Wyoming Legislature approves air service bill
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The state Legislature has passed a bill that seeks to preserve and enhance commercial air service in Wyoming, providing $16 million in state funds for the effort.
Senate File 40 cleared its last hurdle on Thursday and now heads to Gov. Matt Mead's desk for his approval.
Under the bill, a special council would be created for one year to solicit bids from airlines and negotiate a $15 million, 10-year contract to provide daily flights to a major airport hub from Wyoming communities that join.
In addition, up to another $1 million would be used to bolster the state's current program that subsidizes air service.