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Wyoming Jobless Rate Falls To 4.8 Percent

Associated Press — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:57:14 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming's unemployment rate fell slightly in April to 4.8 percent.

The jobless rate was 4.9 percent in March.

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says the state's unemployment rate remained significantly lower than the national rate of 7

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Wyoming Extended Unemployment Checks To Be Cut

Associated Press — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:01:12 +0000

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Extended unemployment payments in Wyoming will be reduced starting later this month because of federal budget cuts.

People who have exhausted their regular 26 weeks of state unemployment benefits are eligible for 14 weeks of emergency payments

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UN: Global Youth Unemployment Rate Is Rising

Associated Press — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:37:14 +0000

GENEVA (AP) — The U.N.'s labor office says youth unemployment is likely to rise globally to 12.8 percent by 2018, wiping out gains made in the recent economic recovery.

A report by the International Labour Organization said Tuesday the rate of unemployment among people aged 15 to 24 was 12

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Unemployment Drops to 7.5 Percent

Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:59:07 +0000

The unemployment rate is now at a four-year low of 7.5 percent. The government says employers added 165,000 jobs last month -- and that hiring in the previous two months was stronger than was first thought

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Wyoming Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.9 Percent in March

Anthony Pollreisz — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:09:16 +0000

The unemployment rate in Wyoming remains very low compared to national figures.

For a fourth consecutive month, Wyoming’s statewide unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent in March – nearly th

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What States Have the Highest Unemployment Rates?

Kathy Landin — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:10:32 +0000

It’s not easy being unemployed or under-employed, but you are definitely not alone. Even with a highly positive new jobs report just out and the country apparently on an upswing, an unemployment rate of 7.7 percent means a lot of people still need jobs.

But that doesn’t mean the situation is hopeless for anyone. If you’re spent on looking for available jobs in your current locale because it seems like the well has dried, you could be right. Some states have higher unemployment rates than others, and you could be stuck living somewhere that’s not helping you. It might be time to relocate.

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Recent College Graduates Having a Ridiculously Tough Time Finding Work

Shauna Wright — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 18:34:09 +0000

As the debate rages over whether getting a college degree is worth the money, a new set of statistics is giving many people pause — seems half of recent college grads are either jobless or underemployed in positions that don’t fully use their skills and knowledge.

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Barrasso Says Unemployment A Health Problem [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:08:40 +0000

U-S Senator John Barrasso released a subcommittee report detailing the health impacts of high unemployment. Amy Richards has a report. A Casper man is being accused of having sex with minors. Kevin Koile has details. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Enzi Supports Antipiracy Bill Delay [AUDIO]

Doug Randall — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:45:28 +0000

U-S Senator Mike Enzi says delaying this week's senate vote on internet antipiracy legislation was a good decision. Amy Richards has a report. A Senior Economist with the Research and Planning Section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says Wyoming's unemployment rate remained unchanged in December at 5.8 percent. David Bullard says that number has showed little change for the past six months. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Mountain Economy, Tips for Jobless on the AM Zone

Dave Chaffin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:45:41 +0000

Today a 7:37AM MST, economist Ernie Goss will be our guest to update us on the latest mountain states economic report.

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Forest Service Considers Drilling Proposal (AUDIO)

Doug Randall — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:41:41 +0000

The U-S Forest Service will take another look at a controversial proposal by a Houston-based company to drill 136 wells in the Wyoming Range. Amy Richards has a report. Wyoming's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped by a tenth of a percentage point in October, according to David Bullard with the Wyoming Department of Employment's Research and Planning Division. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Wyoming Company Wants Grant to Study Transportation [Audio]

Doug Randall — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:26:12 +0000

Wyoming's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased in April. A Cheyenne company has received money to pursue a federal grant to study transportation issues related to environmental quality. Amy Richards has a report. Click past jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.

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Today It's About Jobs…And Then The Deficit…In The Morning Zone

Dave Chaffin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 11:42:15 +0000

Today in The Morning Zone, Joan Evans, Director of Wyoming Workforce Services guests in the 8:07AM segment. She will have a chance to chat with Dave about Workforce Development in Wyoming and the newly reorganized Department of Employment and Workforce Services. But first, at 7:07AM MDT, As the Federal Government stands in over $14 trillion [...]