In less than a month it will
officially be the spring season, even if a Wyoming "spring" does not always
feel like it. For most, this season is when people start filling up
their already packed schedules with more responsibilities. On top of
that, February has brought a full swing of news and activity in our state
with this being the middle of the state legislative session. While
life can seem hectic this time of year, it's important to remember your
priorities, but also your hobbies.
Remember to take time doing what you enjoy, whether that's
hunting, reading or watching your kids and grandkids compete in sports.
Your endless to-do list is allowed to include your hobbies. Maybe you
have spring trips planned as well, like visiting one of our state or
national parks. Or maybe one of your priorities is to pick up a new
hobby. Regardless of what it is, don't forget to take time to do what makes
and you and your family happy.
What's new?
Enzi urges
USDA to support sugar beet farmers
U.S. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso, both R-Wyo., signed a
letter urging U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to
take immediate action in implementing a provision designed to support
sugar beet farmers affected by adverse weather.
“The past two years have been devastating for
Cooperative farmers working in Colorado, Montana, Nebraska and Wyoming
due to significant weather events,” the senators wrote. “In
2018 and 2019, growing regions across these states experienced
freezing temperatures in early October before sugar beets are typically
harvested.
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here to learn more.
Enzi encourages administration to advocate for reduced soda ash
tariffs
Enzi and
a bipartisan group of senators sent a letter asking the
Trump administration to work with the Government of India to reduce its
import tariff on U.S. soda ash from 7.5 percent to 5.5
percent.
“A tariff reduction
would principally benefit U.S. exporters rather than other exporters such
as those from China who produce more costly and
environmentally-damaging synthetic soda ash," the senators wrote. "India’s history of
restricting U.S. soda ash should no longer be
tolerated.”
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learn more.
Enzi applauds first steps to
US-Kenya free trade agreement
Enzi, along with a bipartisan group of senators applauded the
United States and Kenya for announcing they will begin discussions on
a free trade agreement. If finalized, this will be the first free
trade agreement between the United States and a sub-Saharan African
country.
“I have had
the privilege of visiting Kenya and meeting with President Kenyatta
several times with Senator Inhofe," Enzi said. “It is positive
to hear that discussions will begin with Kenya on a free trade
agreement. I am hopeful this will open the door to more mutually beneficial
agreements with other nations. Senator Inhofe has long been a champion
for improving partnerships with Africa and I appreciate his leadership
on this issue.”
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Around the State
Enzi toured newly-renovated Sheridan Iron
Works
Enzi toured Sheridan Iron Works to see the updated
renovations. He and Diana were customers shortly after they were married, and
Enzi said it was neat to come back nearly 50 years later to see the
restored workshop that offers welding and fabrication.
Enzi visited
UW Veteran Services Center
Enzi stopped in Laramie to tour the
University of Wyoming Veteran Services Center.
The new space is
located in the university union and he was shown around by fellow Wyoming
Air National Guard veterans.
Meet the Gillette
teen who will be featured in a Disney documentary
Photo from Gillette News Record
15-year-old Seamus Casey from Gillette raises
scholarships for spouses and children of military veterans who passed away or
are disabled. His hard work has not gone unnoticed – he’ll
even be featured in a new documentary series by Disney.
Click here to learn more about his “Dream of
13” program for military families and his future
endeavors.
