Wyoming

October 15, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Changes to rules that govern the use of Bureau of Reclamation lands would negatively impact upon the residents and concessionaires who currently live on and do business in these locations in Wyoming, Governor Dave Freudenthal said this week.

Freudenthal submitted comments on the proposed changes to Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Rule 43 CFR 429, expressing his concern that the modifications would evict small business owners and residents on leased areas, curtail recreation-related services on Reclamation lands and decrease sales tax revenue for the state.    » read more »

October 5, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Citing his concern for the future of a critically important program that provides health insurance to low-income families in Wyoming, Governor Dave Freudenthal wrote to Sen. John Barrasso this week urging him to reconsider his position on the reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP).    » read more »

September 27, 2007 -- McLean, VA - The Fred Thompson campaign announced today the addition of two political veterans to serve as Co-Chairs of the Fred Thompson campaign in Wyoming.

Amy Edmonds and Drake Hill, both veterans of Wyoming political campaigns, will serve as Co-Chairs for the Fred Thompson campaign in Wyoming. Edmonds currently serves in the Wyoming House of Representatives and resides in Cheyenne, Wyoming. In addition to serving in the Wyoming House, Edmonds is a veteran of a number of state and national campaigns.    » read more »

September 27, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Renewable energy sources like wind, geothermal and solar have great potential in the West, but challenges remain in the construction of sufficient transmission lines to get the power to market, and in a lack of a federal framework that provides enough certainty to encourage investors to get involved in renewable projects.    » read more »

September 25, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - If the state of Wyoming, federal agencies and the private sector work together to carry out a series of recommendations on sage-grouse conservation, those efforts will play an important role in the long-term conservation of the species, the Sage-grouse Implementation Team said today to Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal.

Members of the team presented the Governor with a list of 21 recommendations they believe will contribute to the stabilization of sage-grouse populations and long-term conservation of sagebrush habitat in Wyoming.    » read more »

August 13, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Expressing concern that a decade-old federal court order is still in effect, and that the state would violate the order if it conducted a planned bison hunt on the National Elk Refuge, Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal has asked Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne for help in resolving the issue as quickly as possible.    » read more »

August 8, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Emphasizing that prevention and immunization can keep Wyoming residents healthy and avert future health problems, today Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal signed a proclamation declaring August 20 to 26 “Prevention and Immunization Awareness Week” in Wyoming.    » read more »

June 20, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The heavy moisture from several substantial spring storms this year has been a mere drop in the bucket, state officials said today. Wyoming remains in a serious drought.

At a news conference in the Governor’s Formal Office, members of the Wyoming Drought Management Task Force emphasized that now is the time for conservation efforts for businesses, homeowners, gardeners and agricultural producers.    » read more »

June 18, 2007 -- CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal remains concerned about a controversial drilling project in the Wyoming Range.

Despite a recent decision by a company to pull back from its plans to drill exploratory wells in the upper Hoback area of Sublette County, today Freudenthal reiterated his opposition to drilling in the range.    » read more »

June 11, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Pvt. Scott A. Miller, 20, of Casper, Wyoming, died June 9 in Baqubah, Iraq, of wounds suffered from enemy small arms fire.

He was assigned to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Source: DoD

June 11, 2007 -- The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Staff Sgt. Brian M. Long, 32, of Burns, Wyoming, died June 10 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered from an explosive ordnance.

He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, Wash.

Source: DoD

June 5, 2007 -- "Bill and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathies to Senator Thomas’s wife, Susan, and his family.

From the time he served as a young man in the United States Marine Corps through his tenure in the United States Senate, Senator Thomas lived by his principles.

Our prayers are with all who today mourn the loss of a lifelong, dedicated public servant."

Source: Senator Hillary Clinton

June 5, 2007 -- WASHIINGTON, DC – “Craig Thomas was a valued colleague and a tireless advocate for the people of Wyoming, and all of us who had the privilege of serving with him in the U.S. Senate will miss him dearly.

In the face of a life-threatening illness, he served these last months with the same honor and distinction with which he’s served the eighteen he’s spent in Congress.

I offer my sincerest condolences to his wife Susan and their four children, and pray that they find peace and comfort in the difficult months to come.”

Source: Senator Barack Obama

June 5, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid made the following statement today in recognition of Sen. Craig Thomas, who died Monday night:

“Craig Thomas was an honorable public servant and a proud Marine who worked tirelessly for the people of Wyoming. He fought hard for the causes in which he believed.    » read more »

Jun 05, 2007 -- Boston, MA – Today, Governor Mitt Romney issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY):

"Ann and I extend our heartfelt prayers and deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Senator Craig Thomas. For over 20 years, he served the people of Wyoming and this nation with strong and principled leadership. Now is the time to remember a life spent in selfless service to the people of Wyoming."

Source: Mitt Romney campaign