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Rep. J.R. Riggins (R-Casper) is in stable condition after being hospitalized earlier this week.
During a Senate floor session, Sen. Bill Landen (R-Casper) took a moment to share Riggin’s condition, saying he had to “leave for some surgery.” Riggins was reportedly facing cardiac arrest.
“Rep. Riggins is experiencing some cardiac problems, some heart problems,” said Rep. Daniel Singh (R-Cheyenne). ”So he went to the hospital and has been unable to vote. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. I hope he’s doing ok.”
The next day, Rep. Jeremy Haroldson (R-Wheatland) said he had been informed that “[Riggins] is stable.”
Haroldson said Riggins plans to attend committee meetings virtually, but he cannot remotely cast floor votes.
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