JACKSON — The work isn’t done for the 67th Wyoming Legislature. Although a special session was narrowly avoided, lawmakers are turning their attention to the interim. It’s the period between
Wyoming Democrat, GOP leaders see common paths for economic diversification By Brendan LaChance on January 18, 2021
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CASPER, Wyo. Some Republican and Democrat leaders of the 66th Wyoming Legislature share similar visions for what could help diversify the state’s economy.
Majority Floor Leader Albert Sommers, a Republican representing Sublette County, said in a press conference with legislative leadership held last week that improving broadband access is crucial.
Sommers said that the COVID-19 pandemic has also highlighted this issue with people traveling and moving to Wyoming looking toward reliable, high speed internet.
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“We have people moving in[to] my area from all over,” Sommers said. Were high speed, reliable broadband more widely available, he suggested more people might consider re-locating to the state.