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Wyoming Continues To Be A Favorite For Shell Companies

Wyoming Public Radio | By Bob Beck
Published April 8, 2016 at 5:34 PM MDT
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The Panama Papers data leak revealed that millionaires and others may be hiding assets in shell companies around the world. Wyoming’s secretary of state says 24 of the businesses mentioned in the Papers are registered there. Bob Beck reports on how the state’s tax laws make it a tax haven.

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Bob Beck retired from Wyoming Public Media after serving as News Director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years. During his time as News Director WPR has won over 100 national, regional and state news awards.
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