Government and Politics
September 13, 2022
From: Wyoming Governor Mark GordonGovernor to Convene Mental Health Summit
Governor Gordon will bring together community partners, private providers and state leaders to share their perspective on developing a common agenda for addressing mental health and substance abuse in Wyoming. The 2022 Governor’s Mental Health Summit will take place in Casper on October 11. Attendees will focus on improving mental health for all Wyoming residents through partnerships and enhanced collaboration.
Wyoming Hunger Initiative Joins Pokes Football in Laramie
The Wyoming Hunger Initiative, partners and football fans teamed up at the University of Wyoming home opener to collect more than 20,000 pounds of food for distribution to local anti-hunger organizations. The First Lady and Governor are committed to raising awareness about food insecurity and introducing more of our Wyoming neighbors to the efforts to combat it.
Governor Honors the fallen on 9/11
Governor Gordon traveled to the National Museum of Military Vehicles in Dubois to mark the 21st anniversary of the September 11 attacks. The inaugural Honor and Remember service recognized the sacrifice of five American heroes.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
-- 21 Governors wrote the president opposing his student loan forgiveness program.
-- Innovative carbon capture technology is headed for Wyoming.
-- A UW team broke ground on a project to process coal into products.
-- The Governor appointed a new judge for the Third District Court in southwest Wyoming.