Gordon supports Health Department in face of allegations
By Seth Klamann Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Gov. Mark Gordon said he “firmly supports” the state Health Department’s director amid allegations that a 2015 Medicaid fraud investigation was obstructed by various government officials, a charge that…
Committee votes to advance Medicaid expansion bill
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — State lawmakers on the Joint Revenue Interim Committee voted 8-5 Tuesday to move forward with a bill authorizing Gov. Mark Gordon to expand Medicaid coverage in Wyoming. If…
Power Wyoming to Provide Information for Future Planning
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon formally announced the launch of Power Wyoming this morning, a planning effort with an initial goal of providing an accurate and comprehensive analysis of Wyoming’s future revenue scenarios to Wyoming citizens and lawmakers. This effort…
Wyoming National Guard names Heroes Among Us award recipients
Three Wyoming National Guard members were recognized as the Wyoming Military Department’s Heroes Among Us for 2019. Gov. Mark Gordon and Maj. Gen. Greg Porter distributed the awards Nov. 2, during the annual Governor’s Reception, in Cheyenne. The Heroes Among…
Gordon open to review of nuclear waste storage proposal
By Tom Coulter Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon said last week he could still be convinced to pursue a nuclear waste storage program that will be considered in a legislative committee meeting. During…
Governor Gordon Declares October ‘General Aviation Appreciation Month’
Today, national general aviation organizations applauded Governor Mark Gordon for declaring October “General Aviation Appreciation Month.” In Wyoming, general aviation airports contribute over $73 million in economic impact annually. “General aviation is a critical tool that supports rural communities all…
Gordon says grizzly delisting depends on election outcome
By CJ Baker Powell Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange POWELL — If you want to see the grizzly bear delisted, Gov. Mark Gordon says you should support President Donald Trump’s bid for re-election in 2020. Speaking to members of the…
Group proposes changes to migration corridors
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Throughout the summer months, an eight-person team has been stewing over how to preserve two key pillars in Wyoming — economic growth and migratory ungulates. After laboring over the…
State treasurer’s office works to overhaul aspects of accounting system
Wyoming State Treasurer Curt Meir says the office has overhauled aspects of the accounting system continuing the work of those before him. For the last three years the office had no way of tracking where to get money and where…
Corpening is new Circuit Court Judge
Gregory S. Corpening was sworn in at the new Circuit Court Judge in ceremonies conducted by the Wyoming Supreme Court last week in Kemmerer. Chief Justice Michael K. Davis. Administered the oath of office to Corpening on Aug. 9, 2019….