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Wyoming’s small towns live on the edge every two years as they wait for state money

Wyoming is one of the few states that does not give cities or counties independent taxing authority, meaning these communities are largely reliant on appropriations from the Legislature to supplement the share of local sales and property taxes they receive.

The amount of direct distribution funding provided to local governments wildly fluctuates, according to Rick Kaysen, the executive director for the Wyoming Association of Municipalities. The state Legislature has doled out under $100 million in tight times or as high as $175 million when the economy is strong.

Katie King 307-266-0581, [email protected]

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