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Rep. J.R. Riggins is “stable” in hospital and will join the Legislature

Representative J.R Riggins
Wyoming Legislator
Representative J.R Riggins

This story is part of our Quick Hits series. This series will bring you breaking news and short updates from throughout the state.

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.

This reporting was made possible by a grant from the Corporation For Public Broadcasting, supporting state government coverage in the state. Wyoming Public Media and Jackson Hole Community Radio are partnering to cover state issues both on air and online.

Jordan Uplinger was born in NJ but has traveled since 2013 for academic study and work in Oklahoma, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. He gained experience in a multitude of areas, including general aviation, video editing, and political science. In 2021, Jordan's travels brought him to find work with the Wyoming Conservation Corps as a member of Americorps. After a season with WCC, Jordan continued his Americorps service with the local non-profit, Feeding Laramie Valley. His deep interest in the national discourse on class, identity, American politics and the state of material conditions globally has led him to his internship and eventual employment with Wyoming Public Radio.

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