Senator Mike Enzi

Sen. Enzi answers questions on immigration reform

Irina Zhorov — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:57:35 +0000

US Senator from Wyoming, Mike Enzi, addressed his constituents online about their concerns over immigration reform. In a video chat he releases bi-monthly, Enzi says that for Wyoming, guest worker programs are important, because ranchers rely on them for workers like sheep herders. He says that for him, the immigration reform bill that the Senate will soon consider needs to have a true E-verify component -- a program that lets employers check their employees’ eligibility to work in the United States.

Senator Enzi says more budget cuts are needed

Sara Hossaini — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:33:20 +0000

With federal departments already feeling the heat since across-the-board budget cuts took effect March 1^st, Wyoming US Senator Mike Enzi says the mandatory cuts—known as the sequester—don’t go far enough.

New UW laboratory facility breaks ground

Sara Hossaini — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:57:16 +0000

UW has officially started construction on the new Michael B. Enzi laboratory facility north of campus.

UW President Tom Buchanan says the building will host introductory courses in the sciences, technology, engineering and math.

Senator Enzi Hopes to Improve Carbon Capture Tax Credit Law

Sara Hossaini — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 17:02:56 +0000

Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi is one of three U.S. legislators sponsoring a bill that would help ease the process for earning tax credits related to carbon capture.

Sen. Enzi won't sign Americans for Tax Reform pledge

Associated Press — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:22:36 +0000

Conservative activist Grover Norquist says U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi will have to be accountable to the people of Wyoming if he backs off a pledge to not raise taxes.

Enzi said Thursday he will abide by his oath of office but won't sign or be bound by any lawmaker pledges, including the Americans for Tax Reform pledge championed by Norquist.

The pledge calls for opposing increases to marginal income tax rates and to oppose any net cuts to tax deductions or credits unless the moves are offset by reduced tax rates.

Sen. Enzi is eager to wrangle the national budget, Medicare

Bob Beck — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:39:02 +0000

Listen to the interview

Wyoming's Senior US Senator is trying everything to reduce the federal deficit, but in an election year and a partisan Congress, it's hard to do much. During a recent visit to Cheyenne, Bob Beck sat down with Senator Mike Enzi to discuss the budget and health care. On the topic of the budget, he says they must act soon.