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Mega Millions to adopt nationwide changes starting April 5, says WyoLotto

WyoLotto is set to implement the upcoming national changes to Mega Millions, which will take effect starting April 5, 2025.

By Equality State News | Apr 1, 2025

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

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.

By Equality State News | Mar 31, 2025

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Wyoming: Social Security made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

By Equality State News | Mar 1, 2025

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

By Equality State News | Feb 28, 2025

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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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 6 petitions in Wyoming throughout 2024

By Equality State News | Feb 24, 2025

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