up to $8,304 per truck, which would be detrimental to the trucking industry people in Wyoming rely on
for everyday goods and services. I’m glad this resolution received bipartisan support and passed the Senate. If electric vehicles are truly the
future, the market will shift that way in time. It will not come from a heavy handed mandate from the federal government. Happy Trails,  |
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my favorite parts of this job is getting to meet with young people from Wyoming visiting our nation’s Capitol for the first time.
This week I was lucky enough to meet with students from Wheatland High School and Cheyenne South High School who are in D.C. learning about
America’s history and getting to see how our government works.
I had the
privilege of sitting down with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall III to discuss the critical role Wyoming’s
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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WYOMING |
USDA Seeks Applications for Technical Assistance Grants to Support Community Facilities for People in Rural
America The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that the department is accepting applications to help rural communities expand their capacity to access financial resources to help build or upgrade essential community facilities. The funding is being made available under the Community Facilities Technical Assistance and Training Grant program. The grants allow eligible public bodies as well as private and nonprofit organizations to provide technical assistance and training to help grantees identify and plan for community facility needs in their area. Once these needs are pinpointed, the grantee can seek additional public and private financial resources. Electronic applications will be accepted via Grants.gov until 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on June 15, 2023. Any paper applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. local time on June 20, 2023. |
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There are more 3,500 Walmarts in America but only Cody can say it is home to the best Walmart Supercenter in the country.
Cody’s Walmart Supercenter was recently named “Supercenter of the Year.” While Walmart is one the largest corporations in the world,
this award reminds me that people truly do make the difference. The more than
300 employees at this Walmart location are the reason the store stands out. They work tirelessly to not only deliver quality service but also to
connect with their customers and be a part of the Cody community. I am thrilled that their effort is being rightfully recognized. I hope that we can
all use their story to remember the importance of good team work. Congratulations to all the employees who helped their store earn this
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