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, Leigh Anne Manlove, 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: lmanlo@state.wy.us
State Capitol, Room 124
Cheyenne, WY 82002

To access a complete audio copy of Governor Freudenthal's remarks at the Western States Energy Symposium on October 26, 2009, click here.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

GOVERNOR RELEASES INVENTORY OF TRIPS USING STATE AIRCRAFT

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – From July 1, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2009, Gov. Dave Freudenthal used state-owned aircraft to meet with local government officials across Wyoming and to attend meetings that focused on energy, natural resource, education and social issues,

Monday, March 15, 2010

Governor Discusses Coal Bed Methane with Queensland Officials

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Dave Freudenthal today discussed coal bed methane issues with State of Queensland officials on his trip to Australia.

Friday, March 12, 2010

National Park Service Invites Public to Scoping Meetings on Yellowstone Snowmobiles

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The National Park Service will hold two public meetings in Wyoming to discuss its winter use plan for Yellowstone National Park. The meetings will be in Cheyenne on Monday, March 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Little America Convention Ce

Friday, March 12, 2010

Governor Announces Robust Plan to Combat Grasshoppers

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – An early, coordinated and aggressive plan of attack on the migratory grasshopper is essential to prevent depredation to Wyoming’s natural resources, according to Governor Dave Freudenthal who announced a vigorous suppression program today

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Governor Signs More Bills Today

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Today Governor Dave Freudenthal signed nine Senate and House acts into law.

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Governor Vetos Three Legislative Acts

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Dave Freudenthal exercised his veto authority in rejecting three bills from the just-ended legislative session.

Monday, March 08, 2010

First Lady Nancy and Gov. Dave Freudenthal to visit Australia

First Lady Nancy and Gov. Dave Freudenthal will visit Queensland, Australia, next week to study coal issues in the region, which shares several economic similarities with Wyoming.

Friday, March 05, 2010

Governor unsurprised by sage grouse decision, vows to press on with state's efforts

Gov. Dave Freudenthal said he is unsurprised the Fish and Wildlife Service declined to list the greater sage grouse as endangered but found the species to be threatened.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Gov. Freudenthal signs 19 bills into law

Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed 19 Senate and House Enrolled Acts into law Thursday, March 4.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Gov. Freudenthal discusses decision to decline third term campaign

Gov. Freudenthal explained his reelection decision to reporters, staff and Legislators in a press conference Thursday morning.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Gov. Freudenthal issues statement on not seeking reelection

Gov. Dave Freudenthal issued the following statement on Thursday, March 4, after announcing he will not seek a third term.

Thursday, March 04, 2010

Governor will announce reelection decision at 10 a.m.

Gov. Dave Freudenthal will announce whether he intends to run for reelection during a press conference today at 10 a.m. in his formal office.

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Gov. Freudenthal signs 17 bills into law

Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed 17 Senate and House Enrolled Acts into law Wednesday afternoon, March 3.

Monday, March 01, 2010

Judge Ed Grant to succeed Lynne Boomgaarden as Director of Office of State Lands and Investments

Gov. Dave Freudenthal is pleased to announce Ed Grant, a retired Wyoming District Court judge, will succeed Lynne Boomgaarden as the Director of the Office of State Lands and Investments.