Gordon Unveils $692 Million Supplemental Budget — One-Third For Wildfires

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The Elk Fire burned nearly 100,000 acres across the eastern face of the Bighorn Mountains in northern Wyoming. It was one of the devastating wildfires across the state this season that burned 850,000 acres and depleted the state’s two-year wildfire fund in a matter of months. (Elk Fire photo by Chad Flanagan; Gordon photo by Matt Idler)

Gov. Mark Gordon unveiled his $692 million proposed supplemental budget for the 2025 legislative session on Thursday, one of the most important topics the Legislature will consider when it convenes in January.

Gordon said his budget is frugal yet serves the state’s long-term needs.

“In short, our expectations must remain high and our budget balanced,” Gordon wrote in the budget proposal. “Wyoming is the bellwether for that discipline, and together we can ensure that Wyoming is properly equipped to face the challenges that lie ahead.”…

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