Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming oil and natural gas…

Governor Mark Gordon has responded to an announcement of a rule package by the Environmental Protection Agency that would have devastating impacts to Wyoming’s legacy energy industries, specifically coal and natural gas-fired power plants.…

Governor Mark Gordon, alongside the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and many of Wyoming's conservation leaders, invite the public to attend the inaugural Wyoming Sportsperson Conservation Forum, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 22 at the National Museum of…

In response to on April 18th’s release of the final Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Lands Rule, Governor Gordon reiterated his frustration over the agency’s dismissal of state efforts and input. The Governor released the following…

Following the successful launch of the RIDE education pilot program last fall, Wyoming’s Future of Learning Collaborative is excited to announce the addition of six more school districts joining for the upcoming school year. Platte County…

Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are pleased to announce the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications. At the Governor’s request, the Legislature appropriated an additional $20 million…

After determining that language in voter registration rules proposed by Secretary of State Chuck Gray exceeds his statutory authority, Governor Mark Gordon has not approved the proposed rule package. The Governor’s action follows the…

This week Governor Mark Gordon followed through on his promise to take action on concealed carry rules for state executive branch facilities and begin a transparent, thoughtful, and thorough approach to repealing gun-free zones. Acting at the…

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Aaron Roberts as the interim Chief Information Officer of the Department of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS). Roberts’ appointment follows the resignation of Timothy Sheehan, who was the previous interim…

On April 1, PacifiCorp submitted its update to the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Wyoming Public Service Commission will review the IRP. The IRP lays out the direction for how the state’s largest utility plans to source its energy…

Governor Gordon has issued the following statement on the announcement that Rocky Mountain Power has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate with 8 Rivers, with support from South Korea’s SK Group, to evaluate a potential…

The State of Wyoming is proud to announce the upcoming Wyoming State Government Jobs Expo, an event designed to highlight available state jobs and promote careers in public service. This premier event will take place 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. April 16 at the…

Governor Mark Gordon underscored Wyoming's position as a national leader in energy production and innovation on Friday during a trip that featured stops at the Kemmerer Mine, the TerraPower Natrium site, and the Shute Creek Carbon Capture and…

Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) alongside Governor Mark Gordon, announced they are hosting a Federal Funding Summit to provide free professional instruction, access to agency representatives and various resources to…

The first meeting of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 beginning at 1 pm in room W110 of the Wyoming State Capitol. Remote access to the meeting will also be available via Zoom through this link. The Wyoming…

The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday to move discussions forward in partnership with Governor Mark Gordon, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, the Wyoming Department of Education, and the UW College of Education on piloting new…

Today, Governor Mark Gordon called for Wyoming citizens to provide comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) preliminary environmental assessment (EA) that provides supplemental analysis to the Marton Ranch Acquisition EA. On Friday,…

Governor Mark Gordon’s ongoing work to address mental health issues facing the state continues on Tuesday, April 18 with the second Governor’s Mental Health Summit. While the in-person event in Casper is sold out, the summit will be…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he has advanced the second phase of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), a workforce enhancement initiative that will improve opportunities for Wyoming residents to boost their incomes by receiving…

The Wyoming Department of Revenue is pleased to announce that the newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners is now open for applications. The program assists eligible Wyoming homeowners who are struggling to pay their property taxes,…

Yesterday, Governor Mark Gordon, through the Attorney General’s office, submitted a petition for review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to defer action on the State of Wyoming’s state implementation plan…

Governor Mark Gordon’s Health Task Force has done great work to make recommendations on strengthening Wyoming’s healthcare workforce and examining ways to improve access for the state’s residents. The Governor is now focused on…

Governor to Build on Mental Health Efforts with Second Summit Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the second Governor’s Mental Health Summit, which will take place on April 18th in Casper. In October of 2022, Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 3 bills on Friday. March 10.The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0086 -- HB0171 -- State land leases. HEA0092 -- HB0093 -- Omnibus…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Luke Reiner has retired as Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation. “I’d like to thank Director Reiner for his dedicated and consistent service and unwavering…

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill on March 9th, creating the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund, which will strengthen Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy and help fund recreation infrastructure…

