Updated website offers information and resources for those impacted by Wyoming wildfires Governor Gordon has submitted his U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) request for a Secretarial disaster designation due to impacts of wildfires that have…

Governor Gordon signed two Executive Orders (EOs) to assist agricultural producers impacted by the fires that have burned across northern Wyoming. The Governor also renewed his commitment to support recovery efforts, including developing plans for…

Governor Mark Gordon has marshaled all available resources to fight fires this summer, including five significant wildfires burning on Aug 23rd, within Wyoming, focusing on preservation of life, property and containment. Fire crews are utilizing…

Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement on the multiple fires burning within Wyoming: Thank you to the dedicated Wyoming fire crews who are diligently working to contain the numerous wildfires throughout the state. It is demanding work, and it…

On Aug 22nd, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) publicly released their proposed Resource Management Plan (RMP) and final environmental impact statement (FEIS) for their Rock Springs Field Office. The plan outlines how the BLM will manage 3.6…

Governor Gordon has accepted the resignation of Jenifer Scoggin as Director of the Wyoming Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI). Scoggin has served as OSLI director since 2019 and is departing to accept a position with the law firm of…

Parents, Educators, First Responders, Community Volunteers, Mental Health Professionals, and Citizens encouraged to attend Governor Mark Gordon will return to Powell to host the Wy We Care: Suicide Risk Reduction Community Forum, Sept. 5, 6:30-8…

Project must be under contract by Oct. 1 As a critical deadline approaches, Governor Mark Gordon reminds entities engaged in the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant process that projects must be under contract by Oct. 1 to avoid a clawback of…

Governor Mark Gordon, chairman of the Wyoming Stable Token (WYST) Commission, will speak at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at the Four Seasons in Jackson. In his talk, titled "Inside the Cowboy Economy," Governor…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Jeff Clines as the new Chief Information Officer of the Department of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS). He replaces ETS’ Chief Information Security Officer Aaron Roberts, who has served…

Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming will lead a lawsuit with Texas, North Dakota, and 14 other states challenging the latest in a slew of rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targeting the coal industry. This is the fourth…

Governor Mark Gordon will lead a special meeting of the Wyoming State Building Commission (SBC) to hear public comment regarding reconsideration of the SBC Rules prohibiting firearms within public areas of the Capitol and Capitol Extension. The…

Governor Mark Gordon was briefed by State Grants Integration Manager Dru Palmer and Grant’s Management Office Administrator Christine Emminger regarding the recent launch of the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP). The briefing was…

In response to a request for assistance from Texas, Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming law-enforcement personnel will be deploying to the southern border with Mexico. The deployment of 10 Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) troopers later this…

Governor Mark Gordon awarded $9.63 million in competitive funding to 27 crucial workforce development, innovation and research programs through the Wyoming Innovation Partnership to ensure long-term resiliency. The programs – situated in…

Governor Mark Gordon announced to the Casper Rotary Club on Monday that Wyoming is advancing its systemic approach to mental health care reform. The WY We Care initiative, announced earlier this year, is the culmination of extensive collaboration…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the re-appointment of Darlena Potter to replace Charlotte Martinez as Wyoming's Public Records Ombudsman. Potter previously served as Wyoming’s Public Records Ombudsman from 2021-2023. She also served as…

Governor Mark Gordon has issued the following statement in response to July 21st's announcement that President Joe Biden has dropped out of the race for President. The Governor's statement follows: "Joe Biden's decision to step aside is a good…

Governor Gordon announced today that the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA) selected Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck (Brownstein) to support the State’s coal litigation efforts. The firm, which includes former U.S. Secretary of the Interior David…

Governor Gordon has issued the following statement on the Bureau of Land Management’s approval of seven herbicides to control noxious weeds and invasive species, including Indaziflam. Indaziflam has been proven to help grazing permittees…

As Wyomingites face growing concerns regarding the economy, inflation, and jobs creation, Governor Mark Gordon will hold a town hall meeting in Sheridan from 1 to 3 p.m. July 23 to hear from community members. The Governor will moderate a panel of…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced the launch of the Wyoming Grant Assistance Program (WYGAP) , a statewide effort designed to increase Wyoming’s access to federal funding and support grants management capacity in local communities across the…

