Governor Mark Gordon

Gov. Gordon Talks Economic Diversification And Workforce Development With UW Board Of Trustees

By • 10 hours ago
Tennessee Watson / Wyoming Public Radio

Gov. Mark Gordon addressed the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Thursday.

Gov. Gordon Asks For Public Comment On Sage Grouse Protections

By • Apr 4, 2019
A greater sage-grouse male struts for a female at a lek (dancing or mating ground) near Bridgeport, CA
Jeannie Stafford / U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Gov. Mark Gordon is asking for public feedback on Wyoming's executive order on sage grouse protections while he reviews the order for potential revisions.

Governor Signs Bill To Keep Coal Plants Online

By • Mar 8, 2019
Governor Mark Gordon's stock signing photo on his website
Governor Mark Gordon Website

Governor Mark Gordon signed a bill into law today seeking to extend the life-span of coal plants. A report from the Rocky Mountain Power’s owner last year found more than half of its coal units were more expensive to run than with alternative energies. That made some state legislators nervous about early closures of plants.

New Attorney General Talks Priorities For Wyoming

By • Mar 1, 2019
http://www.stateagreport.com

  

Governor Mark Gordon's appointee for Wyoming Attorney General is only the second woman to serve in the position. Bridgett Hill was sworn in by the State Senate this week, marking an already significant career serving the state of Wyoming.

Governor Gordon Reviews The Legislative Session

By • Mar 1, 2019
Rachel Girt

With the end of the legislative session, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is spending most of his time reviewing bills. He takes a break to join Bob Beck to discuss the past legislative session. 

Environmental Group Asks Governor To Intervene In BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale

By • Mar 1, 2019
A male Sage Grouse (also known as the Greater Sage Grouse) in the USA
Pacific Southwest Region U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

An environmental group sent a letter to Governor Mark Gordon asking him to intervene in last week's lease sale of some parcels of land native to sage grouse.

Legislature Agrees To Modernize Oil And Gas Regulations During Interim

By • Jan 31, 2019
Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission

Leadership from the Minerals, Business & Economic Development Committee announced plans to update and modernize oil and gas regulations. They plan to work with the public and private sector along with Governor Mark Gordon during the interim session. The committee will study how to better align rules with current practices.

New State Treasurer Plans For Changes In Accounting, Outreach And More

By • Jan 16, 2019
curtmeierfortreasurer.com

In November, Curt Meier replaced now-Governor Mark Gordon as the state treasurer. Meier said the Treasurer's Office has been busy filling new staff positions while staying within budget.

Gordon Talks About The Future In His State Of The State Message

By • Jan 10, 2019
Rachel Girt

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said the state's best years are ahead and outlined several plans during his state of the state message to move Wyoming forward.

2019 Wyoming Legislative Session Gets Underway

By & • Jan 8, 2019
Wyoming State Legislature

The Wyoming legislative session gets underway today. Wyoming Public Radio news director Bob Beck - who has covered lawmakers since 1985 - joined Morning Edition host Caroline Ballard to discuss what might happen this year.

Gordon Sets Optimistic Tone In His Inaugural Speech

By • Jan 7, 2019
Courtesy of the Wyoming Governor's office

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon said he's looking forward to seeing the state become a source for innovation and a beacon for others.

Gordon Ready To Become Governor

By • Dec 21, 2018
Kristin Walker

Wyoming's next Governor Mark Gordon has been holed up trying to hire a staff, while also trying to get prepared for the legislative session. He took a few minutes to tell Wyoming Public Radio's Bob Beck what he's been up to since the election.

New Governors Gather For 'Boot Camp' In Colorado Springs

By • Nov 16, 2018

 

Governors-elect from across the country are gathering in Colorado Springs this weekend for The Seminar for New Governors. The weekend-long conference, taking place at the five-star Broadmoor Hotel, is designed to help them prepare for their new jobs.