Cheyenne, Wy – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony Thursday, March 9 beginning at 10 am in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Gordon has submitted his U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) request for a Secretarial disaster designation as indicated in a February 20, 2023, news release. In his letter to the USDA, Governor Gordon noted that…

Cheyenne, WY – Fulfilling a priority outlined in his State of the State address, Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill to extend medical assistance to low-income mothers and children for 12 months after birth, and a joint resolution that allows…

Cheyenne, WY –Property tax relief, providing a plan of safe care for at-risk newborns, protecting Wyoming outdoors and supporting energy development were among the bills Governor Mark Gordon signed on Thursday, March 2nd. Last year, in an…

Cheyenne, WY. –Governor Mark Gordon notified Speaker of the House Albert Sommers that he will allow House Bill 103 to take effect without his signature. There were no constitutional concerns raised with this bill and it had a near…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Friday, March 3 beginning at 1:45 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Thursday, March 2 beginning at 1:30 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 10 bills on Tuesday, February 28. The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0060 -- HB0118 -- Volunteer firefighter pension-funding. …

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon took action on 30 bills on Monday, February 27. The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act Bill # Bill Title HEA0053 HB0101 Uniform trust code-amendments. HEA0054 HB0180 Brucellosis…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony, Tuesday, February 28beginning at 2 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY –Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Monday, February 27th, beginning at 2 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has been awarded $70.5 million in federal funds for broadband infrastructure in locations that lack access to adequate service. The American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on nine bills on Thursday, February 23. The Governor signed the following bills into law on Feb 23, 2023: Enrolled Act # -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0036 -- HB0065 -- 988 suicide prevention. …

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Friday, February 24 beginning at 2:15 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

Governor Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget with Historic Savings to Keep Taxes Low For Future Generations Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that places more than $1 billion in savings, allowing the state to keep…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on, Thursday, February 23 beginning at 2 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon sent the Wyoming Senate his list of nominees for numerous state offices, boards and commissions. These nominees are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor’s letter to the Senate and list…

Cheyenne, WY. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in honor and memory of World War II veteran Herman Schmidt from Sheridan. Schmidt, a U.S. Navy…

Also signs bill to advance Missing and Murdered Indigenous People response and vetoes first bill of the session Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill to advance Wyoming’s leadership on developing rare earth and critical…

Cheyenne, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon took action on eight bills on Saturday, February 18. The Governor signed the following bills into law today: Enrolled Act # Bill # Bill Title HEA0015 HB0035…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture are urging Wyoming’s livestock producers to take actions to prepare for upcoming winter weather. Preparing for the storm and caring for livestock during the…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has led Wyoming into a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) over the new revision of the “waters of the U.S.,” or WOTUS…

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon took action on one bill on Friday, February 17. The Governor allowed the following bill to go into law without his signature. Bill No. Enrolled Act # Bill Title HEA0011…

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2023 Legislative session during a public signing ceremony at the Capitol on Feb 15, 2023. The first bill to be signed by the Governor was Senate File 0023- Treatment courts -…

Cheyenne, Wy – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Wednesday February 15 at 3 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor will…

Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2023 Legislative session during a public signing ceremony at the Capitol today. The first bill to be signed by the Governor was Senate File 0023- Treatment courts - transfer to judicial branch.…

Cheyenne, WY – Fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has kicked off the year by selecting the State of Wyoming for its 2023 DON’T QUIT!…

Legislature Set to Finalize Governor's Budget Proposal The Wyoming Legislature will soon finalize the State's Supplemental Budget. Both the House and Senate have passed versions of the budget, which save more than a billion dollars for future…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A…

Cheyenne, WY – In January of 2022, the State of Wyoming, under Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear population. On Feb 3rd, the…

In January of 2022, the State of Wyoming, under Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear population. Today, the Service has completed its…

Cheyenne, WY –Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon and 24 other Republican governors issued a joint letter to President Joe Biden opposing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and are calling on him to delay implementation until the U.S. Supreme…

Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming has joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients’ money to…

Cheyenne, WY - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus. The Governor is experiencing only minor symptoms at this time and will continue working from home on behalf of…

Governor calls on citizens to work together to build the state’s future in Second Inaugural Address Governor Gordon, along with Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Auditor Kristi Racines, Treasurer Curt Meier, and Superintendent of Public…

