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Sep 20, 2023
Wyoming Unemployment Falls to 2.9% in August 2023
The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment […]
Sep 12, 2023
Proposed 2024 Workers’ Compensation Employer Industry Base Rates
Pursuant to the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Act, W.S. §§ 27-14-101 et. seq. and the Wyoming Administrative Procedures Act, W.S. §§ […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]