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Governor Continues Push for Restoration, Recovery, and Protection Resources as Wildfire Season Looms |
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 Cheyenne, WY -- Wildfires claimed hundreds of thousands of acres in Wyoming last summer and fall. During his State of the State address, Governor Gordon identified restoration and recovery Wyoming's precious lands as a top initiative for his administration. Support for wildfire restoration grants came through Senate Enrolled Act 62. During the past few weeks, a multi-agency committee convened to review restoration proposals. The committee has made its recommendations regarding the grant funding awards, which are expected to be executed near the end of the month.
Sundance, WY -- The Warren Peak Lookout Tower, constructed in 1938, is located approximately five miles west of Sundance. From dawn to dusk during fire season, the look-out is staffed by personnel who utilize binoculars, spotting scopes, maps, and two way radios.
The Governor recently visited the lookout tower and was shown how the Osbourn Fire Finder works. Though there are more advanced methods for spotting fires, the "finder" -- and the Warren Peak Lookout Station, remain reliable.
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Lusk, WY -- The Governor met recently with members of the Niobrara County Rural Fire District to hear their concerns, learn about their impressive NCRFD-built fleet, and discuss property tax policy impacts on local communities. He was very impressed with operations at the district and the efforts of the firefighters.
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 Upton, WY -- The Governor recently visited leadership of Rare Element Resources (RER) and the rare earth processing and separation demonstration plant outside of Upton. Rare earth minerals, and Wyoming energy production, are expected to strengthen our state's economy and play a significant role in bolstering national security.
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Governor Continues to Push Energy Agenda through MOU, Messaging, Marketing
Cheyenne, WY -- During the first 100 days of his administration, President Trump enacted a number of Executive Orders (EOs) that will impact our mining and energy industries and have been the focus of policy and industry leaders
In keeping with his reputation as promoter and protector of Wyoming's energy industry, with full support of President Trump's move to Unleash American Energy, the Governor recently entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with neighboring energy producer states Idaho and Utah.
During his recent fireside chat at the Common Sense Institute (CSI) for members and western energy purveyors, the Governor discussed findings of the study, Executive Action & Extraction: Economic Impacts of the Mineral EO on the West. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between Rocky Mountain energy producing states, and streamlined permitting, as important variables for answering the nation's energy and national security needs.
"In Wyoming, CSI said it expects that the executive order will “accelerate the development of Wyoming’s rare earth element deposits, advancing U.S. efforts toward mineral independence from China..." KTEN 10/10. Read full story here.
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Known by many as Wyoming's Education Governor, the Governor continues to make education a top priority for all Wyoming students. The Governor supports opportunities to meet individual student needs through "traditional" school settings, school choice, and virtual options for pK-12 students, as well as career development and higher education for post-secondary learners. The father of four now-adult children, Governor Gordon is a former school board member and coach. The Governor knows educational opportunity fosters healthy communities. He has worked tirelessly to empower educators, students, parents, and administrators through such programs as RIDE and WIP and local innovation.
Lusk, WY -- The Governor recently met with elementary through high school students, administrators, the Superintendent, parents, and teachers while visiting Lusk. He frequently visits schools to participate in innovative classroom and other activities -- hearing firsthand from educators and their students.
While visiting with high school students, the Governor fielded questions regarding taxation, agriculture, Wyoming history, wind energy, and elections. When asked, "How do we guarantee we get good legislators?" the Governor explained the significance of participating in all elections, primaries as well as the general, and seeking credible information to make informed decisions.
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In Wyoming, we like to say, "We're a small town with long streets." This claim plays out in every community with our lend a hand mindset to simple get-togethers, Friday night games, brandings, tussles over how things should be done, passions for our heritage, all mixed together to protect our most precious resources ... our people, our land and wildlife, our high-energy and ever-diversifying economy.
Family Matters: Ranching and Community Service
Governor Gordon had the honor of meeting up with Karlie and Kyle Gruwell with their boys during his visit with the Niobrara Rural Fire District. Kyle serves on the fire district. He and Karlie are ranchers and have lived in Wyoming since childhood.
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Education Matters: Catching-up in Gillette
"We care deeply about your success and career goals, so whether you are pursuing a transferable degree, a career and technical degree or certificate, taking classes to advance or enhance your career, or joining us for life-long learning activities, Gillette College is ready to assist you in achieving your goals." -Janell Oberlander, EdD, President, Gillette College
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"I believe in and have worked to empower all schools to innovate, compete, adapt and thrive in an increasingly competitive landscape." - Governor Mark Gordon, State of the State Address
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