Cheyenne, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as Interim State Forester. Kelly is moving into the role due to the retirement of Bill Crapser, who served as the State Forester for 19 years. “I want to…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark Young, who is retiring after serving as…

Cheyenne, WY. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Sunday, January 15 in honor and memory of Tyeler Harris, an Emergency Medical Technician from Saratoga. On December 21,…

Cheyenne, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further opportunities to lead the nation through innovation. Reflecting on the current…

Governor Gordon Appoints Byron Mathews State Fire Marshal Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark…

Governor Gordon Offers a Blueprint for Wyoming to Lead the Nation CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Fremont County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in honor and memory of Representative William (Bill)…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. LaBuda’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Jim Radda in Teton…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide on, January 4 until sundown on Tuesday, January 10 in honor and memory of Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Richard Macy. Macy…

Cheyenne, WY – After taking the oath of office for his second term, Governor Mark Gordon delivered his Second Inaugural Address. Governor Gordon pledged to continue to fight for Wyoming values, and called on her citizens to work together to…

Cheyenne, WY – The public is invited to attend the inauguration of Wyoming’s Five Statewide Elected Officials; Governor Mark Gordon, Secretary of State-elect Chuck Gray, State Auditor Kristi Racines, State Treasurer Curt Meier and…

Cheyenne, WY -- After hosting a successful mental health summit in Casper earlier this fall, Governor Mark Gordon remains committed to furthering the conversation and working towards solutions that improve behavioral health services in the state.…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Friday, December 23 in honor and memory of Bruce Lang, a volunteer firefighter and Training Officer with the Pine Haven…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon's budget proposal emphasizes addressing inflationary pressures facing the people of Wyoming, saving for future generations, and making some strategic investments. His Administration added details to the…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns that have been raised by the app’s foreign ownership and the potential influence of…

Cheyenne, WY – Personalizing students’ educational experience and offering rigorous pathways to the workforce for all students are key recommendations in the final report released by Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Daniel Stebner to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Fremont County. Stebner’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Wesley Roberts. …

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has officially proclaimed Saturday, December 10 as Wyoming Day, commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the passage of the first law in the United States guaranteeing women unconditional suffrage –…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Wednesday, December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Interior related to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision to “pause” oil and gas lease sales. In the…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential directive, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset November 29 in honor of the passing of United States…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon's supplemental budget proposal provides a thoughtful approach to addressing inflation, visionary investments, and saving for the future. The fiscally-responsible proposal released on Nov 18th, underscores…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie Counties from sunrise to sunset on Friday, November 18, 2022 in honor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon is announcing a change to his leadership team. Current Chief of Staff, Buck McVeigh, is announcing that he will retire at the end of the year. To take his place, the Governor has named Drew Perkins his new…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Gordon and First Lady Jennie announced on Nov 10th, that Annemarie and Dave Picard will co-chair the Wyoming Inauguration Committee for 2023. “Jennie and I appreciate Dave and Annmarie’s willingness…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Kate McKay to be a District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. McKay’s appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marvin Tyler.…

Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced that they have reached a settlement on the state’s appeal of an acquisition of land by the BLM in Natrona and Carbon Counties. In June,…

Cheyenne, WY – Last year, Governor Mark Gordon set up a plan to help Wyoming Survive, Drive and Thrive using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Most of the proposals from that planning process were approved by the State Legislature…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group and the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) discussed the findings from the public input gathered by the RIDE and Profile…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to Oct 26th’s release of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) October report. The Governor welcomed the news of higher-than-forecast state revenues, but stressed a fiscally…

Governor’s Gas and Diesel Working Group Offers Ideas for Reducing Prices at the Pump Governor Gordon's Gas and Diesel Working Group was tasked with finding solutions to help provide relief at the fuel pump for Wyoming families. A pair of…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Last year, Governor Mark Gordon set up a plan to help Wyoming Survive, Drive and Thrive using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Most of the proposals from that planning process were approved by the State…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the newly constructed Veterans Home of Wyoming with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct 20th. The first skilled nursing facility dedicated to veterans in Wyoming will provide long-term care to…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to today’s release of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) October report. The Governor welcomed the news of higher-than-expected state revenue forecast, but stressed a…

