Gov. Matt Mead

Analysis: Friess chooses national issues for governor’s race announcement

GOP donor Foster Friess joined the race for Wyoming governor on Friday, but it was unclear if state or national issues were on his mind

An Environmental Quality Council member spoke privately with a lawmaker about the agency, rather than in public, contrary to state lobbying rules.

Lawmakers drew heavily on savings to write the state’s two-year budget. Big cuts were largely avoided but some programs took hits.

Legislators, frustrated with Mead’s appointments, want more experience, fewer lawyers on public service commission.

Announcement could come as soon as Monday in front of legislative committee.