The Wyoming Legislature is tasked with approving a balanced biennial budget for the State during the next month. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.

In his 2026 State of the State to the 68th Wyoming Legislature Monday morning, Governor Mark Gordon called on lawmakers to focus on the essential responsibilities of government, drawing on the lessons of the nation’s 250-year history to guide decisions for Wyoming’s future.

Speaking in the House Chamber to the Joint Session, the Governor framed his recommended 2027–2028 biennial budget as a practical, conservative plan built on the fundamentals that keep families strong, communities stable, and opportunity within reach. Gordon urged legislators to prioritize savings, continued development of Wyoming’s natural resources, support for agriculture, rural health care, education, economic development and an efficient state workforce.

The Governor also stressed the importance of continuing long term investment in Wyoming’s energy and mineral industries, expansion of agricultural markets as part of his overall support of statewide economic development efforts, strengthened water and natural resource protections, and key improvements to rural health care.

We’ll have more of the Governor’s State of the State address in future stories.