Two recent budget cuts, a hiring freeze and a high turnover rate are being blamed for a steady decrease in the number of state employees in Wyoming over the past three years. In the past decade, the number of state workers grew steadily. But according to figures from the state Department of Administration and Information, since 2010, the number of state employees has dropped - to 8,545 in 2011, 8,493 in 2012 and 8,455 as of July 31. Gov. Matt Mead has said he wants a smaller and more efficient state government. But some lawmakers say they're hearing increased complaints from many state employees, and agency leaders say their offices can't get much leaner and still function.
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