Good revenue news offers state an opportunity for reform
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by 4 Comments Wyoming is no longer facing a $1 billion budget deficit, creating the chance — but removing the political will — to break the boom-bust cycle.
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Revenue report erases Wyo’s general government budget deficit
Better than expected 2018 revenues and upgraded 2019-20 projections add $958 million to state balance sheets ahead of legislative session.
Wanted: Wall Street mavens seeking state government salaries
Lawmakers are working out how to bring Wyoming’s investments in house to save on million dollar management fees
Mead aligns with House on education budget
Gov. Matt Mead supports smaller cuts, spending from savings and diverting investment income to fund schools.
Obscure law frees millions for education
A largely unnoticed and complex piece of legislation passed last session freed $150 million for the education budget
