CHEYENNE — Gov. Mark Gordon issued two executive orders Friday — one intended to “make Wyoming healthy again” and the other releasing state funds to feed Wyomingites as the federal government shutdown continues.

During a news conference at the state Capitol on Friday, Gordon announced Executive Order 2025-07, declaring a Public Welfare Emergency and authorizing up to $10 million in state emergency funds to provide food to Wyomingites reliant on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

As of Friday, November SNAP benefits are not expected to be issued on time, leaving roughly 26,000 Wyomingites without proper funds for food. Gordon expressed his concern especially for children, veterans and the elderly.

“Food insecurity doesn’t care about political parties,” Gordon said in a news r

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