FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Governor Gordon Monitoring Potential Federal Government Shutdown; Issues Protocols Pertinent to Wyoming Federal Workers ***** What to know **** CHEYENNE, Wyo., Sept 30, 2025 – Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) is monitoring the potential shutdown of the federal government, which will occur if Congress fails to reach a budget resolution effective October 1, 2025 12:00 MIDNIGHT ET. He has issued protocols to state agencies regarding state employee positions that are fully or partially funded by the federal government. The Governor’s Chief of Staff, Drew Perkins, articulated the Gordon administration’s short-term protocols in a letter to state cabinet members as follows:
“Any state funds expended under federal obligation during the shutdown are expected, though not guaranteed, to be reimbursed by the federal government,” Perkins’ memorandum stated. “Wyoming is not unfamiliar with the impacts of gridlock in Washington DC, and as we live within our means, the State is well-prepared in the event of a federal government shutdown.”
More Information: Janelle Collins, Strategic Communications Director
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