142 active legal licenses in Albany County as of March
There were 142 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Albany County as of March, according to the Wyoming State Bar.
How many people were old enough to vote in Laramie County during 2021?
Of the 99,905 citizens living in Laramie County in 2021, 76.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 76,728 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Barrasso, Lummis Oppose SEC Climate Disclosure Rule Alongside Republican Colleagues
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis have joined forces with their Republican colleagues to challenge the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) new climate disclosure rule. The rule, which mandates public companies to include climate-related information in their annual reports, has sparked criticism for its potential impact on businesses and consumers alike.Senator Barrasso expressed concerns about the rule, stating, "The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should not be pushing Biden’s radical climate agenda. The SEC’s main responsibility is to...
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Platte County: 13 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of March
There were 13 lawyers with active licenses to practice in Platte County as of March, according to the Wyoming State Bar.
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Republican Senators Introduce the Laken Riley Act to Address Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, along with Senators Katie Britt and Ted Budd, have introduced the Laken Riley Act, a bill aimed at addressing immigration enforcement issues. The legislation would require ICE to detain illegal immigrants who commit certain offenses until they are removed from the United States.Senator Barrasso expressed his concerns about the current border crisis, stating, “Joe Biden’s border crisis has allowed nine million illegal immigrants to break our laws and pour across our southern border. The murder of innocent Americans, like...
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Lummis Highlights Housing Shortage in Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) drew attention to Wyoming's pressing housing shortage during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs committee hearing. The hearing, held recently, shed light on the need for significant housing development in the state to address the increasing demand.Lummis highlighted the severity of the situation by citing a report from the Wyoming Community Development Authority, which indicated that Wyoming requires the construction of 20,000-38,000 new housing units in the current decade. The Senator expressed concern over...
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Lummis Resurrects Trump-era Western-Focused Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and U.S. Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have introduced the Legacy Mine Cleanup Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at codifying the Trump administration's Office of Mountains, Deserts, and Plains within the Environmental Protection Agency. This legislation is crucial for Wyoming communities as it will ensure that decisions regarding hardrock mine cleanup in the western regions are made in collaboration with local stakeholders.Senator Lummis emphasized the importance of region-specific solutions, stating, "In order to preserve...
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Lummis Issues Statement Following State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) responded to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address, expressing disappointment in the President's portrayal of the country's current state."Our country is facing crisis after crisis, and it is disappointing to see President Biden continue to pretend that the state of our union is strong," Senator Lummis stated. She highlighted the impact of inflation on the people of Wyoming, noting that they are paying significantly more for basic goods and services due to the administration's spending policies....
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Lummis Pushes Back on Central Bank Digital Currencies, Advocates for Americans’ Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) expressed her concerns about the threat a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) would pose to Americans’ privacy during a recent congressional hearing. Lummis questioned Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, about the administration's lack of authority to introduce a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency."This administration cannot and should not erode Americans’ privacy by introducing a CBDC," said Lummis firmly, highlighting her strong stance on the issue. She further emphasized, "I remain convinced that...
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Barrasso, Lummis Applaud Judge Kelly Rankin’s Senate Confirmation
U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, both R-Wyo., have expressed their appreciation for the Senate's unanimous confirmation of Judge Kelly Rankin to be U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Wyoming."Judge Rankin has dedicated his career to serving the people of Wyoming and upholding the Constitution. He will make an outstanding U.S. District Court Judge for Wyoming," said Senator Barrasso. "Judge Rankin’s roots and service to our great state run deep. His impressive record and knowledge of the law will make him a great member of the federal bench."...
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Lummis Introduces Amendments to Fight for the West
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Chair of the Senate Western Caucus, has taken a stand against what she views as detrimental environmental policies imposed by the Biden administration. Lummis introduced five amendments to the appropriations bill aimed at prioritizing western states and scaling back the administration's Green New Deal initiatives.In a statement, Senator Lummis criticized the current administration's approach, stating, "For far too long, the Biden administration has catered to climate extremists inside the D.C. beltway by passing radical environmental...
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Barrasso, Lummis and Hageman Introduce Bill to Protect Wyoming Lands from Radical Environmental Activists
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis, along with Representative Harriet Hageman, have introduced the Protect America’s Lands Act to safeguard Wyoming's lands from radical environmental activists. The bill aims to prevent the listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) on national securities exchanges, such as the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), which could threaten public and private lands in Wyoming.Senator Barrasso expressed concern over the potential impact of NACs on Wyoming's economy, stating, “Economies in Wyoming and across the West...
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Lummis Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Hear Case to Protect Wyoming Gun Owners from Biden Administration Overreach
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has expressed her approval of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to hear oral arguments in Garland v. Cargill, a case aimed at overturning the 2018 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' rule banning bump stocks. Senator Lummis believes that this rule infringes on the rights of Wyoming residents, stating, "The people of Wyoming have a right to protect their family and property, and the ATF’s self-awarded authority to confiscate firearms from law-abiding Wyoming gun owners is an egregious violation of their rights."She also criticized...
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Lummis, Colleagues Call for Senate Trial Following Mayorkas Impeachment
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and a group of her colleagues have taken a stand by leading a letter to Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, demanding a Senate trial for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas' impeachment. The call for action emphasizes the Senate's constitutional obligation to conduct a thorough trial after the House impeached Mayorkas earlier in the month."Under Secretary Mayorkas' failed leadership, dangerous cartels have assumed control of the southwest border, rolling out the red carpet for people on the terror watchlist and flooding...
