Letters to the Editor

WY Freedom PAC contribution

Howdy folks, the $25,000 contribution from the Crook County Republican Party to the WY Freedom PAC did not violate WS statute 22-25-104. The contribution was not designated in any way.

Once a political action committee receives a contribution it has sole responsibility for the distribution of its funds. The party did not specify how those funds were to be used.

They could be used for administrative costs, voter education, legal defense or candidate support. As the contributor, the party cannot govern the use of a political action committee’s funds.

The WY Freedom PA...