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Belser declined to outline those options, as they are still being finalized.

District officials recently proposed eliminating most athletics at the two schools.

The next step in Gordon's plan calls for state agency directors to identify programs for elimination by July 1, likely resulting in state employees losing their jobs.

The cuts will continue through the end of June, which concludes the current budget year, and into the next two-year budget.

Cloud Peak owns the Antelope and Cordero Rojo mines in Wyoming and the Spring Creek mine in Montana.

The company said it intends to offer jobs in other Gray markets to its Casper employees whose positions will be cut.

Various proposals to increase taxes were quickly defeated by lawmakers.

Executive Director of Operations John Davis says it is a challenge working with fewer people.

UW President Laurie Nichols says the university will address the situation and come back with recommendations.

The bill will go before the full Legislature when it meets early next year.