Wyoming Economy

Laramie County's rate was the same as the county's unemployment rate in April, but down markedly from its May 2020 unemployment rate of 7.9 percent.

Gordon says no state money will be used to build the facility, although the federal Department of Energy will contribute funding.

In a release, Cheney said ''We are the best-equipped state in the nation to produce affordable and reliable energy, and that will be enhanced with the construction and operation of a nuclear power plant.''

Barrasso said that while it's possible to protect the environment without destroying the economy, Biden has chosen not to follow that approach.

Wyoming's extraction industry also lost about 20% of its jobs in the second quarter as a result of declining energy demand from restrictions on business and travel.

Wyoming's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell a half a percentage point between June and July, going from 7.6 percent to 7.1 percent.

A recent report conducted by state economists found that Wyoming's economic health is at its lowest since economists began tracking it in January of 2005.
The Wyoming Economic Analysis Division released the report Monday afternoon and says that Wyoming's economic health index is a reported …

The next phase of COVID-19 restrictions will take effect on Friday and remain in force through May 15.

The latest health orders will be in effect from Friday, May 1 through May 15.

Supporters of restrictions in public places argue that the pandemic could overwhelm Wyoming health care providers if steps are not in place to slow the spread of the disease.