CHEYENNE, WY – Record-level inflation over the last year has hurt many hard-working Wyoming families, forcing difficult financial decisions. In June of this year, when gasoline prices rose to their highest recorded levels, Governor Mark Gordon…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Oct 17th, with the signing of the Wyoming…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group and the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will meet jointly on October 21, 2022. The SBE will convene its regularly…

Cheyenne, WY – The Governor’s Mental Health Summit will discuss the state of mental health in Wyoming beginning at 8 am, October 11, with a welcome message from Governor Gordon. The summit will focus on improving mental health for all…

Updated to clarify that the flag notification is only for Teton County and the Capitol Building Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from…

Cheyenne, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred as Secretary of State. Allred replaces Ed Buchanan, who resigned September 15 after being appointed a District Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District. State law obliges the…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Campbell County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 3, 2022 in honor and memory of Dick Wallis. Mr. Wallis…

CHEYENNE, WY. - In accordance with a Presidential directive, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to be returned to full staff at sunset on Monday, September 19 following the interment of Queen Elizabeth…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced Lauren Schoenfeld has been selected to serve as the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) Executive Director. Governor Gordon launched WIP to develop a resilient workforce and further…

Governor 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…

CHEYENNE,WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed James Kaste to be a District Court Judge for the Third Judicial District serving Lincoln, Sweetwater and Uinta Counties. Kaste’s appointment fills a new vacancy created by the addition of…

CHEYENNE, WY – “Mental health continues to be a rising concern for many in our great state. In 2020, Wyoming, sadly, had the highest rate of death by suicide in the nation,” Governor Mark Gordon stated. “In order to address…

Cheyenne, WY - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II, whose death at the age of 96…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming is taking legal action to protect the oil and gas industry. To do that the State has filed a motion to intervene in a pair of cases that were filed by a coalition of advocacy groups…

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)…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s education initiative has completed its statewide listening sessions and is currently preparing a series of policy recommendations. Building on the momentum of a statewide survey that garnered in…

The Request for Expression of Interest will allow stakeholders to inform the development of the regional hydrogen hub in the four-state region LOCATION – As efforts to establish a regional hydrogen hub in the Intermountain West…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Gordon and six other governors representing states included in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), are deeply concerned over the consequences of the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) Transport Rule and its…

Governor, Law Enforcement Agencies Urge Fentanyl Awareness as Presence Increases With emergency responders seeing a troubling increase in fentanyl overdoses around the state, and fentanyl seizures by law enforcement rising steadily, Governor…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to a judge's decision to restore a 2016 moratorium on coal leasing on federal lands. The ruling requires the Bureau of Land Management to reevaluate the environmental impacts of coal mining…

Jointly developed position will coordinate significant energy and natural resource projects CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced an addition to his Administration’s Natural Resources policy team. Jennifer Thomson…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential directive, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately until midnight on Thursday, August 4 in honor of the passing of…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Mark Young as Interim State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Young replaces Mike Reed, who is retiring after six years…

The Numbers Are In- Wyoming's Economy Continues to Strengthen Wyoming's economy continues to improve, despite record inflation nationally. The state's June unemployment rate of 3.2% is the lowest it's been since October 2008. Year-over-year…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan to be a District Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District serving Goshen County. Secretary Buchanan will remain in office to fulfill his forthcoming…

I'm supporting Mark Gordon for re-election as Governor. When Foster ran in 2018, his slogan was "freedom, prosperity, and kindness." Foster believed that one of the most essential characteristics of leadership was kindness, especially during a…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – With statewide events drawing a large number of visitors in the coming weeks, Governor Mark Gordon and state leaders are reminding the public about the dangers of fentanyl, a narcotic that is becoming increasingly prevalent…

Governor Gordon Welcomes Expanded, In-State Suicide Lifeline Coverage Governor Gordon announced this week that the state’s suicide lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage 24 hours a…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Misha Westby as District Court Judge for the Second Judicial District serving Albany County. Westby’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Judge Tori Kricken, effective…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that the state’s suicide lifeline services have been expanded and improved to offer full-time, Wyoming-based coverage 24 hours a day, every day. “Wyoming citizens…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Price Working Group has released its agenda for its public meetings. The first of two meetings will take place on Friday, July 15 from 1-5 pm in the Herschler Building’s Connector…

