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Small business optimism reaches six-year high according to latest NFIB survey

By Equality State News | Jan 14, 2025

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index has experienced a notable increase, rising by 3.4 points in December to reach 105.1.

NFIB urges Wyoming lawmakers to prioritize small business needs

By Equality State News | Jan 14, 2025

Ahead of Governor Mark Gordon's State of the State address to the 68th Wyoming Legislature, NFIB State Director Michael Smith has called on lawmakers to prioritize small business interests and support economic growth in Wyoming.

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2023: Wyoming ranks 29th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $5,368,500

By Equality State News | Jan 9, 2025

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).

Wyoming sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Equality State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $45 million in property tax revenue for Wyoming, a 59.1% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Analysis: Wyoming one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Equality State News | Jan 6, 2025

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.