Wyoming 211 Saw 285% Increase In Rental Assistance Requests In 2020
Wyoming 211 saw a 285% increase in rental assistance requests and a 95% increase in utility assistance requests in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Keep Reading | 628 words
Report: Wyoming Airports Contribute $2 Billion To Economy
Wyoming’s 34 airports generate more than $2 billion in economic activity each year, according to a Wyoming Department of Transportation study. Keep Reading | 604 words
Gordon Announces Steps to Boost Wyoming Energy, Tourism, Ag
A series of steps aimed at improving Wyoming’s primary economic drivers has been proposed or endorsed by Gov. Mark Gordon. Keep Reading | 806 words
UW, Colleges Launch Collaborative Effort To Improve Wyoming’s Economy
The University of Wyoming and the state’s seven community colleges are launching a collaborative effort to better prepare Wyoming students for the state’s evolving economy and encourage entrepreneurship, officials announced Monday. Keep Reading | 879 words
Wyoming Applies Federal Coronavirus Relief Funds To Internet, Processing Plants
Two programs set up to help Wyoming businesses in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic are almost out of money, but the distribution of federal relief funds to help the state is continuing, Gov. Mark Gordon said Wednesday. Keep Reading | 516 words
Wyoming Economic Indicators Up from May, Still Down From 2019
The indicators that point to Wyoming’s economic health improved slightly in June from May, but the state’s economic health remains worse than it was one year ago, according to a state report. Keep Reading | 635 words
Wyoming Cities Have Different Responses To Severe Tax Declines
Like Wyoming’s counties and the state itself, Wyoming’s cities are having to reduce their spending in the face of declining tax revenues. Keep Reading | 1275 words
Wyoming’s Economic Health in April Worst in 15 Years
Wyoming’s economic health in April was at its lowest level seen in 15 years, according to a state agency. Keep Reading | 552 words
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More Than 60% of Wyoming Workers See Wage and Hour Cuts
More than 60% of the Wyoming residents polled for a University of Wyoming survey have seen their work hours or pay cut because of the coronavirus. Keep Reading | 599 words
Competitive pay, flexibility keys to hiring seasonal workers, say officials
Wyoming’s unemployment rate is a good indicator of a healthy economy: people are working and therefore able to buy homes, cars — and Christmas and Hanukkah gifts. Keep Reading | 1092 words