The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services is interested in keeping the public apprised of workforce-related issues affecting the state. Please visit the below-referenced links to view recent news and events associated with such issues. If you are a member of the media and would like to contact our Communications team, please email DWS-Communications@wyo.gov.

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Sep 7, 2023

DWS Unemployment Insurance Commission to Vote on Rule Changes During Regular Meeting

CHEYENNE – The Unemployment Insurance Commission will consider, and vote on, the adoption of proposed rule changes of Chapters 1, […]

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Aug 23, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.0% in July 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Aug 3, 2023

Wyoming Employment and Payroll: Broad-Based Growth in First Quarter 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that from first quarter 2022 to […]

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Jul 24, 2023

Mining Council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held August 11

Mining council 3rd Quarterly Meeting to be held August 11, 2023 The Wyoming Mining Council will hold their 3rd quarterly […]

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Jul 24, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.1% in June 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Jul 12, 2023

DWS taking public comment on Unemployment Insurance rules changes

CHEYENNE – The Unemployment Insurance Commission, in consultation with the Department of Workforce Services (DWS), is proposing changes to multiple […]

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Jun 22, 2023

Angela Hartley – Drube Named 2023 Jan Torres Woman Entrepreneur of the Year

Cheyenne, Wyoming – The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is pleased to announce that Angela Hartley-Drube has been awarded the […]

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Jun 19, 2023

Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 3.3% in May 2023

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]

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Jun 16, 2023

Save the Date: Safe + Sound Week, August 7-13

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Jun 14, 2023

OSHA Quarterly Commission meeting scheduled

Date: June 16, 2023Time: 9:30 a.m.Location: Via Zoom and at 5221 Yellowstone, Mt. Helen Room, Cheyenne WY, 82009 Zoom Link:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81377449316?pwd=S0Z2YnplRHVXYTh6d2g3ald2Y29uUT09 […]

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