Economy

Governor Matt Mead says he has concerns about a recently announced U.S.-China agreement setting targets for CO2 emissions out to the year 2030.

The U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve the Keystone XL Pipeline Friday by a vote of 252-161.

Barrasso says while it's a terrible deal for Americans, it’s a great deal for the Chinese government and the Chinese economy.

The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that total unemployment insurance (UI) covered payroll increased by $97.3 million (3.2%) in first quarter 2014.

The Office of State Lands and Investments held their oil and gas lease auction on November 5, 2014 in Cheyenne.

Wyoming's economy continues to grow. That's according to the October 2014 issue of the Wyoming Insight now available from Economic Analysis Division.

Wyoming's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly to 4.7 percent in September, up from 4.6 percent in August.

Work is underway on a statewide project to convert all of WYDOT’s roadway lighting to LED, an upgrade expected to save the department about $690,000 a year in energy costs.

There have been many speculations of the country's unemployment rate, but is it nearly as bad as the media makes it out to be? And how does Wyoming rate compared to other states in the union?

Laramie County Commissioner Troy Thompson says Magpul Industries is still considering where to locate in Cheyenne. He says the original plan was to find a temporary home and then build a permanent site. But, he says the company is considering other options...

Gov. Matt Mead has signed the $3.3-billion budget bill that will cover state funding for the coming two years.

When it comes to states managing their finances and the welfare of its people, how does this state stack up against the other 49? Good. Really, really good! According to Yahoo finance, Wyoming ranks #2 in the Best Run States in America.