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Angi Bruce Director of Wyoming Game and Fish Department. She becomes the first female director in the agency’s 51-year history, replacing Brian Nesvick, who will retire in September. Bruce has served as…

Governor Gordon and Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder have released the following statements after a Federal court issued a preliminary injunction halting implementation of President Biden’s new rule reinterpreting Title…

Wyoming has initiated a lawsuit along with 25 other states, challenging the Biden Administration’s latest attempt to force a consumer transition to electric vehicles (EVs). In a lawsuit filed in the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, the…

Governor Mark Gordon responded to the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the Chevron doctrine today, calling the decision a victory for common-sense regulatory reform. The Governor’s statement follows: “For years, unelected…

Cheyenne, WY, On June 27, 2024 - Governor Gordon praised the collaborative effort led by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) that will culminate in Friday's reopening of Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, three weeks after a…

Governor Mark Gordon hosted a town hall in Gillette on June 26th, bringing together state, local, and private-sector panelists who have all been active in challenging the Biden Administration's federal overreach that threatens the state’s core…

The states of Utah and Wyoming have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Utah challenging the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final Public Lands Rule. The lawsuit states that despite the States’ objections,…

Another summer and another fire season will pass in Wyoming without the ability to use the herbicide Indaziflam on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands to fight cheatgrass. The BLM has not approved its usage, which still awaits signature on the…

Governor Mark Gordon, Chair of the Western Governors’ Association (WGA), on June 12th, released the report containing findings of his Decarbonizing the West initiative during the association’s 40th Anniversary meeting in Olympic Valley,…

With Wyoming facing a barrage of proposed rules from the federal government impacting its energy industries and public lands, Governor Mark Gordon is hosting a Town Hall in Gillette to discuss the issues with the public and share how the state is…

Governor Mark Gordon has issued an Executive Order declaring an emergency in response to the catastrophic failure of Wyoming Highway 22, Teton Pass. Multiple mudslides have led to a catastrophic structural failure of the roadway at milepost 12.8.…

Wyo Chief Exec: “Association provides collaborative setting for policy discussion …” Governor Mark Gordon (R-WYO) on June 6th, congratulated the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) in celebration of the organization's 40…

Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy has thrived over the past several years, growing to more than $2 billion, with more than 16,000 outdoor recreation jobs distributed around the state. Governor Mark Gordon delves into the future of outdoor…

Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed an additional lawsuit challenging a new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) targeting the coal industry. Wyoming has joined West Virginia and Georgia along with 19 other states…

The State of Wyoming has joined an Alabama-led 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Rhode Island to dictate the future of American energy policy.…

The State of Wyoming, alongside a coalition of states and private parties, has taken legal action by filing a lawsuit opposing President Biden’s new rules interpreting Title IX. Title IX is a law designed to create educational and athletic…

Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement supporting an order that prevents a Chinese-backed cryptocurrency mining firm from owning land near FE Warren Air Force base. The Governor’s statement follows: “I am acutely aware and have…

Veterans Talking to Veterans (VTTV) is a free weekly program held both in-person and online that features coaching groups led by trained VTTV coaches. At the sessions, veterans are invited to share their experiences in a safe and supportive…

Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed two lawsuits challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that target Wyoming’s coal and natural-gas fired power plants. On May 9th, Wyoming joined a coalition of…

Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, has awarded the 2023 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Awards. Passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, the…

The State of Wyoming joined 20 other states in a lawsuit arguing that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is overstepping its authority and infringing on Americans’ Second Amendment right to privately buy and sell…

As part of his ongoing efforts to address Wyoming’s mental health crisis, Governor Mark Gordon is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month in May. In conjunction, the Governor’s office is offering a series of mental health webinars as…

Wyoming has joined the states of North Dakota, Montana and Texas in suing the U.S. Department of Interior and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over a new rule that undermines existing state regulatory programs and harms Wyoming oil and natural gas…

