Federal employees across Wyoming are waking up to pink slips, but clarity remains elusive. Layoffs swept through multiple agencies, leaving workers stunned, communities uncertain, and critical services in limbo. Those affected—many on probationary status—describe a chaotic process with little explanation, deepening fears for public lands, permitting backlogs, and strained resources.
While state leaders praise the cuts as a win for efficiency, conservationists and tribal advocates warn of long-term consequences, particularly for Native communities. As agencies stay silent, the fallout continues—both for those who lost their jobs and the public who relied on their work.
