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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…

New Episode of Governor Gordon’s Podcast Features Discussion of Rock Springs RMP

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. –  Governor Mark Gordon has released a new episode of his podcast, “The Morning Gather” with a discussion of the Rock Springs BLM Resource Management Plan (RMP). On this episode, the Governor is joined by John Hay…

Gordon rejects federal climate dollars

• EPA pulled a “bait-and-switch,” the governor said in turning down millions of federal dollars to reduce carbon emissions.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming will not participate in the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, deciding instead to turn…

Governor Orders Flags be Flown at Half-Staff Statewide on Thursday, December 7 in Honor of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide from sunrise to sunset on Thursday, December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to commemorate the patriots who were wounded and who…

State officials: Auction Kelly parcel – with $80 million minimum

By Billy Arnold Jackson Hole Daily Via- Wyoming News Exchange JACKSON — The price tag should be a minimum of $80 million for the Kelly parcel, which the Office of State Lands and Investments is formally recommending Wyoming elected officials…

Governor recommends $20M expansion of property tax relief program

• Gordon cautions lawmakers to remain conservative in 2025-26 biennium budget letter. By Hannah Shields Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — Although Gov. Mark Gordon cautioned lawmakers to remain conservative in their approach to spending money, issues…

Oil and gas lawsuit dropped

Governor Mark Gordon welcomed the announcement of the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by extreme environmental groups challenging the issuance of over 4,000 federal Applications for Permit to Drill (APD) in the Powder River Basin and in New Mexico. The…