Wyoming Priorities Included in Federal Highway Bill

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U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) touted Wyoming priorities included as part of a bipartisan surface transportation bill that passed Congress Thursday. The bill provides five years of long-term funding for state and local governments to improve American roads, bridges and other transportation projects.

Barrasso was selected to be a member of the bicameral surface transportation conference committee, which was tasked with resolving differences between the Senate and House versions of the bill. He successfully included key provisions in the bill that provide regulatory relief and flexibility for rural states like Wyoming.

"Maintaining our nation's strong commitment to the safety of our roads, bridges and infrastructure is extremely important," said Barrasso. "After months of hard work, I'm pleased we were able to pass a bipartisan, long-term solution to our nation's transportation challenges. Important provisions included in the bill will provide much needed flexibility for rural states like Wyoming, as well as for Indian tribes."

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