Emiliano Zapata gathered seventy men in Morelos as the start of his revolutionary army.
Kansas became the first state in the union to subject securities and investment brokers to state regulation.
T/he greatest snow fall in U.S. history concluded in Tamarack, Californian. 451 inches.
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An instance of "blood rain" occurred in southern and central Italy, and Sicily.
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Alexander Graham Bell successfully transmitted the first intelligible human speech over a telephone system, saying, "Mr. Watson, come here—I want to see you".
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February 28, 2025
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing, uhh
War, huh, yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Edwin Starr. War, 1970.
Oil is at $67.29.
It'll go up over the next several days with the US and Israel ineffectually rocketing Iran, and Iran ineffectually rocketing the entire Arabian Peninsula in a war that's going to get much, much, worse.
War, what's it good for? Well it's good for raising the prices of everything, that's for sure.
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Pipelines create a lot of work while they're being built, although usually the pipeliners are from out of state.
March 3, 2026.
Oil is at $76.08.
Wyoming oil is oddly, still under $58.00/bbl.
March 4, 2026
There is no precedent for this. The sky is the limit.
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The Russian Orthodox Church excommunicated Leo Tolstoy. It was deserved, given his adoption of unconventional religious views.
The Oldsmobile plant was destroyed in a fire, which oddly enough would benefit the company as it was forced to rely on purchased parts, rather than manufacturing all of their own parts, massively dropping the price of their automobiles.
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Week four, and we have a budget:
Governor Gordon Statement on Passage of the Budget by Both Chambers
“The budget passed today restored almost all budget recommendations for the people of Wyoming.”
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - March 2, 2026 - Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) issued the following statement today regarding the passage in both chambers of The Essentials Budget.
“What a win for Wyoming! And what a win for the citizens across the state who got involved with their government, after the Freedom Caucus-controlled Joint Appropriations Committee members made sweeping cuts to an already lean budget, and came forward letting their voices be heard to their representatives.
I extend my gratitude to the members of the House who courageously opposed the proposed cuts and insisted on asking the tough questions, even late into the night. Questions that focused on transparency as well as, critically, the underlying reasons for making those cuts. These questions struck a chord statewide and were powerfully voiced right here in Cheyenne by citizens from across Wyoming.
I want to also thank the Senate, whose stalwart leadership paved the way to this amazing victory.
The budget passed today restored almost all budget recommendations for the people of Wyoming and, as one Senator said, is only $53M below my overall recommendation. By my back-of-the-napkin calculations, that’s close to 99%.
Wyoming's future is indeed bright. We must continue to invest in our potential, grow our industries, preserve our small-town identity, and stand firm against the hysteria of national groups seeking to undermine our state.”
The Governor would like to personally thank the members of the House who stood for Employee Compensation on third reading: Representatives Brown, L, Byron, Campbell, E., Chestek, Clouston, Connolly, Davis, Erickson, Filer, Fornstrom, Geringer, Harshman, Jarvis, Larsen, L., Larson, JT, Lawley, Lien, Nicholas, Posey, Provenza, Riggins, Sherwood, Singh, Storer, Styvar, Tarver, Thayer, Washut, Williams, Wylie and Yin.
As well, the Governor would like to personally thank the members of the Senate who stood for restoring the Governor’s budget recommendations on second reading: Senators Anderson, Barlow, Brennan, Case, Cooper, Crago, Crum, Dockstader, Driskill, Gierau, Jones, Kolb, Landen, Love, Nethercott, Olsen, Pappas, Rothfuss, Schuler, Scott
For more information:
Amy Edmonds, Communications Director, amy.edmonds@wyo.gov
Janelle Collins, Strategic Communications Director, janelle.collins@wyo.gov
Governor Gordon Signs First Bills of the 2026 Budget Session
February 27, 2026
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) signed his first bill of the 2026 Budget Session into law today, signifying his strong support of life by signing HEA0001 HB0004, Birthing centers - Medicaid coverage into law.
Amidst growing maternity deserts across rural Wyoming, this bill allows critically needed birthing centers to serve more pregnant mothers. By allowing medicaid coverage at these centers, Wyoming has provided another financial tool to keep these centers open and mothers have another option for their maternity care.
“I am pleased to sign my first bill today. HEA0001 helps our expectant mothers. And supporting life does not end with words, it requires action,” Governor Gordon said. “There are rural areas in Wyoming where accessing maternity care is a real challenge. This bill allows Medicaid coverage at birthing centers and is a common-sense step that strengthens access for mothers across our state. Healthy beginnings matter. When we invest in mothers and babies, we invest in Wyoming’s future.”
The Governor also signed the following enrolled acts into law.
