Comment period open on local government ARPA grant rules

Many a government agency in Wyoming has mused on whether it will be possibility to access American Rescue Plan Act funding to support needed infrastructure projects, and it seems they will soon have their answer.

The State Lands and Investments Board (SLIB) has invited the public to comment on its proposed emergency rules for local government project grants.

These rules will then be considered by SLIB itself on July 21 at a special meeting.

The rules apply to the $50 million appropriated to the Office of State Lands and Investments earlier this year. The funds are intended to be used for merit...