Governor set to use 1 billion in virus funding

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has identified the areas on which he will focus to administer federal dollars awarded to the state under the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. The Governor plans to strategically utilize the $1 billion in federal funds to address the immediate and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Health and Social Services, Education and Workforce, and Economic Diversity and Economic Development.
The Governor and his Cabinet are working to identify both short and long-term priorities within each of these areas of focus. The work not only includes identifying the most significant problems the state is facing due to the pandemic, but also identifying the best opportunities for investment of the funds. The process will include developing proposals for initiatives or new programs for consideration by the Legislature. Unlike previously received federal relief funds, the funds provided to the state by the ARP do not need to be immediately spent — the state has more than three years to spend the money. A preliminary plan will be released in June.
 

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