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If you ever take Highway 59 between Douglas and Gillette, you might have noticed that recently there are more state troopers giving out more citations. In addition to this increased police presence, Governor Matt Mead has proposed nearly 22 million dollars in safety upgrades. Why? Because since 2010, accidents on this section of Highway 59 have nearly doubled. But lawmakers are just now taking action. For Wyoming Public Radio Leigh Paterson reports.