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Cheyenne Today
By the People, for the People
Wyoming Governor Calls for Focus on "Essentials" in State of State
Governor Mark Gordon urges lawmakers to prioritize savings, natural resources, agriculture, rural healthcare, and efficient government in biennial budget proposal.
Published on Feb. 11, 2026
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In his 2026 State of the State Address to the Wyoming Legislature, Governor Mark Gordon (R) called on lawmakers to focus the state's next biennial budget on the essential responsibilities of government. Gordon framed his budget recommendations as a practical, conservative plan built on fundamentals to keep families strong, communities stable, and opportunity within reach for future generations.
Why it matters
Governor Gordon's address reflects a broader debate in Wyoming and across the U.S. about the proper role and size of government. By emphasizing "essentials" like natural resource development, agriculture, healthcare, and efficient public services, Gordon is staking out a vision of limited government focused on core priorities rather than expansion of public programs.
The details
In his speech, 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. He called for restoring recommendations to deposit surplus income into the Permanent Mineral Trust Fund and maintain competitive pay for state employees. Gordon also stressed the importance of investing in Wyoming's energy and mineral industries, expanding agricultural markets, strengthening water and natural resource protections, and improving rural healthcare.
- Governor Gordon delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the 68th Wyoming Legislature.
- The Governor's proposed 2027-2028 biennial budget is the focus of his address.
The players
Governor Mark Gordon
The Republican Governor of Wyoming who delivered the 2026 State of the State Address to the state legislature.
Wyoming Legislature
The 68th Wyoming Legislature that Governor Gordon addressed in his State of the State speech.
What they’re saying
“We are accountable to the people in this chamber, and to those watching across Wyoming, but most of all to the generation that will live with the consequences of what we decide here.”
— Governor Mark Gordon (Sundance Times)
“My recommendation provides for an efficient government that is neither intrusive nor inattentive. It seeks to help people closest to the problems solve them for themselves. It represents the whole sense of our communities, and is transparent and responsive while not burdening our citizens or their industries.”
— Governor Mark Gordon (Sundance Times)
What’s next
The Wyoming Legislature will now consider Governor Gordon's biennial budget proposal and make any necessary amendments before passing a final state budget.
The takeaway
Governor Gordon's State of the State address lays out a vision of limited, efficient government focused on core responsibilities like natural resource development, agriculture, healthcare, and public services. This reflects a broader debate in Wyoming and nationally about the proper role and size of government.
