Governor Mark Gordon

One of the complaints alleges two of Platte County’s three commissioners violated the state’s Open Meetings Act. Gordon may decide to investigate.

On Friday, Hoskinson Concrete and Hoskinson Contracting laid off about 120 skilled workers. The companies are based in Gillette.

State office holders and the Democratic party said Gordon missed the mark on elections spending and supporting investments over funding government support programs now

Wyoming and Utah’s governors said we no longer have to choose between protecting the environment and burning fossil fuels. Energy researchers disagree.

The governor spent the week teasing priorities in his budget ask to lawmakers, which is expected to be released Monday.

The effort is a response to the ongoing back-and-forth about funding for federal SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps.

The money will go to organizations and churches running food banks and food pantries across the state.

Roughly 28,000 Wyomingites receive SNAP benefits each month, with an average payment of about $185 per person.

Gordon said a working group will present a strategy for investments in education, applied research, and innovative farm and ranch management.

The federal government shut down at midnight on Oct. 1. Gov. Gordon’s chief of staff has shared short-term protocols with state cabinet members.