Governor Mark Gordon has responded to an announcement of a rule package by the Environmental Protection Agency that would have devastating impacts to Wyoming’s legacy energy industries, specifically coal and natural gas-fired power plants.…

Governor Mark Gordon, alongside the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and many of Wyoming's conservation leaders, invite the public to attend the inaugural Wyoming Sportsperson Conservation Forum, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. May 22 at the National Museum of…

In response to on April 18th’s release of the final Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Lands Rule, Governor Gordon reiterated his frustration over the agency’s dismissal of state efforts and input. The Governor released the following…

Following the successful launch of the RIDE education pilot program last fall, Wyoming’s Future of Learning Collaborative is excited to announce the addition of six more school districts joining for the upcoming school year. Platte County…

Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are pleased to announce the property tax refund program for homeowners is now open for applications. At the Governor’s request, the Legislature appropriated an additional $20 million…

After determining that language in voter registration rules proposed by Secretary of State Chuck Gray exceeds his statutory authority, Governor Mark Gordon has not approved the proposed rule package. The Governor’s action follows the…

This week Governor Mark Gordon followed through on his promise to take action on concealed carry rules for state executive branch facilities and begin a transparent, thoughtful, and thorough approach to repealing gun-free zones. Acting at the…

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Aaron Roberts as the interim Chief Information Officer of the Department of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS). Roberts’ appointment follows the resignation of Timothy Sheehan, who was the previous interim…

On April 1, PacifiCorp submitted its update to the 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). The Wyoming Public Service Commission will review the IRP. The IRP lays out the direction for how the state’s largest utility plans to source its energy…

Governor Gordon has issued the following statement on the announcement that Rocky Mountain Power has formalized a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate with 8 Rivers, with support from South Korea’s SK Group, to evaluate a potential…

The State of Wyoming is proud to announce the upcoming Wyoming State Government Jobs Expo, an event designed to highlight available state jobs and promote careers in public service. This premier event will take place 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. April 16 at the…

Governor Mark Gordon underscored Wyoming's position as a national leader in energy production and innovation on Friday during a trip that featured stops at the Kemmerer Mine, the TerraPower Natrium site, and the Shute Creek Carbon Capture and…

Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) alongside Governor Mark Gordon, announced they are hosting a Federal Funding Summit to provide free professional instruction, access to agency representatives and various resources to…

The first meeting of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission will be held on Monday, May 8, 2023 beginning at 1 pm in room W110 of the Wyoming State Capitol. Remote access to the meeting will also be available via Zoom through this link. The Wyoming…

The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) voted on Thursday to move discussions forward in partnership with Governor Mark Gordon, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder, the Wyoming Department of Education, and the UW College of Education on piloting new…

Today, Governor Mark Gordon called for Wyoming citizens to provide comments on the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) preliminary environmental assessment (EA) that provides supplemental analysis to the Marton Ranch Acquisition EA. On Friday,…

Governor Mark Gordon’s ongoing work to address mental health issues facing the state continues on Tuesday, April 18 with the second Governor’s Mental Health Summit. While the in-person event in Casper is sold out, the summit will be…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he has advanced the second phase of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), a workforce enhancement initiative that will improve opportunities for Wyoming residents to boost their incomes by receiving…

The Wyoming Department of Revenue is pleased to announce that the newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners is now open for applications. The program assists eligible Wyoming homeowners who are struggling to pay their property taxes,…

Yesterday, Governor Mark Gordon, through the Attorney General’s office, submitted a petition for review of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to defer action on the State of Wyoming’s state implementation plan…

Governor Mark Gordon’s Health Task Force has done great work to make recommendations on strengthening Wyoming’s healthcare workforce and examining ways to improve access for the state’s residents. The Governor is now focused on…

Governor to Build on Mental Health Efforts with Second Summit Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the second Governor’s Mental Health Summit, which will take place on April 18th in Casper. In October of 2022, Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 3 bills on Friday. March 10.The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0086 -- HB0171 -- State land leases. HEA0092 -- HB0093 -- Omnibus…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Luke Reiner has retired as Director of the Wyoming Department of Transportation. “I’d like to thank Director Reiner for his dedicated and consistent service and unwavering…

