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Senators Trying to Get Severance Tax Money Restored [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:46:57 +0000

Senators from Wyoming and New Mexico say the will sponsor a bill that would restore about $110 million in cuts to a federal minerals payment program that hit their states the hardest. Doug Randall has the story. Holly Frontier Corporation reported a better first quarter in March this year than the same quarter an year ago. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming's Delegation Divided Over Fiscal Cliff Deal [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:05:17 +0000

Wyoming's Congressional delegation was divided over the compromise to break the fiscal cliff standoff. Wyoming is bracing for increased marijuana crimes because of Colorado's new constitutional amendment allowing anyone over 21 to use the drug. Doug Randall reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Thurs. Morning Zone Chock Full of Information and Discussion

Dave Chaffin — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 11:48:18 +0000

Today will be a busy one around The Morning Zone. Dave's guest list includes:

7:07AM MDT: M. Lee Hasenuaer will be in talking about Praise on The Plaza coming up tonight from 5-9PM at the Depot Plaza. Several Cheyenne churches and Nieman and Sons Music are getting together fo

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Barrasso Wants ACA Appeal [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:27:45 +0000

As lawmakers await the Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator John Barrasso says he wants to repeal the act and replace it with a patient-centered approach. A Wyoming company that wants to open a horse-slaughtering plant in Missouri is no longer considering a site in the community of Mountain Grove. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Barrasso Co-Sponsors Economic Security Act [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:32:03 +0000

U-S Senators Orrin Hatch of Utah and John Barrasso of Wyoming introduced the Western Economic Security Act Wednesday. Amy Richards has details. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department wants to hear from anglers about their preferences in Wyoming. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Barrasso Says Unemployment A Health Problem [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:08:40 +0000

U-S Senator John Barrasso released a subcommittee report detailing the health impacts of high unemployment. Amy Richards has a report. A Casper man is being accused of having sex with minors. Kevin Koile has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Senators Pushing Pipeline Bill [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:05:58 +0000

Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and John Barrasso (R-WY) are among 44 senators sponsoring a b ill to press ahead with an oil pipeline despite President Obama's delay of the plan. Doug Randall reports. The January 2012 issue of the Wyoming Insight showed some mixed news for Wyoming's economy. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Federal Judge Rejects WY-Watch Request [AUDIO]

Amy Richards — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:05:37 +0000

A federal judge has denied WY-Watch Family Action's request for a court order to force the state of Wyoming to allow the group to display its anti-abortion materials in the tunnel leading to the state Capitol. Doug Randall reports. U.S. Senator John Barrasso said President Obama's State of the Union address contained a lot of rhetoric, not solutions.

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Barrasso Speaks Out Against President's Keystone Rejection

Wesley Kempton — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:23:18 +0000

President Barack Obama’s rejection of the Keystone Pipeline has caused an uproar on capitol hill, and among those opposing the decision, Wyoming Senator John Barrasso.
President Obama just made it clear that he is more interested in his own reelection than American job creation

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Senator Barrasso Says Be Cautious About Federal Money [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 00:05:22 +0000

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) says he thinks state officials should be very careful about accepting federal money that comes with conditions attached to it. A $9 million dollar medical malpractice verdict in the case of an oil-field worker with a broken neck is thought to be the largest in Wyoming history. Doug Randall Reports. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Senator John Barrasso and State Rep. Amy Edmonds on Today's Morning Zone[AUDIO]

Dave Chaffin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:37:05 +0000

Today on The Morning Zone, our Kids At Risk series at 7:07AM explores a new survey released last week that shows sexual harassment is pervasive in schools grades 7-12 in this country today.
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Barrasso Says Withdrawal May Be About Politics (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:00:46 +0000

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso says he is concerned that President Obama's plan to withdraw all American troops from Iraq by the end of the year may be motivated by political considerations rather than sound military thinking. The Wyoming Division of Parks, Historic Sites and Trails has federal money available for trail-related projects across Wyoming. Amy Richards has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Senator Barrasso Co-Sponsors Rural Health Care Bill

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 18:05:57 +0000

U.S. Senator John Barrasso is co-sponsoring a bill which he says w9ill improve rural health care. Doug Randall reports. Final recommendations for update school meal program guidelines will be released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture later this year. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Barrasso Aims for Leadership Position (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:37:47 +0000

Wyoming Senator John Barrasso is aiming to move up in the ranks of U-S Senate Republican leadership. Amy Richards has details. The state of Wyoming has more money than expected coming out of fiscal year 2011, according to a Senior Economist with the state. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyoming Agriculture Takes Hit From Flooding [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:05:01 +0000

The toll on Wyoming's agriculture from flooding this Spring and Summer is still being assessed. Doug Randall reports. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) is scheduled to speak Thursday at the grand opening of the Legend Rock State Historic Site located north of Thermopolis. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio news.
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Companies Plan Gas Field Expansion in Wyoming [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:05:37 +0000

Wyoming Senator's John Barrasso (R-WY) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) voted for the compromise bill to keep the federal government from defaulting on its debts. Three Companies say they plan to submit a plan within weeks to vastly increase the number of gas wells in Central Wyoming. Doug Randall has the details. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Barrasso Wants Individuals to Get Health Care Waiver [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 18:05:37 +0000

Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) has introduced a bill that would give all Americans the opportunity to appy for a waiver from the new federal Health care law. A Colorado man faces charges of marijuana possession and passing counterfeit money, Daniel Sandoval Reports. Click past the jump to listent o Wyoming Radio News.
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First Day of Rodeo on The Radio A Huge Success

Dave Chaffin — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 02:31:53 +0000

We hope you had as much fun and enjoyment listening to all the Cheyenne Frontier Rodeo action from the first days show as Wayne and I did bringing it to you. What a fabulous day! The rodeo was as exciting as ever with lots of great rides and times today, but on top of all that, our U.S.
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Wyoming Contractors Not Bidding On Pipeline Project [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:05:42 +0000

Some Wyoming contractors say the requirements for bidding on a $7 million dollar pipeline project near Cody barred them from trying to win the job. Doug Randall reports. Senator John Barrassso (R-WY) says the Senate Energy Committee has endorsed a bill that would amend the current ski-only permitting rules for ski areas on U.S. Forest Service land. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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Wyoming Senators Call for Balanced Budget Amendment [AUDIO]

Cheyenne News Staff — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 18:05:21 +0000

U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) says he supports a balanced budget amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Doug Randall reports that water Levels at Glendo State Park are not expected to adversely affect camping opportunities this weekend. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
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