Tens of millions denied for Wyoming health department budget

Tens of millions denied for Wyoming health department budget

CHEYENNE—In a budget markup session Tuesday, the Wyoming Legislature’s Joint Appropriations Committee moved to strip tens of millions of dollars in requested fund increases from the Wyoming Department of Health budget. Led by Rep. John Bear, R-Gillette, and members aligned with the Wyoming Freedom Caucus, the JAC’s actions were rooted in a desire to stop the acceleration of government growth, even as some lawmakers warned the cuts could trigger …