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Senators Enzi & Barrsso Vote Against Continuing Resolution

Amy Richards — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:20:33 +0000

Wyoming’s two U.S. Senators voted against the continuing resolution (CR) today that would fund the federal government for the next six months. Senators Mike Enzi and John Barrasso oppose the bill, which includes a provision that restores Abandoned Mind Land (AML) Trust Fund funding for all states except Wyoming.

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Wyoming Will Lose AML Money Under Budget Compromise [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 23:05:39 +0000

Doug Randall reports that the State of Wyoming plans to lose up to $700 million over the next decade under a budget compromise expected to win approval in Washington. Waste Connections, is buying R360 Environmental Solutions for about $1.3 billion in cash. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Gov Mead: AML Money to Wyoming Will Be Restored [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 23:05:32 +0000

Governor Matt Mead says he is "optimistic" that congress will restore AML funding. a recently passed Federal Transportation Funding Law put a cap on how much Abandoned Mine Land payments states can get. The Wyoming Territorial Prison in Laramie is attracting more tourists. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Gov. Mead Upset With Feds Over AML Cut [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:05:51 +0000

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk discussed the details of the park's proposed winter use plan. Governor Matt Mead says he is upset with last week's vote in congress cutting federal abandoned mine land payments to the state. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Lummis: State's AML Funds Taken

Amy Richards — Fri, 29 Jun 2012 21:38:52 +0000

U.S. Representative Cynthia Lummis (R-WY)Friday voted against the two-year Transportation Conference Committee Agreement, after it was discovered that U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-MT) removed Abandoned Mine Land (AML) funds guaranteed to the state of Wyoming to cover the legislation’s hefty price tag on items unrelated to highway spending.

Although many states, including Montana, tribes, and union miners from the east all receive AML funds, Lummis, in a news release, says Wyoming was the only one targeted.
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