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Wyoming Workplace Safety Meetings Planned Around State

Responding to the trend of workplace shootings that have happened around the country, the state of Wyoming is offering free workplace training in April and May to inform workers and supervisors how to respond to active shooter situations and other …

Wyoming Gets Federal Disaster Declaration After June Flooding

Wyoming homes and businesses damaged by flooding in Niobrara and Johnson counties can seek federal aid thanks to a federal disaster declaration. President Barack Obama has approved a federal disaster declaration requested by Gov. Matt Mead, according to the Federal …

Wyoming Governor Creates Panel to Assess Marijuana

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead is creating a council to gauge the effects of marijuana usage in the state ahead of a push for a legalization initiative that could put the issue before voters next year. Mead announced Tuesday he’s putting …

Wyoming Governor Names Glause Insurance Commissioner

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead has selected Paul Thomas Glause as the new commissioner of the Wyoming Department of Insurance. Glause assumed the duties of commissioner on Jan. 3. The job is to regulate the insurance marketplace in Wyoming. Glause currently …

Wyoming Governor Open To Higher Fines For Worker Deaths

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead says more may need to be done to combat the state’s high workplace fatality rate. Mead told a meeting of the Wyoming Oil and Gas Industry Safety Alliance on Tuesday that new state workplace safety legislation …