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From the Office of Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon |
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Governor, Japanese Trade Delegation, Local, State, Energy Professionals Meet at Gillette Energy Summit
 Governor Gordon, along with the Consul-General of Japan in Denver Hiroyuki Okajima, hosted the inaugural Japan-Wyoming Energy Summit in Gillette earlier this month. The summit was a direct result of the Governor’s trade mission to Japan and Taiwan in April. It exemplifies the commitment of the Gordon Administration to build collaborative energy partnerships with Japan, and included a tour of the Wyoming Integrated Test Center (ITC), a business meeting, and dinner with Japanese officials, local elected leaders, and Wyoming energy sector professionals.
“Wyoming’s coal is naturally cleaner than our competitor’s coal and we have some of the best natural gas in the world. Bottomline: we have the energy products and technologies Japan needs to help meet consumer demand and their environmental goals by 2050. A strengthening trade partnership between our countries gives Japan reliable and long term access to the world’s cleanest natural gas, helps Japan address their U.S. trade deficit and grows Wyoming’s energy economy. We are grateful for this relationship," Governor Gordon said.
The ITC tour portion of the summit was of particular importance. As a result of an agreement entered into five years ago between the state, Japan Carbon Frontier Organization (JCOAL), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, a successful demonstration of Kawasaki’s carbon capture technology at the Dry Fork Plant led to further deployment of the technology in Japan.
Following the ITC tour, Consul-General (CG) of Japan in Denver Hiroyuki Okajima spoke at the business meeting, acknowledging the collaboration of the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) in partnering with the State of Wyoming and energy leaders.
“The series of events today serves as an important follow-up to Governor Gordon’s fruitful economic mission to Japan in April. I would like to congratulate the Governor and his delegation of its success, believing that their visit to Tokyo has made a significant impact in further advancing cooperation in the energy industry between Wyoming and Japan. We, the Consulate-General of Japan in Denver, together with JETRO and NEDO, look forward to collaborating with Wyoming public and private sectors for a better future,” CG Okajima said.
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“We are more familiar with energy conversations being political. In the short time I spent with the Japanese delegation, they were more pragmatic than we are here.” - Representative J.D.Williams
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 It was exciting to participate in the groundbreaking of the relocated Helibase at the Casper-Natrona County International Airport, a significant step forward in our commitment to protecting Wyoming's landscapes. The new Helibase will greatly improve wildland fire response in the state, and reflects the vital role of interagency collaboration in addressing wildfire challenges.
Fire season is already underway, with the Horse Fire on the Bridger-Teton National Forest mapped at more than 1,400 acres. State forester Kellly Norris noted that early spring and fall fires are common in the mountains of western Wyoming. While weather and fuel modeling at this point in the year suggest an average wildfire season for Wyoming, the 2024 fire season proved any type of wildfire season remains a possibility.
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“Wyoming takes an all-hands, all-lands approach to wildland fire suppression. Interagency coordination is important as we continue to work together to protect our communities, infrastructure, watersheds and critical resources." -Wyoming State Forester Kelly Norris
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Recognizing Wyoming's Women Veterans |
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 On June 12, the Governor proclaimed Women Veterans Day in Wyoming, honoring the extraordinary women who have selflessly served our great state and nation. The date commemorates the anniversary of the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948. Among those who joined me for the ceremony was Barbara Dickinson, a remarkable Wyomingite and female veteran. Barbara swore her oath in 1968 and served for 25 years in the United States Army, the Army Reserves, and the Wyoming National Guard, where she retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The proclamation recognizes Barbara, along with all women who have served in our armed forces.
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Governor Gordon congratulated the Wyoming Grants Management Office (GMO) on the approaching one year anniversary of deploying the Wyoming Grants Assistance Program (WYGAP).
The occasion coincides with the announcement of the WYGAP Anniversary Webinar: Project Planning Best Practices on July 9 from 10-11:30 AM MT
The WYGAP Initiative provides valuable information and hands-on assistance to state agencies, local government, and non-profit personnel; small business and land owners; and tribal and organizational leaders seeking information on available funding opportunities.
“Through the initiative our Grants Management Office seeks to help communities address one-time project funding to assist with infrastructure upgrades – particularly water and sewer issues – while also addressing economic development needs,” Governor Gordon said. “This upcoming webinar marks a year of focused, valuable, and continuing efforts to seek funding that Wyomingites have already paid into the federal purse and have every right to seek to reinvest in our communities.”
More information on the webinar can be found at the REGISTRATION LINK.
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 The annual Wyoming Agriculture in the Classroom Bookmark Contest Celebration was held at the Governor’s Residence. The event honors young people from across Wyoming for their creativity in association with their understanding of agriculture. Their enthusiasm was contagious, and a reminder that our future is bright!
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 The Wyoming Stable Token Commission (WYST) met last week. This followed news from the U.S. Senate of passage of the GENIUS Act, sponsored by Senator Cynthia Lummis.
“Through my Chairmanship of the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, it has been eye-opening to see the rapid pace at which digital assets – and their regulatory support – have progressed. We look forward to the launch of the Wyoming Stable Token,” Governor Gordon said.
"If people want to know where their dollars are and have them fully backed, that's where the Wyoming Stable Token comes in." - Anthony Apollo, Executive Director, Wyoming Stable Token Commission
LISTEN HERE: Stable Tokens Explained
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How BARR is Transforming Wyoming Schools
 MUST SEE: Governor Gordon has joined educators from across Wyoming to highlight the success of the BARR (Building Assets, Reducing Risks) framework.
A bright spot in Wyoming’s education system, BARR is transforming schools by strengthening relationships, improving student outcomes and creating a culture of support. Through powerful testimonials and real-world examples, the video showcases how this evidence-based approach is making a meaningful difference for students and educators alike.
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