Gordon calls court ruling on oil and gas leases a partial victory
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon called the New Year’s Eve decision by the U.S. District Court of Wyoming in Wyoming v. Haaland “an important partial victory for Wyoming.” The suit was brought in response to the Bureau…
Gordon named next chair of Education Commission of the States
CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon has been named the next chair of the Education Commission of the States, a national nonpartisan organization that informs, counsels and convenes education leaders to create effective state policy. Every two years, ECS’…
Elected officials incensed by BLM’s Rock Springs RMP decision
By Trina Dennis Brittain Rocket Miner Via- Wyoming News Exchange ROCK SPRINGS — A federal agency dismissed concerns about the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan, and leaders in Southwest Wyoming are preparing to fight. According to a news release,…
Gordon’s appeal nudges the Rock Springs plan — and Kelly Parcel sale — toward completion within weeks
• Federal officials aren’t sure they will release their decision before 2025, the ideal deadline needed to complete a high-profile land transaction 100 miles away in Grand Teton National Park. By Mike Koshmrl, WyoFile.com Two high-profile public land…
Governor presents budget to Legislative Committee
• Governor Gordon Emphasizes Emergency Response, Property Tax relief, Infrastructure Projects in Supplemental Budget Priorities to help Wyoming Communities CHEYENNE, Wyo. – In a presentation to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee, Governor Mark Gordon emphasized the importance of…
Firefighters prep to advocate in 2025 session
By Ivy Secrest Wyoming Tribune Eagle Via- Wyoming News Exchange CHEYENNE — As the 2025 legislative session approaches, wildland firefighters are considering how they will advocate for their interests as bills concerning fire safety come before state lawmakers. “We…
Feds bar new Powder River coal leasing
By David Velazquez Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — The Bureau of Land Management on Tuesday passed final rules for the Powder River Basin stating that more than 413,000 acres of land are to be blocked off…
Gordon requests $130M in wildfire funds in ‘frugal’ supplemental budget request
CHEYENNE – Funding wildfire suppression efforts and recovery was at the top of Gov. Mark Gordon’s mind this year when he presented a “frugal” request for $220 million in one-time spending to the Wyoming Legislature, with $130 million dedicated…
LaBarge facility receives funding for innovative energy projects
• $6 million given to Dry Spruce Operating for helium and carbon sequestration. The Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) announced on November 5 that Governor Mark Gordon has approved funding for three energy projects to enhance the state’s energy sector….
Governor Gordon Praises TerraPower’s Non-Russian Uranium Initiative
• TerraPower’s strategic move aims to strengthen U.S. energy security and promote advanced nuclear technology Governor Mark Gordon has commended TerraPower for its recent announcement regarding efforts to secure a stable source of non-Russian high-assay low-enriched uranium (HALEU). He…