Wyoming Highway Patrol limited mileage and overtime to offset budget overrun, transportation department says

The Wyoming Highway Patrol managed a 2026 budget overrun by restricting mileage and overtime hours, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation. Officials stated that the shortfall was identified early enough to remain manageable and that the agency maintains a balanced budget. The department had previously restricted overtime in 2025 after discovering overspending within the agency's $3.2 million overtime budget.