Governor Talks Energy Policy, Strategy, and Brighter Days under New Administration at NAPE Governors Forum

Governor Gordon joined Continental Resource Founder and Chairman Harold Hamm at the North American Prospect Expo (NAPE) Summit Governors Forum for a candid energy policy and strategy conversation for more than 500 energy industry leaders in Houston.

"For American energy, this is our Golden Age," Governor Gordon said. "The new administration — with energy friends Doug Burgum and Chris Wright — understands states know how to manage their resources best. It will take time, but I’m confident Wyoming and the nation's energy future will grow stronger." 

Wyoming Stable Token: Transparency Matters

In Wyoming, we want to make sure it's transparent, that it's well-done, and with good regulation. It's something we've spent a lot of time doing and other states are now emulating. Learn more about why the time is now for Wyoming to pursue a dollar-backed stable token in the Governor's opinion piece.

Governor Gordon Visits Upton for Insight into Personalized Learning

Continuing his community visits to observe his education reform initiative, RIDE, in action Governor Gordon paid a visit to Upton Elementary and High Schools this week. As a small district, Upton is using a personalized learning model that gives older students scheduling flexibility to take specialized classes that interest them, and to advance at their own pace. 

"The constant is our kids have to learn, and our teachers are willing to do whatever it takes to get them there," said Upton High School principal Joseph Samuelson. 

ICYMI: Wyoming must invest in landscape recovery, resilience

Op-Ed by Bob Budd, Director of the Wyoming Natural Resources Trust Fund

The “perfect storm” of drought, high winds and convective storms launched a firestorm over northern Wyoming that left nearly 1 million acres scorched in a matter of days this past summer. Those catastrophic fires — House Draw, Flat Rock, Remington and Constitution — made headlines, but they were not the only natural “disasters” of the year.

Laramie County, often considered a “Teflon” landscape, saw more than 6,634 acres burned in an early fire, and Platte and Goshen counties sustained fires that torched another 28,984 acres. This was a warning.

Interior Orders Review of Buffalo, Rock Springs RMPs following Governor Recommendation

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum’s Unleashing American Energy Secretarial Order includes a review of the Rock Springs and Buffalo Resource Management Plans. Elements of these land-use plans were opposed by Governor Gordon, who praised the action.

"Secretary Burgum’s Order is a refreshing change of direction. It recognizes the state’s priorities, encourages responsible development of our domestic energy resources, and reduces the unilateral regulatory burdens placed on Wyoming’s oil, gas, and coal industries by the previous administration. The Secretary and I talked about this order before it was issued and I am pleased that he included my recommendations."

"Congratulations to (NFL Most Valuable Player) Josh Allen, whose talent and character have shone brightly since he first arrived in Laramie."

- Governor Mark Gordon