CHEYENNE, Wyo.– Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill on March 9th, creating the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund, which will strengthen Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy and help fund recreation infrastructure…

Cheyenne, Wy – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony Thursday, March 9 beginning at 10 am in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Gordon has submitted his U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) request for a Secretarial disaster designation as indicated in a February 20, 2023, news release. In his letter to the USDA, Governor Gordon noted that…

Cheyenne, WY – Fulfilling a priority outlined in his State of the State address, Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill to extend medical assistance to low-income mothers and children for 12 months after birth, and a joint resolution that allows…

Cheyenne, WY –Property tax relief, providing a plan of safe care for at-risk newborns, protecting Wyoming outdoors and supporting energy development were among the bills Governor Mark Gordon signed on Thursday, March 2nd. Last year, in an…

Cheyenne, WY. –Governor Mark Gordon notified Speaker of the House Albert Sommers that he will allow House Bill 103 to take effect without his signature. There were no constitutional concerns raised with this bill and it had a near…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Friday, March 3 beginning at 1:45 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Thursday, March 2 beginning at 1:30 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on 10 bills on Tuesday, February 28. The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0060 -- HB0118 -- Volunteer firefighter pension-funding. …

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon took action on 30 bills on Monday, February 27. The Governor signed the following bills into law: Enrolled Act Bill # Bill Title HEA0053 HB0101 Uniform trust code-amendments. HEA0054 HB0180 Brucellosis…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony, Tuesday, February 28beginning at 2 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor…

Cheyenne, WY –Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Monday, February 27th, beginning at 2 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has been awarded $70.5 million in federal funds for broadband infrastructure in locations that lack access to adequate service. The American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon took action on nine bills on Thursday, February 23. The Governor signed the following bills into law on Feb 23, 2023: Enrolled Act # -- Bill # -- Bill Title HEA0036 -- HB0065 -- 988 suicide prevention. …

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Friday, February 24 beginning at 2:15 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

Governor Gordon Signs Supplemental Budget with Historic Savings to Keep Taxes Low For Future Generations Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon signed a supplemental budget that places more than $1 billion in savings, allowing the state to keep…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on, Thursday, February 23 beginning at 2 pmin the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon sent the Wyoming Senate his list of nominees for numerous state offices, boards and commissions. These nominees are subject to confirmation by the Senate. The Governor’s letter to the Senate and list…

Cheyenne, WY. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Thursday, February 23, 2023 in honor and memory of World War II veteran Herman Schmidt from Sheridan. Schmidt, a U.S. Navy…

Also signs bill to advance Missing and Murdered Indigenous People response and vetoes first bill of the session Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill to advance Wyoming’s leadership on developing rare earth and critical…

Cheyenne, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon took action on eight bills on Saturday, February 18. The Governor signed the following bills into law today: Enrolled Act # Bill # Bill Title HEA0015 HB0035…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture are urging Wyoming’s livestock producers to take actions to prepare for upcoming winter weather. Preparing for the storm and caring for livestock during the…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has led Wyoming into a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) over the new revision of the “waters of the U.S.,” or WOTUS…

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon took action on one bill on Friday, February 17. The Governor allowed the following bill to go into law without his signature. Bill No. Enrolled Act # Bill Title HEA0011…

Cheyenne, WY– Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2023 Legislative session during a public signing ceremony at the Capitol on Feb 15, 2023. The first bill to be signed by the Governor was Senate File 0023- Treatment courts -…

Cheyenne, Wy – Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony on Wednesday February 15 at 3 pm in the Governor's Ceremonial Conference Room in the State Capitol Building. The ceremony is open to the public. The Governor will…

Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2023 Legislative session during a public signing ceremony at the Capitol today. The first bill to be signed by the Governor was Senate File 0023- Treatment courts - transfer to judicial branch.…

Cheyenne, WY – Fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils (NFGFC), has kicked off the year by selecting the State of Wyoming for its 2023 DON’T QUIT!…

