Office of the Governor Press Releases

Here you will find the latest information on public appearances, speeches, announcements and other new items. Please contact the governor's press secretary, Cara Eastwood, for additional information and scheduling interviews. To find press releases, photos, audio clips, documents and more by month, use the calendar at right.

Contact the Press Office

Phone: 307.777.7437
E-mail: ceastw@state.wy.us
State Capitol, Room 124
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Monday, August 25, 2008

State of Wyoming should not enter into the pipeline business, Governor says

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - In a recent letter to the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Minerals, Business and Economic Development Interim Committee, Gov. Dave Freudenthal reiterated his support for the Wyoming Pipeline Authority and its work to address the state’s natur

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Governor criticizes Sen. McCain's push to renegotiate water compact

CASPER, Wyo. - The suggestion by Arizona Sen. John McCain that the Colorado Water Compact be ‘renegotiated over time’ was astonishing, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said on August 20 at a news conference in Casper.

Friday, August 15, 2008

State will consider helping buy, store Sylvan Pass avalanche equipment

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The state of Wyoming will “explore the possibility” of helping the National Park Service pay for additional avalanche control equipment for Sylvan Pass on the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said.

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Special loans help homeowners make efficiency upgrades

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Loan programs for Wyoming homeowners can help alleviate the cost of energy efficiency improvements such as installing attic insulation, replacing inefficient furnaces and adding storm windows and doors.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Leader named for follow up to 'Building Wyoming' conference

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Communities in Wyoming have the power to determine the future of the state as it grapples with the challenges of growth and development, Gov. Dave Freudenthal said in a thought-provoking speech Friday morning to a conference of planners

Thursday, August 07, 2008

'Energy Wise Wyoming' campaign educates on weatherization, heating bill relief

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - With natural gas and electricity prices predicted to rise sharply this fall and winter, several state agencies are coming together in a public information campaign to encourage Wyoming residents to do what they can to use less energy. The

Monday, August 04, 2008

Governor, legislators visit Kirby Creek Wildlife Trust Fund project

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - An effort to restore a Big Horn Basin stream to its historic channel that was funded in part by the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust got a recent visit from Gov. Dave Freudenthal and members of the Wyoming Legislature.

Friday, August 01, 2008

Governor names Nick Rahn to Wyoming Infrastructure Authority board

CHEYENNE, Wyo. - An executive with PacifiCorp Energy has been named to the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority board, Gov. Dave Freudenthal announced on August 1, 2008.