Alexx Sanchez asanch16@uwyo.edu Governor Matt Mead released his biennial budget proposal, which will make significant cuts to the university, as a letter to the members of the 63rd Legislature. In this letter Mead said the state has seen a tight budget coming due to the fall in energy prices and action will need to be…
Michael Rotellini Mrotell1@uwyo.edu The Syrian refugee crisis has brought many at the state level to look at their own state policy and discuss the best course of action to handle the problem at a state level. Governor Matt Mead earlier this year asked the Wyoming Humanities Council (WHC) to have talks focusing on both the…
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…
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…
