Gov. Matt Mead presents his draft budget to state lawmakers 

CHEYENNE (AP) — Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead says he believes the state can pay for government operations over the next two years without raising taxes despite the recent downturn in energy prices.

But Mead told state lawmakers in Cheyenne on Monday that Wyoming needs to figure out how it’s going to fund school construction and maintenance in coming years considering the soft market for coal.

“The longe...