Officials look into money for Wyoming cities, town, counties

Three of the state’s top five elected officials are backing Gov. Dave Freudenthal’s proposal for more money to help cities, towns and counties build roads, sewer lines and other infrastructure.

Secretary of State Joe Meyer, State Treasurer Cynthia Lummis and Superintendent of Public Instruction Trent Blankenship told the Joint Appropriations Interim Committee on Monday the need for infrastructure improvements in counties and municipalities is great.

One of the best ways to address those needs is through grants from the State Loan and Investments Board, Meyer said.

But, he added, "We need more money."

By The Associated Press

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