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Having lived in Wyoming for most of her life, Casper resident Laurie Longtine described to lawmakers Thursday the many ways public services have shaped her lived experiences.

The Natrona County Library, for one, is a place Longtine said she’s visited since she was a young child. She can remember watching county fair parades from its steps.

After she graduated from Natrona County High School, Longtine said she earned degrees from Casper College and the University of Wyoming.

These days, Longtine often walks the city’s pathway system, which could be glimpsed from the Basko Building where the Legislature’s Joint Revenue Committee was meeting.

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