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.
University of Wyoming employees will see pay raises of about $8 million starting July 1, under a plan to be presented to the Board of Trustees next week.
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.