CHEYENNE - A proposal to give $8 million in matching funds to University of Wyoming athletics will likely meet resistance this year among lawmakers who say they must reject spending the money at a time of budget constraints and possible slashes to other state programs.
Since supporters of the match feel equally passionate – including many in legislative leadership who argue the money is part of an ongoing UW program and will likely be reduced – the athletics spending will likely be one of the big budget fights this year.
Rep. Lloyd Larsen of Lander said he plans to oppose it, even though he isn't against to the match.