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Gov. Gordon signed a bill creating the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund, which will strengthen Wyoming’s outdoor recreation economy and help fund...

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, the Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund was funded with $6 million. Officials also said that additional work will take place in the interim to develop the structure for the fund and how...

Gov. Gordon and the Wyoming Department of Agriculture are urging Wyoming’s livestock producers to take actions to prepare for upcoming winter weather

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, the 2022-23 winter has been particularly hard for Wyoming's sheep and cattle producers, due to a combination of factors. The winter started exceptionally early and has resulted in significant snow levels...

Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill to extend medical assistance to low-income mothers and children for 12 months after birth

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, Governor Mark Gordon also signed a joint resolution that allows Wyomingites to vote on a Constitutional amendment that is a first step in delivering residential property tax reform for Wyoming residents. State...

Gov. Gordon signed a supplemental budget that places more than $1 billion in savings, allowing the state to keep taxes low and generate higher...

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, the Governor also thanked the Legislature for delivering a budget that reflects the approach he outlined in his supplemental budget proposal – one that sets aside funds for leaner times ahead...

The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the selection of candidates to fill two key leadership positions with the department’s Medicaid and related programs

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, Lee Grossman will be the new state Medicaid agent and senior administrator of the Division of Healthcare Financing. Officials also said that Jan Stall has been serving in these roles on an...

Governor Gordon announced a historic economic development investment, as SLIB approved a grant to support development of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical...

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, the project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the community. State officials also said that the company, Plenty Unlimited Inc., is dedicated to advancing the emerging technology...

Governor Gordon announced the appointment of Byron Mathews as State Fire Marshal and Director of the Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety

Casper, WY - State officials have announced that Matthews replaces Young, who is retiring after serving as interim State Fire Marshal following the retirement of Michael Reed in August, 2022. Mathews has been employed by Cheyenne Fire Rescue (CFR) since...

Gov. Gordon announced that Jennifer Thomson will serve as the Governor’s Major Project Development Manager

Casper, WY - According to the state officials, the position is intended to keep Wyoming at the forefront of the energy frontier. Thomson is a Wyoming native whose experience blends key aspects of the private corporate world with a...

An Evansville man pleaded not guilty to a series of car robberies in Natrona County District Court on Thursday

WYOMING - According to the statement, his name is As’sher Pettry and he faces a charge of aggravated burglary. Police say they found him and a friend breaking into cars in Evansville in March. Pettry became armed during the burglaries after...

Governor Gordon is taking steps to expand Wyoming’s economic recovery

Wyoming - According to the statement, he is planning to do that with a series of proposals and initiatives to further the state’s economic plan by adding value to and bolstering the state’s energy, tourism and agriculture sectors. The Governor...

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