State of Wyoming
Recent News About State of Wyoming
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Wyoming has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 14.8% of income in Wyoming. How does this compare to historical figures?
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3 basketball players from Wyoming to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Sheridan, Cheyenne and Casper players represent Wyoming in the tournament.
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Wyoming has Isaak Mamot on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Casper player represents Wyoming in the tournament.
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Wyoming ranks 44th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 14.8% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.8% of income in Wyoming—ranking it the eighth least dependent among U.S. states.
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Wyoming ranks 37th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,831 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Wyoming received an average of $10,831 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th lowest in the nation.
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Analysis: Wyoming among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Equality State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Wyoming is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Wyoming: Residents received $725.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.7% of income in Wyoming, providing an average of $1,248 per capita to residents.
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Wyoming: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 3.5% of income in Wyoming, providing an average of $2,549 per capita to residents.
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Wyoming: Social Security made up 5.6% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.6% of income in Wyoming, providing an average of $4,078 per capita to residents.
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Wyoming: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1% of income in Wyoming, providing an average of $708 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Wyoming among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Equality State News shows that Wyoming is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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2023: Wyoming ranks 29th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,368,500
In 2023, Wyoming received $5,368,500 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 29th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Wyoming one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Equality State News shows that Wyoming is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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In Wyoming, 37 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Wyoming registered 37 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Wyoming receives 1 EDA grant totaling $168,500 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Wyoming received one grant totaling $168,500 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Wyoming receives 2 EDA grants totaling $5,000,000 for planning in 2023
Wyoming received two grants totaling $5,000,000 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Wyoming receives 1 EDA grant totaling $200,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Wyoming received one grant totaling $200,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Wyoming one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Equality State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Wyoming is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Wyoming's license tax revenue down 6.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Wyoming collected $62 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Wyoming, 29 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Wyoming registered 29 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).