Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
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CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has finalized the first round of state budget cuts totaling more than $250 million, with an additional $80 million in cuts to maintenance of state buildings and those at the university and community colleges. The 10% cuts to state agencies, boards and commissions will have significant effects on Wyoming communities and citizens, as the cuts will impact important services that people depend on and will reduce general fund dollars that enter the private sector. The Department of Health, with the state’s lar... Full story
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is describing the agency’s planned budget reductions for the current two-year budget period as difficult and unfortunate. “We wish we did not have to take these actions,” said Michael Ceballos, WDH director. “It’s tough to announce these budget reductions, but with the obvious decline in state revenues, the need to reduce our budget simply can’t be ignored.” Wyoming’s governor asked all state agencies to prepare significant budget reductions for the 2021-22 biennium, which began July 1. The reductions...