Community Forums Highlight Proposed Wildfire Recovery Grant Funding 

Governor Mark Gordon visited with hundreds of affected landowners, local elected officials, emergency responders, and the public in Sheridan, Gillette, and Wheatland to outline his $130 million supplemental budget request for wildfire restoration and recovery efforts.

During his visits, the Governor heard loud and clear from the 200+ attendees – landowners need grants, not loans, to help rebuild from the historic impacts of the 2024 fire season.

The Supplemental Budget will be debated in the Wyoming House and Senate this week.

RIDE Education Initiative Shines in Kemmerer

Governor Gordon got the opportunity to see his Reimaging and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) initiative at work during a visit to Kemmerer Junior/Senior High School. The initiative champions innovative approaches that connect education to real-world skills. Learn more about the RIDE initiative and virtual training opportunities for educators here. 

SHOT Show highlights Wyoming's Firearms industry

The National Shooting Sports Foundation SHOT Show is an opportunity to visit with Wyoming companies and potentially grow state's firearms industry. Governor Gordon v met with national leaders and participated in the Governors' Forum to discuss the importance of the firearms industry to our economy.

In Case You Missed It:

• Governor Gordon penned an opinion piece to talk about why Wyoming is pursuing a dollar-backed stable token
• The Governor delivered the keynote address at the Governor's Hospitality & Tourism Conference “Salute to the Industry Gala” highlighting the successes and economic impacts of Wyoming’s tourism industry. Governor Gordon also presented the BIG WYO Award to Diane Shober, who has served as the Executive Director of the Wyoming Office of Tourism since 2003.
• Governor Gordon will highlight Wyoming’s state-level initiatives to help meet the nation’s increasing energy demands at the North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) Summit Governors Forum on Feb. 5 
• A coalition of organizations urged immediate action to protect rangeland from invasive grasses that could increase the severity of future wildfires. 

Governor Talks Workforce, Economic Development at Cheyenne Rotary

Governor Gordon addressed workforce issues and economic development as part of his remarks to the Cheyenne Rotary Club.

Governor Highlights Emerging Opportunities at Press Association Luncheon

Publishers Robb and Jen Hicks of the Governor's hometown Buffalo Bulletin were among the guests at the Wyoming Press Association Meet the Press Association. During his remarks, Governor Gordon said that the new Administration means Wyoming will have a seat at the table when it comes to energy policy and land management decisions. 

"It is a great pleasure to see my good friend Governor Burgum confirmed as Secretary of the Interior. His experience will provide a much-needed western state perspective to the Department and its agencies, which will stand in stark contrast to the unlawful power grabs Wyoming has weathered over the past four years. I look forward to collaborating with him on Wyoming’s energy resources, endangered species, resource management plans and many other of Wyoming’s highest priorities. " - Governor Mark Gordon