CHEYENNE, WY - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in…

CHEYENNE,WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has mobilized the Wyoming National Guard and multiple state agencies to provide assistance to the residents of Lingle and Goshen County in response to flooding that is occurring as a result of a breach in the…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement following the US Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v EPA. Wyoming was a party to this lawsuit. The Court ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency…

Cheyenne, WY – After holding its first organizational meeting last week, Governor Gordon’s Gas and Diesel Price Working Group has announced two public meetings in July. The public meetings will take place from 1 to 5 pm on July 15…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming is appealing a massive acquisition of land by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Natrona and Carbon Counties. The State has concerns that BLM did not involve the public in the…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Ben Kirven to be a District Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District serving Johnson County. Kirven’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Judge William J.…

Governor to Issue an Emergency Declaration Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will issue an emergency declaration in response to historic flooding in Yellowstone National Park and surrounding areas. This follows days of work by state…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon told a Congressional committee that Wyoming’s leadership in natural gas production will continue to help fuel the nation’s economy. He also reasserted the state’s commitment to carbon…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Gordon has written the following Opinion piece focusing on the importance of uranium and critical minerals as they relate to energy independence. Media outlets are welcome to reprint the Op-Ed. The Energy Crisis…

Governor Taking Action to Develop Solutions for High Fuel Prices Responding to surging gas and diesel prices, Governor Mark Gordon has announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group that will focus on ways to find relief for…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide immediately until sunset on Monday, June 13 in honor and memory of U.S. Marine Seth Rasmuson of Buffalo. Rasmuson was one of…

Cheyenne, WY -- Responding to surging gas and diesel prices, Governor Mark Gordon has announced the formation of a Gas and Diesel Price Working Group that will focus on ways to find relief for consumers feeling the pinch of rising fuel costs. …

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Joshua Eames to be a District Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County. Joshua will be the fourth District Court Judge in the Seventh Judicial District. The…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Gordon joined a coalition of 16 Governors taking aim at a proposed Biden Administration rule that would penalize companies engaged in traditional energy development. The letter to President Biden and U.S. Securities and…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Gordon has extended his appreciation to members of Wyoming’s law enforcement community for donating used equipment to assist the people of Ukraine. Coordinated by the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, the…

CHEYENNE, WY – With warming temperatures arriving and Wyoming State Park usage increasing, the Governor’s Challenge on Suicide Prevention is making sure Wyoming State Park users know how to reach out for mental health support, if…

Governor encourages participation in upcoming community listening sessions Cheyenne, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has released a report summarizing feedback it received from Wyoming residents interested in…

CHEYENNE, WY – A Federal district court judge in the Western District of Louisiana has granted a preliminary injunction to stop the Biden administration’s plan to end the Title 42 public health policy. It was in response to a lawsuit by…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership and support in the areas of oil and gas was recognized this week when he was voted the next chair of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC). The Governor was officially…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon is reminding Wyoming homeowners that they may qualify for a partial property tax refund through funding made available by legislation he signed into law in March. The Property Tax Refund Program has a…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has announced a series of community listening sessions to take input from parents and stakeholders on the state’s educational system. Announced in May 2021,…

Cheyenne, WY - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags be flown at half-staff statewide beginning immediately until sunset on Monday, May 16, 2022. as a mark…

CHEYENNE, WY -– Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Nichole Collier to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Seventh Judicial District serving Natrona County. Collier’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge H. Steven…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming will be one of 14 states participating in a collaborative project to address health workforce challenges, with a goal of growing and strengthening the state’s health care…

CHEYENNE, WY -- The State of Wyoming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Batelle Energy Alliance, the operating contractor of the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to collaborate in the research, development, demonstration and…

Governor Gordon, 25 GOP Governors launch Border Strike Force Governor Gordon has joined 25 other Republican governors in launching a multi-state partnership designed to combat illegal activity and address the transnational criminal…

CHEYENNE, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Lynda Bush to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Sixth Judicial District serving Crook and Weston Counties. Bush’s appointment fills the vacancy left by Judge Matthew Castano, who Governor…