To solve budget crisis, state must first mend previous mistakes
Opinion
by 5 Comments Legislature’s failure to diversify revenue streams, raise taxes and expand Medicaid exacerbate the current “Armageddon to Wyoming’s budget.”
Dan Zwonitzer
Analysts’ memo to lawmakers predicts staggering revenue drops
An internal memo to the Legislature from its fiscal analysts anticipates $555 million to $2.8 billion in lost revenues from COVID-19 and an oil price war. “Armageddon,” in the words of one lawmaker.
Stripped of $1B limit, Gordon carbon capture bill clears House
The House on Friday passed a Gov. Mark Gordon-backed bill that would subsidize carbon capture projects through Wyoming residents’ electrical bills, without the original $1 billion subsidy limit.
Legislature convenes under a new roof and a gathering ‘storm’
The 65th Wyoming Legislature convened yesterday with much talk about a coming fiscal “storm” but little anticipation that lawmakers will batten down the hatches this year.
Gov: ‘Stability’ need crimped secretary of state’s bench bid
The secretary of state consulted Gordon before applying for judgeship, considers it a “compliment” the governor chose to keep him in the executive branch.
The secretary of state consulted Gordon before applying for judgeship, considers it a “compliment” the governor chose to keep him in the executive branch.
