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Mar 18, 2025
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.6% in January 2025
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Feb 28, 2025
Wyoming Council for Women Seeks Nominations for Outstanding Female Entrepreneurs
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy […]
Feb 19, 2025
DWS taking public comment on OSHA – Practice and Procedure Rules on Enforcement and OSHA – Construction 1926 on Personal Protective and Life Saving Equipment – Subpart E
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the OSHA Commission, is seeking public comment on two chapters […]
Feb 7, 2025
Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Modest Job Growth Continued in Third Quarter 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from third quarter 2023 to […]
Jan 29, 2025
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.5% in December 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Jan 10, 2025
Mining Council Quarterly Meeting to be held February 7
Wyoming Mining Council’s 1st Quarterly Meeting of 2025 will be held Friday, February 7th, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The meeting […]
Jan 2, 2025
First Quarter 2025 Workforce Development Council meeting to be held virtually
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Workforce Development Council (WWDC) will hold its next quarterly meeting virtually on Thursday, Jan. 9, from […]
Dec 23, 2024
Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.3% in November 2024
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Dec 19, 2024
Wyoming Occupational Fatalities Increase to 45 in 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the number of occupational fatalities […]
Nov 27, 2024
DWS taking public comment onWorkers’ Compensation Division rules,Chapter 9: Fee Schedules
CHEYENNE – The Department of Workforce Services (DWS) is seeking public comment on the proposed Workers’ Compensation program rules Chapter […]