Two Casper, One Texas Man Indicted for COVID-19 Relief Fund Fraud
Georges Ngassa communicated with Gaston and Simon Dabre and coached them how to fill out the applications to receive the most money possible, according to the indictment.
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Wyoming Man Pleads Guilty to 7 Counts of Wire Fraud
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.
Gov. Gordon Announces Re-Launch of Energy Rebound Program
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 Gordon Withdraws Wyoming from COVID-era Unemployment Programs
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he is pulling Wyoming from its participation in federal supplemental unemployment benefit programs.
Some Wyoming Businesses Asked to Return Virus Relief Funds
The Tribune Eagle reported that about $3.5 million was returned voluntarily and another $9.7 million was requested.
Governor Gordon: Wyoming Will Receive $1.1 Billion in Federal Relief Funds
Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming will receive $1.1 billion in federal relief funds.
Natrona County School District Mulls New COVID Relief Spending
What the Legislature will do about education funding is unknown at this time.
CARES Act Funds for Wyoming Child Care Relief Program Expended, Program Now Closed
The Wyoming Department of Family Services announced on Thursday that funds provided by the CARES Act, as part of the Wyoming Child Care Relief Program, have been expended and that the program is now closed.
Wyoming Directs $5M to Behavioral Health During Pandemic
The funding may be used to provide no-cost services for Wyoming residents experiencing behavioral health challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Gordon Sends Emergency Support to Wyoming Hospitals
The Wyoming Department of Health is in contact with hospitals to discuss hospital capacity and surge plans.