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Governor Appoints Bret Fanning Director of the Wyoming Department of Revenue

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 31, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon announced he has appointed Bret Fanning Director of the Wyoming Department of Revenue. Fanning replaces Brenda Henson who retired earlier this year after serving as Director… Read More

Governor Gordon Formalizes Wyoming Highway Patrol Agreement with ICE for Immigration Enforcement

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 28, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon announced on July 28 the Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) has entered into an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to participate in the 287(g) program to… Read More

Absaroka Front Ranch Tour Highlights Success of Voluntary Program Supporting Working Lands and Wildlife

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 17, 2025
Working lands and wildlife are what make Wyoming what it is – and are inextricably linked. Not only are working ranches a key piece of Wyoming’s economy, but they also provide critical… Read More

Governor Gordon Discusses Budget Session, Education and Influence of Out-of-State Money on Wyoming Politics During Let's Talk Wyoming Podcast

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 15, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon joined former state legislator and podcast host Amy Edmonds on Let’s Talk Wyoming to discuss challenges of the upcoming budget session, K-12 education, and the influence of… Read More

Governor Gordon Statement Regarding Opening of Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth Project

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 11, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon has issued this statement from today's ribbon cutting ceremony commemorating the opening of the Brook Mine Carbon Ore Rare Earth Project. “Wyoming continues to be a leader… Read More

Governor Gordon Unveils Community-Driven 'CHANGE' Initiative as New Chair of Education Commission of the States

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 9, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon today launched his Chair’s Initiative, Community Hubs for Addressing Needs for Greater Education (CHANGE), at the Education Commission of the States (ECS) National Forum… Read More

Governor Gordon Statement on Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 3, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon has issued a statement of support following Congress’ passage of the reconciliation bill, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Governor’s statement follows:… Read More

Governor Gordon Appoints Keith Kautz Attorney General

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
July 2, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Keith Kautz as Attorney General beginning July 7, 2025. Kautz replaces Ryan Schelhaas, who is serving as interim Attorney General following the… Read More

Governor Gordon Announces Second Round of Awardees for Semiquincentennial Grant Program

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 26, 2025
The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has announced the second round of awardees for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. The first round of grants totaling $90,610 was announced… Read More

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Japanese Trade Delegation, State Legislators Chime in on Energy Summit

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 24, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon, along with the Consul-General of Japan in Denver Hiroyuki Okajima, hosted the inaugural Japan-Wyoming Energy Summit in Gillette earlier this month in Gillette. The summit… Read More

Governor Gordon Congratulates Wyoming Delegation on Passage of GENIUS Act

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 18, 2025
On June 17, 2025, the United States Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The landmark “GENIUS” Act is the first critical piece of… Read More

Governor Gordon Lauds WY Grants Assistance Program, Announces Best Practices Webinar

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 18, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon congratulated the Wyoming Grants Management Office (GMO) today as it approaches its one year anniversary of deploying the Wyoming Grants Assistance Program (WYGAP). The occasion… Read More

Governor Mark Gordon Issues Statement Regarding the EPA's Repeal of the Clean Power Plan Version 2

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 11, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon has released the following statement regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan - Version 2: “Today, I welcome the… Read More

Governor Gordon Welcomes News of Impending Notice of Intent to Amend the Rock Springs RMP

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 6, 2025
Governor Mark Gordon welcomed news that there will be an opportunity to amend the Rock Springs Resource Management Plan (RMP) published in December 2024. The Rock Springs Field office of the Bureau… Read More

Governor Gordon Announces Initial Round of Awardees for Semiquincentennial Grant Program

From: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
June 4, 2025
The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force has announced the initial round of awardees for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. The grants program was launched last year and supported… Read More