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Governor Mark Gordon Convenes Advisory Panel to Coordinate New World Screwworm Monitoring, Communications, and Protocols

  Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) convened an ad hoc panel discussion this week with State Veterinarian Dr. Hallie Hasel, State Wildlife Veterinarian, Dr. Samantha Allen, and Public Health Veterinarian, Dr. Emily Curren of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) to drive proactive protective…

Gordon in Washington, D.C. for meetings on Colorado River

  CHEYENNE (WNE) — Gov. Mark Gordon was in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday meeting with federal officials, Western governors and members of Congress to discuss the future of the Colorado River Basin and the long-term management of critical water resources,…

Wyoming/Lincoln County coal may have new opportunities

“Mr. President, it’s an honor to be here. Thank you to the secretaries who have breathed late life into an economy in Wyoming that has been there for a long time,” Gov. Mark Gordon said as he addressed President Donald…

Governor Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff for Death Former Wyoming Legislator Boyd LaVell Eddins

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – June 5, 2026 –  Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming flags to be lowered  to half-staff in Lincoln County and at the Wyoming Capitol from sunrise to sunset, Saturday, June 6, 2026. RELATED: OBITUARY FOR BOYD…

Governor Gordon Directs Flags to Half-Staff Until Noon on May 25 in Observance of Memorial Day

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – May 22, 2026 – To pay tribute to fallen service members, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has directed that both the United States and Wyoming state flags be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. The…

Governor Gordon Travels to Taiwan, Japan To Strengthen Energy and Trade Partnerships

The following is a release from the Office of Governor Mark Gordon –  Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) will travel to Taiwan and Japan this coming week on an international trade mission focused on strengthening Wyoming’s role in global energy security,…

Gordon certifies backup abortion rule after court blocks Heartbeat Act

  CASPER (WNE) —- Gov. Mark Gordon has signed a certification activating an alternate abortion provision after a Natrona County court temporarily blocked enforcement of House Bill 126, the Human Heartbeat Act, while its constitutionality is reviewed. The law directs…

Governor Gordon Urges Property Tax Refund Program Applications

  “We are putting money back on the kitchen table for folks who need it. If you are eligible, I encourage you to sign up.” Governor Gordon (R-WY) encourages eligible property owners to apply for the Wyoming Property Tax Refund…

Southwestern Wyoming, other upper Colorado River Basin states, prepare for water shortages

  • The historically warm and dry winter also will require a significant extra release of water from Flaming Gorge Reservoir.   By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Gov. Mark Gordon joined fellow governors from other Colorado River headwater states Thursday to…

Governor signs Hathaway Scholarship increase into law

  SHERIDAN (WNE) — Wyoming students looking to pursue postsecondary education in state and use the Hathaway Scholarship will see an increase of awards. Gov. Mark Gordon signed Senate File 47, “Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards,” into law Feb. 27….