Noon Hockey on January 10

Senator John Barrasso has welcomed President Trump’s move to keep a major Wyoming coal plant open while supporting expanded export opportunities for state-produced coal. Barrasso says these actions provide certainty for workers and strengthen both local economies and national energy security.

Senator John Barrasso has introduced new legislation aimed at reforming America’s federal permitting process for major energy projects. The Let America Build Act seeks streamlined reviews while increasing state oversight authority over drilling permits.

Wyoming rancher Mike Vickrey testified before Congress about Colorado River negotiations’ impact on agriculture. Senator John Barrasso welcomed Vickrey’s insights into conservation efforts by Upper Basin states like Wyoming.