Anthony Rodd arodd@uwyo.edu Amidst the recent state financial crisis, the joint budget appropriations committee has been meeting the past two months to decide on the new established budget for the biennium, which will have rippling effects through the university. The meetings are comprised with agencies across the state and the University of Wyoming. Bill Mai,…
Michael Rotellini Mrotell1@uwyo.edu Community colleges all over Wyoming are projected to lose a good part of funding due to the economic forecast presented by the state. Wyoming Governor Matt Mead announced last month the low prices for oil, gas and other energy sources would be resulting in a loss of revenue amounting around $619 million…
Alec Schaffer aschaff3@uwyo.edu Predicted budget shortcomings for the City of Laramie may mean during the 2015 fiscal year it will be receiving $865,023 less than previously planned Traditionally the City of Laramie has relied heavily on state shared hardship funding; however, in light of the recent financial troubles facing the state hardship funding is being…
Kip DeCastro kdecastr@uwyo.edu October’s CREG report predicts $159.7 million economic shortfall, which could affect tuition, raises and more at the University of Wyoming. The Consensus Revenue Estimating Group report paints a bleak picture of the state’s financial situation, stating the current biennium (July 1st 2015 to June 30th 2016) should expect a shortfall of $159.7…
