~~By Ernie Goss Ph.D. ~~
Mountain States Job Index Sinks for September:
Affordable Care Act Having Large Negative Impacts
September survey results at a glance:
· Regional index declines to a weak but positive reading...
The body of James "Randy" Udall, the brother of Colorado Senator Mark Udall, was found by searchers Wednesday in the Wind River Range. Wyoming's economy is expected to grow but the slowdown in the energy industry is a cause for concern according to economist Ernie Goss. Doug Randall reports.
Creighton University Economist Ernie Goss says his March survey of supply managers in Wyoming is forecasting continuing growth for the state economy.
Goss says his survey shows healthy growth among firms dealing in non-durable goods such as chemicals and food products was more than enough to offset slowdowns among durable goods companies and energy-related firms...
~~By Ernie Goss~~~
Mountain States Manufacturing Expands for January:
Offsets Weakness in Energy Sector
January survey results at a glance:
The region’s leading economic indicator climbed for the month.
Growth among manufacturers offset weakness in the regional energy sector
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A former financial manager in lander has pleaded not guilty to charges of embezzling more than $2.5 million dollars. Doug Randall has the details. The rural Mainstreet Index dropped further into negative territory this month, suggesting economic contraction. Click past the jump to listen to Wyoming Radio News.
Doug Randall reports that the Wyoming Supreme court has ordered a lawyer representing a Sheridan teenager serving a life sentence in a 2009 home invasion killing, to present information about how a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect the teen's sentence. Economist Ernie Goss says you should stock up on meat now while the prices are low because they will go up due to the drought. Click
By Ernie Goss
(Ernie Goss will discuss his latest Mountain States Economic Report Wednesday at 7:30AM MST on The Morning Zone with Dave Chaffin)
Little 2012 Wage Growth
December survey results at a glance:
· Leading economic indicator expands to very healthy level...