HEA0002 HB0005 Oil and gas bonding pool-investment and earnings
HEA0003 HB0034 Firefighters-retirement plans
HEA0004 HB0035 Firefighters - paid leave and hazard pay
SEA0002 SF0018 Attendance of students in K-12 schools
SEA0003 SF0031 Uniform mortgage modification act.
SEA0004 SF0047 Increase of Hathaway scholarship awards.
SEA0005 SF0030 Elections-voter registration revisions.
SEA0006 SF0024 Lottery tickets-acceptance of debit card payments.
SEA0007 SF0011 Burials of indigent veterans-amendments.
SEA0008 SF0008 Absconding for criminal purposes-criminal offense.
SEA0009 SF0007 Theft amendments.
SEA0010 SF0005 Hospital bankruptcy proceedings.
SEA0012 SF0006 Eligibility for Medicaid-criteria.
SEA0013 SF0009 Fentanyl to minors-enhanced penalty.
SEA0014 SF0017 Good neighbor authority-amendments.
SEA0015 SF0032 911 funding.
SEA0016 SF0052 2026 large project funding.
SEA0017 SF0068 Water districts-funds for maintenance projects.
SEA0018 SF0079 Sales and use tax reorganization.
SEA0019 SF0080 Department of revenue-electronic communication.
SEJR0001 SJ0001 State management-federal mineral leases.
Governor Gordon Continues Bill Signing for the 2026 Budget Session
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - March 2, 2026 - The Governor signed the following enrolled acts into law.
SEA0011 SF0161 Subleasing of state lands-exemptions.
HEJR001 HJ0002 Federal mineral royalties - state share.
Governor Gordon Signed the Following Bills
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - March 3, 2026 - The Governor signed the following enrolled acts into law:SEA0001 SF0002 Legislative BudgetSEA0020 SF0019 Epinephrine delivery methods.SEA0021 SF0022 Unincorporated nonprofit associations-amendments.SEA0023 SF0071 Wyoming department of homeland security.SEA0024 SF0053 Keeping amateurism in high school athletics.SEA0025 SF0012 Wyoming national guard reenlistment bonus program.SEA0026 SF0013 Wyoming national guard member referral-amendments.
Governor Gordon Thanks Legislature for Good Work, Issues Concise Line-Item Vetoes to Protect Constitutional Balance of Powers
March 05, 2026
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today presented a series of concise line-item technical vetoes to The Essentials biennial budget, (SEA0027 SF0001) emphasizing the need to preserve Wyoming’s constitutional separation of powers and prevent the state budget from becoming a vehicle for legislative overreach that micromanages executive branch functions.
The Governor first thanked lawmakers in his veto message for producing a budget aligned with his priorities supporting key investments in Wyoming's future – including her families and communities – despite Joint Appropriations Committee actions in December and January cutting areas of value to the citizens of the Cowboy State.
In the letter to House and Senate leadership, Governor Gordon explained areas in the budget that crossed a constitutional boundary by attempting to direct how the executive branch manages its personnel and administers programs. Many of the vetoes in the 2027-2028 bill were similar to ones he had exercised in past budgets.
“In its simplest form, the Legislature passes legislation and the Executive branch enforces that legislation. Likewise the Legislature appropriates funds for the running of state government,” Governor Gordon said. “The Executive Branch sees that those funds are used expeditiously and efficiently. It is not the role (though it may be an understandable temptation) of the Legislature to attempt to assume the extent of executive functions such as deciding how many positions, the level of individual pay, or the classification of specific employees of the executive branch.”
The Governor noted that creeping legislative overreach language (beginning in 1971) has gradually been appearing in Wyoming budgets over the past few decades, often bypassing the constitutional limits of the Legislature and embedding micromanaging overreach inside appropriations bills. Gordon said his vetoes are intended to reaffirm constitutional boundaries while still respecting the Legislature’s authority over state spending.
“It is my intent that the executive agencies, subject to my approval, will be able to determine the number and duties of their employees within the confines of the amount of funds appropriated by the Legislature,” Governor Gordon said. “The Legislature’s categorical appropriations into series 100 provides sufficient restriction to ensure that the expenditures are limited to personnel costs and that there is no increase in cost to the State.”
Governor Gordon also vetoed provisions affecting programs such as economic development, the University of Wyoming, and reporting requirements that could hinder the ability of agencies to respond quickly to emerging needs.
Despite their differences, the Governor praised the Legislature for supporting key priorities that strengthen Wyoming’s workforce and communities.
“It has been a difficult session at times, and Wyoming should appreciate your hard work this budget session,” Governor Gordon said. “Still, you have kept on task to provide Wyoming with a true biennial, constitutionally sound budget.”
The Governor ended his message with this, “Our founders wisely established well-reasoned separate branches of government so that each could perform its responsibilities effectively while maintaining the proper balance of power. Our Constitutions do not give us rights. Those are given by God. The Constitution keeps government in check so that it does not usurp our rights. Preserving that balance of power ensures Wyoming’s government remains accountable, efficient, and faithful to the Constitution we are sworn to uphold.”
