CARES Act

A Wyoming man is facing up to 20 years in federal prison and up to a $250,000 fine after pleading guilty to wire fraud.

In a recent release, Governor Mark Gordon announced that up to $12 million of the remaining CARES Act funds will be used for the Energy Rebound Program.

Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he is pulling Wyoming from its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefit programs.

The Tribune Eagle reported that about $3.5 million was returned voluntarily and another $9.7 million was requested.

Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming will receive $1.1 billion in federal relief funds.

The funding may be used to provide no-cost services for Wyoming residents experiencing behavioral health challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Wyoming Department of Health is in contact with hospitals to discuss hospital capacity and surge plans.

At the board of education meeting on November 11, 2020, Albany County School District #1 (ACSD) offered an update on how the money it has received from the CARES Act had been used. The CARES Act resources are spread out over four main funds: Coronavirus Relief Fund Elementary & Secondary Education Emergency Relief Fund Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund Nutrition Funding Alloc

Proponents point out the pandemic has reduced travel, lowering demand for gasoline and jet fuel.

As of Nov. 10, a record 178 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized in Wyoming, 122 more than a month ago.