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,…
Star Valley Independent Letters to the Editor: May 6, 2026
The following Letters to the Editor appeared in the May 6, 2026 edition of the Star Valley Independent. Submit your own letter for future editions. Editorial: A broken system is costing America trillions – I see it in Wyoming…
Governor Gordon joins Governors Cox and Little to Ink Tri-State Energy MOU
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) joined Governors Spencer Cox (R-UT) and Brad Little (R-ID) in Salt Lake City today to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing a cooperative framework among Utah, Wyoming and Idaho to pursue…
Gordon: Wyoming energy poised for ‘rebound’ after weathering Biden policies
• Wyoming’s governor struck an amicable tone on energy policies in his State of the State address, despite a split with the Freedom Caucus on low-carbon energy policies. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com Wyoming’s fossil fuel industries “have weathered…
Boom-and-bust cycle produced resilient innovators itching for a Wyoming nuclear energy industry
• The state granted $20 million to nuclear energy giant BWXT to establish a microreactor manufacturing base here. A network of sophisticated service and manufacturing shops is added bonus. By Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile.com GILLETTE—Mike Wandler strolled from shop…
Senators Lummis and Barrasso defend Wyoming energy
• Emphasis on energy, security and economic strength. “This is a call to all of us to double down on our efforts to show how oil and gas is flourishing across the globe,” US. Senator Cynthia Lummis advised a large…
Independent Notes: The Role of Minerals in our State and County Economics
Sen. John Barrasso made a stop in Star Valley this week. He maintains a tradition of attending the Lincoln Fair Parade every year. I have always appreciated that visit because its easy to get caught up in the work with…
Senator Barrasso weighs in on energy
◆ “Coal is critical to the base energy that we need to power this country….” U.S. Senator John Barrasso spoke with SVI Media’s Duke Dance this week on the Weekday-Wake-Up morning radio show. During the interview, Barrasso addressed the energy…