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The survey also produced several open-ended responses

Only North Dakota had higher rates in both categories.

However, the bill would allow exemptions for religious organizations and expressive associations which are not organized for private profit.

Senators want workplace changes.

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — 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 might not be enough to reverse Wyoming's ranking as one of the most dangerous states for workers...

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming has hired seven employees to do workplace safety checks with new funding from state lawmakers. The director of the Department of Workforce Services, Joan Evans, told the Associated Press that the new employees will work under the state branch of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or OSHA ...

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A proposal aimed at increasing workplace safety in Wyoming would pay for five consultants to conduct voluntary inspections. The consultants wouldn't be able to cite or fine employers if they found any problems. House Bill 89 won initial backing in the Senate on Monday...