Policy

In budget talks, Gov highlights cuts to programs for vulnerable

July 14, 2020 by Andrew Graham 4 Comments

In a presentation to lawmakers , Gov. Gordon announced cuts to programs that serve women, the elderly and those needing mental health and substance abuse treatment — sparking the ire of a leading Democrat.

State paying Barclays $2.5 million for work on Occidental deal

July 1, 2020 by Andrew Graham 6 Comments

The contract with Barclays emerged this week as lawmakers began to question Gov. Mark Gordon’s process to pursue the massive land purchase.

Governor preps bid for Occidental land, leaving Legislature out

June 24, 2020 by Andrew Graham 8 Comments

Gordon’s administration is preparing a July 1 bid to Occidental Petroleum for 1 million acres of land and 4 million mineral acres, using a process that won’t require legislative approval.

Nonprofits stemmed COVID impacts, then the state snubbed them

June 16, 2020 by Andrew Graham 1 Comment

As the state scrambled to respond to the pandemic, food banks, housing assistance and other nonprofits filled in the gaps. Then, the Wyoming Business Council excluded them from federal relief money programs.