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 February 2026 | Vol 2, Issue 1
From the Office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon
"Wyoming has a history of powering America and an equally powerful history of contributing to our national security. The summit is a great start to the reindustrialization of America." - Cheyenne Mayor Patrick Collins
Governor Gordon, JPMChase, Convene with State Leaders, Business Executives and Investors at Wyoming Resiliency Summit
 Business and elected leaders engaged in action-focused roundtable discussions, to consider SRI tenets, hash through actionable steps, and ways to accelerate opportunities. Pictured: Rita Meyer, Terra Power (l); Jay Horine, JPMorganChase.
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Governor Mark Gordon joined elected and business leaders from across the state and nation, including Wyoming’s legislative leadership, in Laramie on Jan. 29 to explore strategies in key sectors to rebuild and reenergize America's energy, manufacturing and workforce.
The Wyoming Resiliency Summit, held at the Rochelle Gateway Center, University of Wyoming, was a first-of-its-kind event focused on strengthening Wyoming's workforce and bolstering its energy, manufacturing and critical mineral supply chain industries to ensure the Cowboy State’s role in America's future.
The summit was held in collaboration with JPMorganChase and supported by their Security and Resiliency Initiative (SRI), which is a $1.5 trillion, 10-year plan to facilitate, finance and invest in industries critical to national economic security and resiliency.
“Wyoming welcomes this alignment of public need and private sector engagement." - Governor Gordon
"Our state is actively advancing projects in nuclear power, supply chain management, consumer cost management, critical minerals, manufacturing, workforce development, and carbon management – areas that map directly to SRI (national) priorities. This summit is an opportunity for developers, operators, financiers, and technology partners to explore how Wyoming can host scalable, resilient projects that deliver economic development through jobs, tax base, visionary tech, and long‑term energy security," Gordon said.
JPMorganChase launched SRI in 2025 to support America’s national and economic security. As part of this initiative, the firm will make direct equity investments for an initial amount of $10 billion in select companies to help enhance their growth, spur innovation and accelerate strategic manufacturing. The initiative brings together the firm’s full human and financial capital to support key sectors such as supply chain and advanced manufacturing, defense and aerospace, energy independence and resilience, frontier and strategic technologies, and pharma and healthtech.
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“The private sector has both a responsibility and unique capabilities to help rebuild resilience across our economy ... Through this initiative, we’re working to accelerate innovation, strengthen the defense industrial base, and help companies scale solutions critical to our national security and long‑term economic growth.”
- Jay Horine, Head of the Security and Resiliency Initiative for JPMorganChase
Read full story from the Wyoming Tribune Eagle here.
ICYMI: Not Our First Rodeo (PRCA), Club No, CSD Show with Jake Listen at 2:06:30
 Was the extreme slashing [of the proposed Essentials Budget] by the JAC necessary?
Governor Readies State of the State Address as Legislators Prepare to Grapple with JAC's Brushstroke Budget Cut Recommendations
 Titled “The Essentials" Governor Gordon's proposed budget emphasizes careful stewardship, long-term planning, and Wyoming values rooted in family, community, and responsible government.
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The Wyoming Legislature will open its budget session next week with Governor Gordon addressing the joint chamber on Monday at 10 AM during his State of the State address. The event will be livestreamed. The Governor's remarks, addressing issues dear to the the citizens of Wyoming, will focus on his proposed 2027-28 biennial budget, "The Essentials".
The Legislature failed last session to pass the supplemental budget, and this year's fiscal debate is expected to be one of the most consequential in years. The governor has stated many times that "Wyoming is at a crossroads," believing the budget this legislature will ultimately pass will have significant consequences for future generations of Wyoming families, our communities, and precious resources.
The Governor's proposal, released in November, is a conservative, needs‑only spending plan focused on core government services, savings, and selective investments in education, mental health, and state infrastructure. The governor has emphasized that the budget is designed to maintain Wyoming’s historically cautious approach to spending while preparing for long‑term revenue uncertainty.
“This budget funds the basics and protects the state’s reserves,” Gordon said when he introduced the Essentials plan. “It reflects Wyoming values of stewardship, responsibility, and planning for future generations.”
