Governor Mark Gordon

Advocates say planting native species can support ecosystem health.

The Wyoming Stable Token Commission says it’s on track to release the first state-backed tokenized digital asset in the country.

Gov. Mark Gordon shared his thoughts with Wyoming Public Radio’s Chris Clements on the now-concluded legislative session.

The program exists to help Wyomingites who are struggling to pay their property taxes.

The Wyoming Supreme Court will have a vacancy after Chief Justice Kate Fox retires later this year. The Judicial Nominating Commission has given three nominees to Gov. Gordon to consider. He will make a decision in April

The new law requires proof of U.S. citizenship and Wyoming residency to register to vote in Wyoming. It also says a county clerk can reject someone's registration due to “any indication” that they don’t qualify. Gordon said the law is ripe for litigation. It was the last bill waiting for action by the governor.

The governor also vetoed a bill that would have barred using state funds or personnel to enforce federal rules about firearms. He likened it to “defund the police” efforts due to its penalties if violated.

The caucus cited some of their House bills that became law, declaring, “We governed.” Other politicians pointed to populism and D.C. agendas.

The governor vetoed one bill that would’ve clarified in state statute that abortion is not healthcare, and let another measure that enshrines legal definitions of the terms “man” and “woman” in statute pass.

One law creates repercussions for people who vandalize petroglyphs, pictographs and historical inscriptions, with fines of up to $750 and or up to six months in jail.