Lander Man Sentenced to 5+ Years; Must Pay $16.4M in RestitutionLander Man Sentenced to 5+ Years; Must Pay $16.4M in RestitutionPaul McCown also attempted to open a gin distillery and fund it by applying for CARES Act funding through the Wyoming Business Council.Tom MortonTom Morton
$2,000 Checks All But Dead as GOP Senate Refuses Aid$2,000 Checks All But Dead as GOP Senate Refuses AidThe stonewalling drew criticism from all corners — Trump, Democrats, and leading Republicans. Associated PressAssociated Press
Wyoming to Help Petroleum Industry With Coronavirus FundingWyoming to Help Petroleum Industry With Coronavirus FundingProponents point out the pandemic has reduced travel, lowering demand for gasoline and jet fuel.Associated PressAssociated Press
New Wyoming COVID Relief Funds Created for Agriculture, Businesses, NonprofitsNew Wyoming COVID Relief Funds Created for Agriculture, Businesses, NonprofitsEligible agriculture, business and nonprofit entities can apply one time per fund.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Business Council Ends Application Period for Interruption Relief FundWyoming Business Council Ends Application Period for Interruption Relief FundThe Interruption Fund is one of the three relief programs administered by the Business Council.Tom MortonTom Morton
Wyoming Legislature Convenes Special Session to Allocate $1.25B in COVID-19 Relief FundsWyoming Legislature Convenes Special Session to Allocate $1.25B in COVID-19 Relief FundsThe State Constitution grants the Legislature 20 days for special session time, and the next one probably will be in late June.Tom MortonTom Morton