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Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry file 5 H-1B petitions in Wyoming throughout 2024

By Equality State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, five H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in Wyoming, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

WyoLotto's Robin Medina joins national problem gambling committee

By Equality State News | Mar 28, 2025

WyoLotto's Chief Operations Officer, Robin Medina, has been appointed to a national committee dedicated to supporting problem gambling initiatives.

Wyoming Lottery seeks digital marketing service proposals to enhance lottery app outreach

By Equality State News | Mar 28, 2025

The Wyoming Lottery Corporation (WLC) has announced its search for proposals from businesses and firms that specialize in digital marketing services.

How many H-1B petitions made by Wyoming employers were approved during 2024?

By Equality State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 85% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Wyoming were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

2022: How government transfer reliance in Wyoming has changed since 1970

By Equality State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 14.8% of income in Wyoming. How does this compare to historical figures?

How many H-1B petitions were made by Wyoming employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024?

By Equality State News | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry based in Wyoming submitted 118 H-1B petitions during 2024.

NFIB launches ad thanking Senator Barrasso for supporting small business tax deduction

By Equality State News | Mar 24, 2025

Wyoming's National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has initiated an advertising campaign to express gratitude towards Senator John Barrasso for his support of small businesses.

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3 basketball players from Wyoming to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Equality State News | Mar 18, 2025

Sheridan, Cheyenne and Casper players represent Wyoming in the tournament.

Jeff Collins joins WyoLotto Board; brings military experience

By Equality State News | Mar 18, 2025

WyoLotto has announced the addition of a new member to its Board of Directors.

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Wyoming has Isaak Mamot on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Equality State News | Mar 17, 2025

Casper player represents Wyoming in the tournament.

18 H-1B petitions filed by Health Care and Social Assistance employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry in Wyoming in 2024

By Equality State News | Mar 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Wyoming submitted 18 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Wyoming ranks 44th highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 14.8% in 2022

By Equality State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 14.8% of income in Wyoming—ranking it the eighth least dependent among U.S. states.

Wyoming ranks 37th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $10,831 in 2022

By Equality State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Wyoming received an average of $10,831 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th lowest in the nation.

2 H-1B petitions filed by Utilities employers classified under the Utilities industry in Wyoming in 2024

By Equality State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Wyoming submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

WyoLotto highlights March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Equality State News | Mar 10, 2025

WyoLotto has partnered with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) to mark March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

Analysis: Wyoming among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Equality State News | Mar 6, 2025

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.

Cowboy Draw player wins $787,864 jackpot with ticket bought in Upton

By Equality State News | Mar 4, 2025

WyoLotto officials have announced that a Cowboy Draw player has won a jackpot of $787,864 from the drawing held on Monday, March 3.

How many H-1B petitions were made by Wyoming employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry during 2024?

By Equality State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry located in Wyoming, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Wyoming: Residents received $725.67 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Equality State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.7% of income in Wyoming, providing an average of $1,248 per capita to residents.

Wyoming: Medicare dependency reached 3.5% in 2022

By Equality State News | Mar 2, 2025

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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