Already, the Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee (JAC) has spent several weeks reviewing the proposal line by line. The committee, responsible for crafting the first draft of the Legislature’s version of the budget bill, has drawn critisim statewide for making reductions without careful consideration of vulnerable communites, business and industry, and working families.
ICYMI: "... The Governor also noted that while reserves are essential for short-term needs, permanent savings protect Wyoming from volatility and mirror the foresight shown by past generations that have led to the current income from investments."
Read all about it here: Governor Presents "The Essentials" Budget
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Governor Convenes with Sublette Antelope Working Group in Pinedale
 Working Group Chair Robb Slaughter and Governor convene first working group meeting in Pinedale.
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The Governor kicked off the first meeting of the Sublette Antelope Migration Local Working Group on Monday, Feb. 2 in Pinedale. The Governor thanked the members for volunteering to serve on the group, highlighting the historic undertaking of exploring designating North America's longest migration route for pronghorn.
The local working group is charged with reviewing Wyoming Game and Fish's risk assessment, corridor components, potential impacts to socio-economic conditions of the region, conservation opportunities, highway projects, and other factors appropriate to the potential designation. Following their analysis, the work group will make a final recommendation to Governor Gordong, wha has the authority to either designate the corridor, return the recommendation to Game and Fish for refinement, or reject the proposal. For more information, visit the local working group webpage.
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Meeting with Dept of Interior Secy Burgum and Seven Western State Governors to talk Water
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 Historic meeting with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and the governors of seven western states.
"After meeting in Washington D.C. with governors and representatives of seven Western states to discuss the Colorado River Compact, I am wholeheartedly encouraged by our conversation and believe there is a definitive path outlined. There is still much work to be done before ink meets paper, but I am confident that Wyoming water users should feel encouraged as we move forward in good faith negotiations. I deeply appreciate the leadership shown by Secretary Burgum and the other Colorado River Basin States’ Governors in approaching this serious situation with the respect and resolution it deserves. My thanks to Secretary Doug Burgum for calling this historic meeting." - Governor Mark Gordon
 CLICK TO WATCH. Wyoming doesn't believe in BIG, BLOATED government. We believe in effective government. Doing only what our people need and doing it well.
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Governor joined by hundreds of Fremont County students at Teenage Dating Violence Proclamation Signing |
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 Proclamation signing in Fremont County with hundreds of students present and in support.
The Governor was honored to be joined by hundreds of students from across Fremont County when he signed a proclamation making February Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
Teenage dating violence, domestic violence and Murdered and Missing Indeginous People (MMIP) are correlated, serious crimes against our youth, especially on the Wind River Reservation.More than 10% of teens have experienced physical dating violence or sexual dating violence in the last year.
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Congrats Circuit Breakers, Good Luck at the National Governor's Cup this Month
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 Ride for the Brand: Jacon Fields, Mason York, Carl Klawonn, and Isaac Saunders Wyo is proud of you and Coaches Matt and Hannah Fields.
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"It was my pleasure to meet with the Circuit Breakers 4-H Robotics FTC Team 21618, who will be competing in the first Robotics Governor’s Cup held February 20-21, 2026 in Washington, D.C."
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Shotshow: Wyoming Represents at the World's Largest Fire Arm, Hunting and Outdoor Industries Showcase |
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Shot Show, held each year in Las Vegas, NV, is the world's largest annual trade event for firearm, hunting and outdoor industries. It's a showcase for new guns, gear, optics and tech for industry professionals, buyers, and law enforcement. It's also a great opportunity for Wyoming to cheer on our Cowboy State-based businesses and to promote our business-friendly, low-tax state to potential new businesses. Kudos to the Wyoming Business Council ... Ride for the brand. |
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Meeting with Interior Secy Doug Burgum and Western Governors to Talk Water
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The Governor sat down with Wyoming PBS' Steve Peck to talk about the upcoming Budget Session for “Capitol Outlook" which premiers Friday, Feb. 6. The taping location just happens to be Laramie County Community College's Manufacturing and Materials lab, a Wyoming Innovation Partnership supported initiative. |
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 An opportunity to visit with instructors, students and Wyoming PBS' Steve Peck.
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Quote of the Day: Who Said It?
"The rising rodeo tide floats everyone's boat."
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