January 27, 2023 |
In the Senate, a bill sponsored by Sen. Larry Hicks of Baggs that would send over $5 million in “rainy day” fund money to border states to help stem the flow of illegals was approved on 3-2 vote. Sen. Hicks said Wyoming law enforcement is mopping up the problems associated with the flow of illegals largely through drug busts involving deadly fentanyl.
Pictured above: File photo of U.S.-Mexican border.
Senate File 166 would set aside $2.6 million in each of the next two fiscal years to assist Arizona, Florida and Texas with their existing with border wall programs or the transportation of illegals to sanctuary cities. Senator Hicks said Wyoming needs to send help to the source of the problem.
Betsy Anderson, Governor Mark Gordon’s deputy chief of staff and general counsel, spoke in favor of the bill. The governor has demonstrated his support for border states in the past, even threatening to send National Guard troops to Texas.
