Legislature set to review affordable housing shortage

CASPER — In Jackson, workers camp out in cars and tents. 

In Cheyenne, hundreds commute from neighboring towns.

Meanwhile, Laramie is struggling to attract new businesses, Wyoming Public Media reported last year. 

All because of an affordable housing shortage. 

Lawmakers will look for solutions during this year’s interim legislative session. 

The interim session is the Legislature’s brainstorming period. Lawmakers meet to research dozens of issues affecting the state, and blueprint bills to address them. 

Earlier this month, the Joint Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivi...