An Improving Economy, Western Governors Leadership.





an update from the office of wyoming governor mark gordon [ [link removed] ]




The Numbers Are In- Wyoming's Economy Continues to Strengthen

*Wyoming's economy continues to improve* [ [link removed] ], despite *record inflation nationally [ [link removed] ]*. The state's June unemployment rate of 3.2% is the lowest it's been since October 2008. Year-over-year total jobs are up as well. Both sales and use tax collections and severance tax collections have increased when compared to 2021. Oil and gas jobs are still slow to recover, the industry still feeling feeling the impacts of the Biden Administration's war on Wyoming's energy industry.?






Governor Gordon named Vice-Chair of Western Governors Association

Governor Gordon attended the Western Governors Association annual meeting in Idaho this week, where he was named Vice-Chairman. WGA has a proud collaborative tradition of developing effective policy to improve the lives of all westerners. The 2022 meeting included *policy resolutions* [ [link removed] ] addressing National Minerals Policy; Federal-State Land Exchanges and Purchases; and Recreation and Tourism on Public Lands.

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CFD Parade
Hunger Initiative Day at CFD

It's a celebration unlike any other, as Cheyenne Frontier Days descends upon the Capital City. The world's largest outdoor rodeo brought visitors from around the world to Wyoming. The event includes pro rodeo, nightly entertainment and some special traditions. Saturday was *Wyoming Hunger Initiative* [ [link removed] ] Day, with the Governor and First Lady taking part in the parade and the rodeo grand entry.?




IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

* The Governor's RIDE education initiative *met in Casper [ [link removed] ].*
* The firearms company KelTec is *expanding in Rock Springs.* [ [link removed] ]?
* A Green River man was *recognized at CFD* [ [link removed] ] for his heroism when he came upon a house fire.
* LAK Reservoir has been *closed to watercraft* [ [link removed] ] to protect the reservoir? from a possible zebra mussel introduction.
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"The Western Governor?s Association has a proud collaborative tradition, and I look forward to leading as we address the complex issues facing our region and the nation."

- "Governor Mark Gordon"

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