Legislature Set to Finalize Governor's Budget Proposal The Wyoming Legislature will soon finalize the State's Supplemental Budget. Both the House and Senate have passed versions of the budget, which save more than a billion dollars for future…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A…

Cheyenne, WY – In January of 2022, the State of Wyoming, under Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear population. On Feb 3rd, the…

In January of 2022, the State of Wyoming, under Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership, petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to delist the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) grizzly bear population. Today, the Service has completed its…

Cheyenne, WY –Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming…

Governor Mark Gordon has announced a historic economic development investment, as the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) approved a grant to support development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon and 24 other Republican governors issued a joint letter to President Joe Biden opposing the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule and are calling on him to delay implementation until the U.S. Supreme…

Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming has joined a 25-state coalition in a lawsuit over a Department of Labor rule which would affect the retirement accounts of millions of people. The rule would allow 401(k) managers to direct their clients’ money to…

Cheyenne, WY - At the direction of the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the tragedy in Monterey…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has received results of a COVID-19 test that showed he is positive for the virus. The Governor is experiencing only minor symptoms at this time and will continue working from home on behalf of…

Governor calls on citizens to work together to build the state’s future in Second Inaugural Address Governor Gordon, along with Secretary of State Chuck Gray, Auditor Kristi Racines, Treasurer Curt Meier, and Superintendent of Public…

Cheyenne, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Kelly Norris as Interim State Forester. Kelly is moving into the role due to the retirement of Bill Crapser, who served as the State Forester for 19 years. “I want to…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark Young, who is retiring after serving as…

Cheyenne, WY. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Sunday, January 15 in honor and memory of Tyeler Harris, an Emergency Medical Technician from Saratoga. On December 21,…

Cheyenne, WY -- Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further opportunities to lead the nation through innovation. Reflecting on the current…

Governor Gordon Appoints Byron Mathews State Fire Marshal Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety. Matthews replaces Mark…

Governor Gordon Offers a Blueprint for Wyoming to Lead the Nation CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon’s State of the State Address to the 67th Legislature highlighted multiple fronts where Wyoming is leading and further…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Fremont County from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 in honor and memory of Representative William (Bill)…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. LaBuda’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Jim Radda in Teton…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flags to fly at half-staff statewide on, January 4 until sundown on Tuesday, January 10 in honor and memory of Wyoming Supreme Court Justice Richard Macy. Macy…

Cheyenne, WY – After taking the oath of office for his second term, Governor Mark Gordon delivered his Second Inaugural Address. Governor Gordon pledged to continue to fight for Wyoming values, and called on her citizens to work together to…

Cheyenne, WY – The public is invited to attend the inauguration of Wyoming’s Five Statewide Elected Officials; Governor Mark Gordon, Secretary of State-elect Chuck Gray, State Auditor Kristi Racines, State Treasurer Curt Meier and…

Cheyenne, WY -- After hosting a successful mental health summit in Casper earlier this fall, Governor Mark Gordon remains committed to furthering the conversation and working towards solutions that improve behavioral health services in the state.…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Friday, December 23 in honor and memory of Bruce Lang, a volunteer firefighter and Training Officer with the Pine Haven…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon's budget proposal emphasizes addressing inflationary pressures facing the people of Wyoming, saving for future generations, and making some strategic investments. His Administration added details to the…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns that have been raised by the app’s foreign ownership and the potential influence of…

Cheyenne, WY – Personalizing students’ educational experience and offering rigorous pathways to the workforce for all students are key recommendations in the final report released by Governor Mark Gordon’s education advisory…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Daniel Stebner to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Fremont County. Stebner’s appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Judge Wesley Roberts. …

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has officially proclaimed Saturday, December 10 as Wyoming Day, commemorating the 153rd anniversary of the passage of the first law in the United States guaranteeing women unconditional suffrage –…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential proclamation, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide on Wednesday, December 7th, National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, to…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon invites the public to attend the 2023 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Anne Beiler, founder of Auntie Anne’s, the world’s largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. A…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Interior related to the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) decision to “pause” oil and gas lease sales. In the…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon, in accordance with a presidential directive, has ordered both the U.S. and State of Wyoming flag be flown at half-staff statewide immediately through sunset November 29 in honor of the passing of United States…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon's supplemental budget proposal provides a thoughtful approach to addressing inflation, visionary investments, and saving for the future. The fiscally-responsible proposal released on Nov 18th, underscores…

Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Big Horn, Fremont, Hot Springs, Park and Washakie Counties from sunrise to sunset on Friday, November 18, 2022 in honor…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon is announcing a change to his leadership team. Current Chief of Staff, Buck McVeigh, is announcing that he will retire at the end of the year. To take his place, the Governor has named Drew Perkins his new…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Gordon and First Lady Jennie announced on Nov 10th, that Annemarie and Dave Picard will co-chair the Wyoming Inauguration Committee for 2023. “Jennie and I appreciate Dave and Annmarie’s willingness…

Cheyenne, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Kate McKay to be a District Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County. McKay’s appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Marvin Tyler.…

Cheyenne, WY – Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) have announced that they have reached a settlement on the state’s appeal of an acquisition of land by the BLM in Natrona and Carbon Counties. In June,…

Cheyenne, WY – Last year, Governor Mark Gordon set up a plan to help Wyoming Survive, Drive and Thrive using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Most of the proposals from that planning process were approved by the State Legislature…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group and the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) discussed the findings from the public input gathered by the RIDE and Profile…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to Oct 26th’s release of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) October report. The Governor welcomed the news of higher-than-forecast state revenues, but stressed a fiscally…

Governor’s Gas and Diesel Working Group Offers Ideas for Reducing Prices at the Pump Governor Gordon's Gas and Diesel Working Group was tasked with finding solutions to help provide relief at the fuel pump for Wyoming families. A pair of…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Last year, Governor Mark Gordon set up a plan to help Wyoming Survive, Drive and Thrive using federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Most of the proposals from that planning process were approved by the State…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the newly constructed Veterans Home of Wyoming with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct 20th. The first skilled nursing facility dedicated to veterans in Wyoming will provide long-term care to…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has responded to today’s release of the Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) October report. The Governor welcomed the news of higher-than-expected state revenue forecast, but stressed a…

CHEYENNE, WY – Record-level inflation over the last year has hurt many hard-working Wyoming families, forcing difficult financial decisions. In June of this year, when gasoline prices rose to their highest recorded levels, Governor Mark Gordon…

CHEYENNE, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon’s leadership in protecting private agricultural lands and migratory big game populations was recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Oct 17th, with the signing of the Wyoming…

CHEYENNE, WY – Governor Mark Gordon’s Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) Advisory Group and the Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) will meet jointly on October 21, 2022. The SBE will convene its regularly…

Cheyenne, WY – The Governor’s Mental Health Summit will discuss the state of mental health in Wyoming beginning at 8 am, October 11, with a welcome message from Governor Gordon. The summit will focus on improving mental health for all…

Updated to clarify that the flag notification is only for Teton County and the Capitol Building Cheyenne, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from…

Cheyenne, WY. – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Karl Allred as Secretary of State. Allred replaces Ed Buchanan, who resigned September 15 after being appointed a District Court Judge for the Eighth Judicial District. State law obliges the…

CHEYENNE, WY - Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Campbell County from sunrise to sunset on Monday, October 3, 2022 in honor and memory of Dick Wallis. Mr. Wallis…

CHEYENNE, WY. - In accordance with a Presidential directive, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to be returned to full staff at sunset on Monday, September 19 following the interment of Queen Elizabeth…

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced Lauren Schoenfeld has been selected to serve as the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) Executive Director. Governor Gordon launched WIP to develop a resilient workforce and further…

Governor to Convene Mental Health Summit Governor Gordon will bring together community partners, private providers and state leaders to share their perspective on developing a common agenda for addressing mental health and substance abuse in…

CHEYENNE,WY – Governor Mark Gordon has appointed James Kaste to be a District Court Judge for the Third Judicial District serving Lincoln, Sweetwater and Uinta Counties. Kaste’s appointment fills a new vacancy created by the addition of…