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People across Wyoming who rely on public lands for their livelihood
have been faced with a never-ending wave of assaults since President Biden took office and empowered radical environmental activists to use the full
force of the federal government to target western industries. A recent
proposal to amend the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Listed Company Manual to adopt listing standards for Natural Asset Companies (NACs) appeared on
its face to be another devastating blow for people in Wyoming. The NACs proposal would have allowed corporations and even foreign adversaries to raise
capital to restrict mining, grazing, logging, recreation and other economic development on any affected public or private lands.
This week, I sent a letter alongside House Western Caucus Chair Dan Newhouse (R-WA) to the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to express our serious concerns about the impact NACs would have on Wyoming and throughout the
west. Within hours of our letter going public, the NYSE wisely withdrew its
proposal, sparing Wyoming and the west from industry-killing regulations and a sea of litigation launched by environmental activists emboldened by the
Biden administration. People out west will always be the
best stewards of their land because our future depends on its viability, and I am thankful our landowners, not Green New Deal activists, will remain
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Keeping the lights on and the heat running is
critical during the freezing winter months. This week, I met with Wyoming Energy Authority Executive Director Rob Creager to discuss keeping
Wyoming’s grid strong and responsibly managing our state’s bountiful energy resources.  I enjoyed meeting with an old friend this week when Wyoming State Senator Dan Dockstader came to Washington with Jim Webb, Shawn Taylor, Jim Matheson and Sam McDonald. I enjoyed visiting with them and discussing the need for an all of the above energy approach.
Newcastle ranchers Tracy and Donna Hunt stopped by my office this week during a visit to our nation’s capital. We had a great conversation about their ranch. I hope they enjoyed their Capitol tour!
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The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) is seeking project proposals for grid resiliency via funds made available by
the United States Department of Energy. The grants will be used to replace
deteriorating infrastructure, improve planning and harden the electric transmission system. The funding will also be used to mitigate costs to rural
customers and improve public safety through grid improvements. The WEA received formula funding of more than $8 million and requires a cost-match for
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Esther Nielson of Gillette had perfect plans in place for a midwife to come to her house for the birth of her second child
but as often happens in Wyoming, the weather had other plans. When her midwife was unable to travel through the storm, local first responders jumped
into action to assist. Campbell County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeremy Hatcher,
Campbell County firefighters Rob Dickey, Matthew Gray and Sam Newton, paramedic Lisa Gunyan and EMT Duane Barker got to the house just outside of
Gillette to help deliver the baby. Despite having very limited
experience assisting in births, the group relied on their training and brought in all the medical equipment they had to help. Luckily, the delivery
was quick and after just 40 minutes a healthy baby girl came into the world. Recently, the Wyoming Office of Emergency Medical Services presented the six first responders with the STORK Award which is designed to
recognize people who helped bring a new life into the world. Thank you to all
our first responders, and especially these six, for an unwavering commitment to keeping us safe in Wyoming in any weather, day or
night.
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