Union Pacific Predicts 25% Drop in Volume Because of VirusUnion Pacific Predicts 25% Drop in Volume Because of VirusUnion Pacific said the number of carloads of freight it delivered in the first quarter fell 7%.Associated PressAssociated Press
Senate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal, Sends it to HouseSenate Approves $500B Virus Aid Deal, Sends it to HouseThe package now goes to the House.Associated PressAssociated Press
Oil Market in Turmoil as Price Falls Below ZeroOil Market in Turmoil as Price Falls Below ZeroTraders are paying about $16 per barrel for U.S. oil to be delivered in June.Associated PressAssociated Press
Coronavirus Accelerates Decline of Slumping Coal IndustryCoronavirus Accelerates Decline of Slumping Coal IndustryCoal production in the U.S. is now expected to drop 25% in 2020.Associated PressAssociated Press
Pandemic Sends Rural Bankers Survey Index to All-Time LowPandemic Sends Rural Bankers Survey Index to All-Time LowThe overall index for the region plummeted to 12.1 in April.Associated PressAssociated Press
President Gives Governors Options on How to Reopen the EconomyPresident Gives Governors Options on How to Reopen the EconomyThey make clear that the return to normalcy will be a far longer process than Trump initially envisioned.Associated PressAssociated Press
White House Chooses Wyoming Delegation for Task Force to Reopen EconomyWhite House Chooses Wyoming Delegation for Task Force to Reopen EconomyU.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said, “There is much at stake as we work to defeat the virus and restore our economy."Tom MortonTom Morton
Cities, Counties Fear Losing Out on US Virus Rescue FundingCities, Counties Fear Losing Out on US Virus Rescue FundingLocalities below the half-million population threshold are in limbo.Associated PressAssociated Press