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Wyoming’s fiscal challenges aren’t unique, just our failed approach

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January 26, 2021 by Michael Madden 7 Comments

West Virginia’s politics and economy look a lot like Wyoming’s, but it’s fiscal profile is much healthier because of diversification.

Gov. Mead’s budget proposes cuts, borrowing from rainy day

December 1, 2015 by Gregory Nickerson 1 Comment

Gov. Mead released his spending proposal today, which includes $159 million in cuts for the 2016 biennium, and borrowing $448 million from the "rainy day" fund for 2017-2018.

Cities and counties face rainy day as Wyoming sits on savings

January 6, 2015 by Gregory Nickerson Leave a Comment

Wyoming’s has $19 billion in savings — a handsome amount for a state of 584,000. Yet local leaders say the state lost sight of the purpose for the savings.

Mead adds $156M to spending as lawmakers eye oil prices

December 30, 2014 by Gregory Nickerson Leave a Comment

Amid a drop in oil prices, Wyoming has billions in liquid savings, more than enough to cover Gov. Matt Mead’s 2016 budget proposal.

Legislature wraps budget, looks to interim and special session

March 11, 2014 by Gregory Nickerson Leave a Comment

In 19 days the Wyoming legislature approved a $3.5 billion budget and passed some 132 bills, while setting the stage for a special session.

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