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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…

Gordon to host Western governors, U.S. cabinets

PINEDALE (WNE) —  In July, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon took on the role of chairman of the Western Governor’s Association for 2024, which brings with it an opportunity to focus regional attention on a chairman’s chosen initiative.  Gordon’s initiative is…

Parcel 194 ‘bottleneck’ lease sale approved 

• Nesvik: Pronghorn corridor designation coming soon  By Joy Ufford  Pinedale Roundup Via- Wyoming News Exchange PINEDALE — Wildlife lovers who support protection of Sublette County’s ancient mule deer and pronghorn antelope migration corridors were shocked by the state’s Oct….

Gov. orders flags flown at half staff, congressional delegation responds to attack on Israel

Late Monday afternoon, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon ordered flags to be flown at half-staff following the deadly attack on Israel by the terrorist group Hamas. In a statement Gov. Gordon said the flags would be lowered “to honor those who…

Independent Notes: Gov. – “The oil and gas industry is the target”

I stand with the Governor as he criticizes the Bureau of Land Management for their Rock Springs Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan. This plan will hinder, hurt and destroy our Wyoming energy resources, in addition to limiting…

Residents, elected officials blast utility over historic Wyoming rate hike

• Rocky Mountain Power’s 29.2% rate increase would be a major blow to the state’s economy and possibly force legislative action, a lawmaker said.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Rocky Mountain Power’s proposal to hike electric utility rates in Wyoming…

BLM releases long-awaited management plan for Red Desert region

• Update will guide management of 3.6 million acres of public lands in Rock Springs Field Office, including Red Desert and migration corridors. By Katie Klingsporn, WyoFile.com The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday released a long-awaited draft plan that…