The Governor’s veto message has been transmitted to legislative leadership for consideration.
The Governor also signed the following enrolled acts into law today:
HEA0005 HB0112 Riverton state office task force-sunset.
HEA0006 HB0106 Smokebuster module leaders.
HEA0007 HB0032 English proficiency-commercial motor vehicle drivers.
HEA0008 HB0008 Stalking of minors.
HEA0009 HB0026 Vehicle registration fees-tribal governments.
HEA0010 HB0105 K-12 school facilities appropriations-2.
HEA0011 HB0107 Local government distributions.
HEA0012 HB0009 Grooming of children-offenses and amendments.
HEA0013 HB0028 Sexual exploitation of children-amendments.
HEA0014 HB0025 Wyoming's tomorrow scholarship program amendments.
HEA0015 HB0024 Review of charter school applications.
HEA0016 HB0002 Fast Track Permits Act.
HEA0020 HB0087 Omnibus water bill-planning.
SEA0022 SF0027 Leashed dogs for tracking-black bear.
Governor Gordon Signs Bills, Vetoes SF 119, Citing Constitutional Concerns and Budget Restrictions
March 06, 2026
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today vetoed Senate Enrolled Act No. 29 / Senate File 119 – Strategic investments and projects account – repeal, citing concerns in his veto letter that the legislation unnecessarily restricts the Executive Branch’s constitutional role in recommending and balancing the state budget.
The bill repeals the statutory mechanism allowing a portion of earnings from the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund (PMTF) to flow into the Strategic Investments and Projects Account (SIPA) and redirects those funds to reserve accounts instead of the General Fund.
“Upon review of each section of this Act, something less innocuous may also be afoot: limiting the Chief Executive’s ability to make budget recommendations by reducing access to revenue, thereby establishing an unreasonable one-sidedness between the Executive and Legislative branches,” Governor Gordon said.
According to the January 2026 Consensus Revenue Estimating Group (CREG) forecast, the legislation would prevent the Governor from utilizing approximately $496.7 million that was available for his recommended budget.
Governor Gordon noted that while transparency in the budget process is an important goal, the bill does not accomplish that objective and instead creates new limitations on the Governor’s ability to responsibly propose and balance Wyoming’s budget.
“If the intent is to simplify the budget process, this is not a forthright avenue,” Governor Gordon said. “I cannot agree with an approach by the Legislature which attempts to restrict the Executive Branch’s ability to propose a responsible budget within the limits set by our Wyoming Constitution.”
A copy of the Governor’s veto letter has been transmitted to the Legislature and is available upon request.
The Governor signed the following enrolled acts into law:
HEA0017 HB0023 Participation in school activities.
HEA0018 HB0128 Enhanced oil recovery-severance tax exemption.
HEA0019 HB0075 Virtual currency kiosks.
HEA0021 HB0122 Wyoming rural health transformation program.
HEA0022 HB0003 Wyoming pregnancy centers-autonomy and rights.
SEA0028 SF0067 Wyoming state guard-amendments.
SEA0030 SF0041 Portable benefit accounts.
SEA0031 SF0048 Stem Cell Freedom Act.
SEA0032 SF0020 Data privacy-government entities.
SEA0033 SF0010 Contracts for holding and treating mentally ill detainees.
SEA0034 SF0004 Medicaid rate increase-EMS services.
SEA0035 SF0026 Game and fish property tax exemption-amendments.
SEA0036 SF0090 School facilities-use fees.
SEA0037 SF0105 Real estate brokers-duties and disclosure amendments.
SEA0038 SF0044 Gambling amendments.
SEA0039 SF0046 Skill based amusement games-licensed liquor establishments.
SEA0040 SF0014 Literacy position for K-3 reading program.
SEA0041 SF0107 Motor vehicle registration and plate issuance system.
SEA0042 SF0070 Omnibus water bill-construction.
SEA0043 SF0059 K-12 language and literacy program.
SEA0044 SF0056 Kratom product regulation.
SEA0045 SF0021 Wyoming stable token-amendments.
SEA0046 SF0035 School district-cell phone and smart watch policies.
SEA0047 SF0050 State engineer-surface and ground water study.
SEA0048 SF0058 Wyoming Indian Child Welfare Act sunset repeal.
SEA0049 SF0095 Driver's and motor vehicle services-third party providers.
SEA0050 SF0102 Wyoming energy transmission study.
SEA0051 SF0045 Local approval for simulcasting.
SEA0052 SF0088 Sex offenders-residence near child care facilities.
SEJR0002 SJ0006 Shared parenting day.
SEJR0004 SJ0009 Keeping public lands protected and decisions local.
