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An Update from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon - August 29, 2022

Government and Politics

August 29, 2022

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon

RIDE Education Initiative Prepares Recommendations for Review

After hosting 17 listening sessions with more than 200 attendees and processing 7,000 survey responses, Governor Gordon's Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group is preparing a series of recommendations for public review this fall. Some of the most common feedback received during the listening sessions included support for more individualized approaches to learning, including more flexibility for students to move at their own pace.

Governor Joins Mike Pence to Talk Energy Independence

Former Vice President Mike Pence was the keynote speaker at the the Rockies Petroleum Conference in Cheyenne. The Governor and Vice President discussed the challenges facing our domestic energy producers, and the importance Wyoming resources play in American efforts towards energy independence.

Thermopolis Post Office Named for Longtime Postmaster and WWII Vet

Governor Gordon joined statewide elected officials and Senator John Barrasso for the dedication of the Robert L Brown Post Office in Thermopolis. Brown was Bobbi Barrasso's father, the local postmaster, and a decorated World War II veteran. The bill to honor Brown was introduced by the late Senator Mike Enzi.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

July numbers revealed another positive jobs report.

Governor Gordon led 6 other Governors in a letter that pushes back against an overreaching EPA rule. 

The state canvassing board met to certify the primary election. An audit of random ballots found all were accurate.  

The Governor joined the First Lady to honor the 2022 Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year. 

Wyoming DEQ has worked with local organizations to improve the Shoshone River fishery. 

Wyoming is one of the Best States to Live in according to Wallethub. 

"(The Wyoming State Canvassing Board) conducted a post-election audit of 3,000 random ballots, and all were accurate. We thank those who served as poll workers and election judges. You helped protect free and fair elections in Wyoming, elections that are a cornerstone of our constitutional republic." - Governor Mark Gordon