Mark Gordon in 2021 Governor's State of the State speeches
On Budget & Economy:
Make the state the digital asset epicenter of the U.S.
We continue to see success as a leader in digital asset banking. In September, we approved the first Special Purpose Depository Institution (SPDI) bank charter. It was Wyoming's first state bank charter in more than 14 years. We should continue our
efforts to make the state the digital asset epicenter of the U.S. Our delegation and I remain committed to aggressively pushing for the necessary federal actions to assure Wyoming benefits from this important innovation that Wyoming pioneered.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Crazed pursuit of 100% green energy will cripple the nation
Wyoming has long recognized the need for a broad energy portfolio that is reliable in reality, and not just on paper. The energy and environmental policies of Washington, D.C. have changed; radically changed. This crazed pursuit of 100% "green"
energy ignores the urgency of finding better ways to capture, use, and sequester carbon. It fantasizes that crippling our own nation is somehow good for our world. Nothing could be more off the mark.
Wyoming is embracing solar and wind development. Both are emerging and important parts of Wyoming's total energy portfolio. But, we are not fooled by false promises either. We want to see what can be done. Our long history of working with coal, oil
and natural gas, and regulating its related impacts to protect and enhance other natural resources, such as wildlife, is well established. Wind and solar development must be held to the same standards.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
On Energy & Oil:
Coal will help make Wyoming net negative in CO2 emissions
I will not waiver in my efforts to protect our industries; particularly, our coal industry. Paradoxically, it is the very industry which offers the best chance and most efficient way to remove C02 from our atmosphere. We can provide the means necessary
to make C02 capture a reality in Wyoming and preserve one of our most important industries. Many states talk about the importance of net zero carbon emissions. But, today, I challenge you to join me in making Wyoming net negative in C02 emissions.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
On Homeland Security:
We will partner with other states to address veteran suicide
Wyoming continues to see far too many individuals struggling with mental health issues resulting in high suicide rates. I am especially concerned about an ongoing epidemic of suicide that has plagued our armed forces and our veterans.
We will be partnering with other states to address veteran suicide. Work we began last year to address this issue in active duty service must also continue.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to Wyoming legislature
Mar 2, 2021
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