State Sen. Charles Scott, R-Casper, pointed to his alma mater Harvard University, which he said has gone in a negative direction because of programs like this.
Governor Gordon recently announced that he is open to hearing ideas from a wide-array of individuals when it comes to funding future projects in Wyoming.
Wyoming will continue to fight for the industries which have historically contributed the greatest revenue and which are best positioned to buoy the state going forward.
Burnett added that while the sheriff's office is currently down nine deputies and 18 deputies are eligible to retire at will, another four to six deputies are actively looking to leave.
Mead and the Department of Workforce Services worked with the Wyoming Workforce Development Council, as well as local economic development groups and other organizations, to access the federal funding.
The bill's language specifically prohibits any federal funds from being used to pay for abortions and health benefits that include coverage of abortion.