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But a decline quits could signal that the job market has lost some of its previous momentum.

Monday, Blackjewel failed to secure $20 million in emergency funding, and then immediately closed the mines and sent more than 600 mine workers home.

The number of job openings has declined from a record 7.6 million in November to 7.4 million in April.

Mineral extraction employment grew 1.5 percent from last year. Related industries also increased.

The state's unemployment rate dropped slightly in the fourth quarter to 4.1 percent, slightly higher than the national rate of 3.8 percent.

Wyoming has lost 6,500 residents since 2015, the biggest drop since the years following the 1980s oil bust.

The lowest unemployment rates were found in Teton at 2.2 percent, and Crook and Goshen at 3.1 percent.

The proposal is sponsored by Rep. James W. Byrd (D-Cheyenne).

Sierra Trading Post has laid off 40 positions at its Cheyenne location, the company said in a statement Jan. 27, 2017.

“It takes about five minutes to complete, and your information will be available to employers across the state,” Panos said.