Governor Pushes for Property Tax Relief and Highlights Wyoming’s Strong Economy in State of State Speech
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Wyoming’s economy is growing and its future is bright, Governor Mark Gordon said in his 2024 State of the State speech. He highlighted that Wyoming’s GDP is the highest in history and unemployment is as low as…
Governor Gordon’s Podcast Features Senate President, House Speaker in Preview of 2024 Legislative Session
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In the newest episode of his podcast, “The Morning Gather”, Governor Mark Gordon is joined by Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill and Speaker of the House Albert Sommers for a preview of the upcoming 2024 Legislative Session. The…
Governor Gordon criticizes “top down” approach to Forest Management in Response to Old Growth Management Plan
CHEYENNE, Wyo. –Governor Mark Gordon is telling the U.S. Department of Agriculture that the Biden Administration’s management plan for old-growth forests is a “misguided, top-down proposal that should go no further.” In a comment letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom…
Gov. Gordon proclaims Feb. 1 “Unclaimed Property Day”
• State Treasurer’s Office has more than $110 million waiting to be claimed CHEYENNE – Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is encouraging all residents of the State to take 2 minutes of their time to search www.mycash.wyo.gov and see if they…
Gordon’s education reform program is underway and will seek new districts
• Governor’s RIDE initiative aims to reimagine how Wyoming delivers education with a focus on student-driven learning and bolstered mental health support. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com Nine school districts — ranging from Jackson to Upton to Cheyenne —…
Bureau of Land Management releases draft proposal to update Western Solar Plan
By Zac Sonntag Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management on Wednesday released a draft proposal to update its Western Solar Plan, a strategic roadmap for solar energy development that could make as much…
Governor Gordon Appoints Robert Jarosh to the Wyoming Supreme Court
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Robert Jarosh to the Wyoming Supreme Court. Jarosh’s appointment fills the open seat left by the retirement of Justice Keith Kautz. Jarosh is a partner at Hirst Applegate, LLP where he has worked…
Governor Gordon Pushes BLM to Listen to Wyoming when it Finalizes Rock Springs RMP
Governor Mark Gordon is urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to reconsider its restriction-heavy preferred alternative and deliver a reasonable plan incorporating more of Wyoming’s compromise approach to managing the Rock Springs area. The Governor submitted his comment letter, along…
Governor Urges Continued Investment in Education and Workforce Development through WIP Initiative
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a budget letter submitted to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC), Governor Mark Gordon has called for a $30 million investment to ensure long-term sustainability of his Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP). The WIP initiative is a…
Rock Springs RMP Task Force Releases Final Report
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. – The task force on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Rock Springs draft Resource Management Plan (RMP), created at Governor Mark Gordon’s request, released their report containing their consensus recommendations today. This report will be provided…