Governor Gordon gathers leaders for?first workshop of his WGA Chair initiative, Decarbonizing the West?

On Thursday Governor Gordon convened federal, state, local, and industry stakeholders from around the West to discuss various aspects of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) as part of his Western Governor's Association Chairman's Initiative "Decarbonizing the West".

"People are being told they have to give up something, and they are very reluctant to do that," Governor Gordon said. "This is an opportunity for us to make things work better, reduce CO2 in the atmosphere, grow our economy, and improve people?s lives without taking things away."

Governor celebrates collaborative initiative to offer students conservation education opportunities

Governor Gordon lent his support to the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's announcement of an expansion of youth conservation education programs.?Starting in January, schools can participate in Trout in the Classroom, National Archery in the Schools Program, Hunter Education and Conservation Crates.

"Ensuring students have opportunities to experience hands-on learning and gain crucial outdoor skills and knowledge should be part of our commitment to tomorrow?s hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts,? Governor Gordon said.

Wyoming's Future of Learning Launches RIDE Initiative Pilots

Governor Gordon joined nearly 300 education professionals in Casper to kick off the Student-Centered Learning Pilots. Nine school districts will pilot new teaching methods intended to ensure Wyoming is preparing its students for the future. The program emerged out of the Governor's RIDE initiative and the history-making Wyoming's Future of Learning partnership.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

• The Governor joined state leaders to proclaim September Suicide Prevention Month, and Casper hosted its annual Suicide Prevention Walk.?
• WYDOT is addressing safety on I-80 by adding a new truck parking area?
• Wyoming State Parks is seeking public input on a new trail at Sinks Canyon State Park.
• Wyoming's Colorado River Advisory Committee held its first meeting.?
• The Governor spoke about regionalization of EMS services at an event in Sheridan.
• Wyoming Department of Workforce Services will soon be accepting applications for healthcare training grants.
• Wyoming's unemployment rate fell below 3% in August.

"Gas prices are driving inflation. Wyoming is ready to help address this problem. The Biden Administration should be unleashing domestic energy production, not standing in the way of oil and gas leasing." - Governor Mark Gordon