State Governor Mark Gordon (WY)
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Recent News About State Governor Mark Gordon (WY)
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26 states, including Wyoming, separated from 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
A total of 26 states, including Wyoming, have rejected or withdrawn membership from a nationwide group working with voter data that has been accused of "hyper-partisanship," according to an analysis by Equality State News.
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Analysis: Wyoming among 26 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group
Wyoming is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Equality State News found.
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Governor's Office and Sage Grouse Implementation Team to Hold Public Meetings
Governor Mark Gordon extended the public comment period to seek comment on the sage-grouse core area map revisions proposed by the Sage-grouse Implementation Team (SGIT).
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Governor extends public comment period on Sage-grouse maps, will hold additional meetings
As was anticipated, this round of reviewing Sage-grouse core area maps has sparked significant public interest. In response to that interest, Gov. Gordon and SGIT will hold additional meetings with landowners and other stakeholders to outline, explain, take comments, and discuss the proposed changes to the map. The proposed changes put forward by the SGIT were a result of the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to revise the 2019 Greater sage-grouse plans.
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Governor Gordon Pleased with Final Marton Ranch BLM Decision
Governor Mark Gordon received the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) final environmental assessment (EA) and decision record that provided supplemental analysis to the Marton Ranch Acquisition EA. On Monday, June 26, the BLM Casper Field Office announced the completion of their supplemental analysis of the Marton Ranch purchase and incorporation of state agency and public comments into their final document.
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FEMA to Conduct Preliminary Damage Assessments in Response to Natrona County flooding
In the wake of the recent severe flooding that impacted Casper and several cities in Natrona County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be visiting the area to conduct preliminary damage assessments (PDAs).
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Governor Gordon Announces Wild Bison License Raffle Winner
Governor Mark Gordon is pleased to congratulate Eli Crumley of Pinedale as the 2023 winner of the Wyoming Governor’s Wild Bison raffle. Gordon donated a bison license for the fifth consecutive year to support Wyoming wildlife conservation.
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Governor Gordon Testifies on Capitol Hill, Calls Proposed Conservation Rule “Boneheaded”
Governor Mark Gordon provided testimony to the House Committee on Natural Resources regarding the Bureau of Land Management’s Conservation and Landscape Health proposed rule and in favor of a bill to withdraw that rule.
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Governor Gordon Invites Public to Provide Comment on Sage-grouse Core Area Map Revisions
Governor Mark Gordon is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the State of Wyoming’s sage-grouse core area protection map. The initial revisions were developed and are being proposed by the Sage-grouse Implementation Team (SGIT) subcommittee.
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Three Wyoming Schools Awarded Brand New Don’t Quit!® Fitness Centers
Governor Mark Gordon and fitness icon Jake (Body by Jake) Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation for Governors' Fitness Councils (NFGFC), have announced the three Wyoming schools selected to receive a state-of-the-art, $100,000 DON’T QUIT! Fitness Center.
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DOI Hibernates On Deadline, Wyoming Files Sui
The State of Wyoming has filed a petition on behalf of Governor Mark Gordon for judicial review in the Wyoming Federal District Court that alleges the Department of Interior failed to meet the 12-month deadline for determining Wyoming’s petition to delist the grizzly bear population in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. The petition seeks to remedy the DOI’s inaction.
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Expanded Property Tax Refund Program Deadline Approaching
The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds homeowners in Wyoming that they may qualify for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes paid. The newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners has an application deadline of June 5, 2023.
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“Wyoming’s Future of Learning” Collaborative Launches First Pilot Programs
Governor Mark Gordon, Superintendent Megan Degenfelder and the Wyoming Department of Education, the State Board of Education, and the University of Wyoming College of Education are accepting applications from school districts for an instruction and assessment pilot project that is poised to transform the trajectory of education in Wyoming.
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Wyoming Stable Token Commission Seeks Public Input
Created with the passage of the Wyoming Stable Token Act, the Wyoming Stable Token Commission has begun the process of generating the Wyoming Stable Token, a virtual currency.
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Governor Gordon and Adjutant General say External Assessment Will Make Wyoming Military Department Stronger
Governor Mark Gordon has released an external assessment of the Wyoming Military Department (WYMD) that examines processes and procedures related to the prevention of sexual harassment and assaults.
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Governor Mark Gordon Launches Inaugural Podcast: The Morning Gather
Governor Mark Gordon is excited to announce the launch of his inaugural podcast, The Morning Gather.
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Governor Gordon, Superintendent Degenfelder Recognize Exemplary School District Employees with 2022 RISE Award
Governor Mark Gordon, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Education, has awarded the 2022 Wyoming Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Awards. Passed by Congress in 2019 and overseen by the U.S. Department of Education, the award honors classified school employees who provide exemplary service. Governor Gordon and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder presented the Wyoming winners with the awards On May 15.
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Wyoming Governor Gordon Highlights State's Energy Leadership From Coal to Nuclear and Carbon Capture
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 Sequestration project.
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Governor Joins Senators Barrasso and Lummis to Host Summit to Assist WY Communities with Federal Grant Process
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 help localities, counties, and non-government organizations (NGO’s) apply for, secure and manage federal funds.
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Wyoming Stable Token Commission to hold First Meeting May 8
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.