Education State of the States

Wyoming

By Christina A. Samuels — February 19, 2008 1 min read
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Gov. Dave Freudenthal (D) • Feb. 11

Unlike many other states, Wyoming finds itself in a healthy financial position, thanks to its mineral and energy wealth, but after making huge investments in education over the past few years, it’s time for restraint, Gov. Freudenthal told lawmakers. For the first year of the two-year budget cycle that begins this summer, he has recommended $1.4 billion in education spending, compared with the $1.1 billion that was appropriated for the current fiscal year. The governor also recommended spending $458 million over the two-year cycle for school renovation and construction.

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A version of this article appeared in the February 20, 2008 edition of Education Week

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