Local MLA in Colorado this week aiming to boost partnerships in the U.S.

By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on December 11, 2024.

Cypress-Medicine Hat MLA Justin Wright is taking part in a year-end tour alongside fellow representatives with the goal of cementing ties with partners in the U.S.

Wright joined his U.S. counterparts at Council of State Governments West’s Western Legislative Academy in Colorado Springs on Monday, for a multi-day legislative leadership training program.

“I am honoured to have been nominated by my legislative counterparts to join them as Alberta’s very first participant in this esteemed program,” said Wright. “I look forward to establishing our province as a valuable addition to the Academy and am excited to champion Alberta as a secure, stable and reliable trade and investment partner with key influencers in state-level policy circles.”

Following this, Angela Pitt, MLA for Airdrie-East, will later be heading to Austin, Texas for the National Conference of State Legislatures Legislative Leaders’ Symposium.

According to the province, these visits aim to set the stage for growing co-operation heading into 2025.