Governor Signs 3 COVID Relief Bills Into Law

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon signed three emergency relief bills into law this week in response to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The new legislation creates a spending plan for $1.25 billion in federal funds given to the state via the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act. State lawmakers passed Senate File 1001, Senate File 1002 and House Bill 1004 during a special session May 15-16. Senate File 1001 will give Gordon “flexibility” to spend the funds over several installments, including $450 million immediately, $400 million on July 15 and $40...