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| Above, Mammoth Hot Springs terraces in Yellowstone National Park. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
In the event of future government shutdowns, the state of Wyoming seeks to take over the national parks within the state.
The Seattle Times reported:
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Legislation that would allow the state of Wyoming to take over operation of Yellowstone National Park and other facilities during a federal government shutdown was approved Wednesday by the state Senate.
The measure passed 17-12 and went to the House.
Under the proposal, the governor of Wyoming would be authorized to spend up to $500,000 to operate any national park or other federal facility, except military installations, within the state’s borders. Wyoming would surrender operation of any facility once a federal government shutdown ended.
Along with Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park is also in Wyoming.
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