Wyoming's citizen legislature is a gem of our state and our legislative process works. This legislature is forward-thinking, deliberative and deeply committed to strengthening Wyoming for all. The passion and debate our legislators bring to the table is absolutely critical to the work of both the House and Senate. Throughout this session, we encourage all Wyoming citizens to stay engaged in the legislative process and make your voice heard.
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In Wyoming, we believe in leaving things better than we found them. Be it our jobs, water, lands or communities, our strong work ethic and commitment to making things better for current and future generations is unwavering.
As the Wyoming Legislature convenes for the 2018 Budget Session, Republicans are dedicated to making progress on the most pressing matters facing our state. We're focused on diversifying Wyoming's economy for the long-term; ensuring fiscal discipline and smart planning for the future; making government more accountable and efficient; and preserving our way of life for Wyoming families.
Going into the 2018 Legislative Budget session, Wyoming remains strong and well equipped to tackle current and future challenges. Our state is the best place in the nation to raise a family, run a business and pursue the American dream. Wyoming citizens have every reason to feel optimistic about our future.
This session we will work to advance a number of bills aimed at making lasting and meaningful gains in diversifying Wyoming's economy. This is not a quick fix. It will require sustained dedication and investment from this and future legislatures. Many of the proposals we are working through reflect the recommendations and ideas from ENDOW (Economically Needed Diversity Options for Wyoming). ENDOW, established by Governor Matt Mead and the Wyoming State Legislature last session, is a 20-year strategy aimed at building and attracting new industries to diversify our state's economy.
Among the legislation recommended by ENDOW that we will consider this session are measures to keep and improve air service; extend broadband connectivity; grow job training opportunities; authorize virtual currency businesses to operate in Wyoming; require computer science education in K-12 schools; build out our international marketing and trade opportunities; and support Wyoming innovation and entrepreneurship.
As we work on diversification, we must also redouble our efforts to streamline, pre-permit and add value to the tremendous natural resources that deliver such incredible benefits to our state. It is our natural resource economy that pays the majority of our taxes, funds our schools and creates jobs for people statewide. Ensuring the energy sector's long-term viability is essential to keeping taxes low and our economy stable.
To follow the work of the legislature or to contact individual members, please visit lso.wyoleg.gov.
