ASSOCIATED PRESS
CASPER, Wyo.
– A new report indicates Wyoming’s economic growth has started to show
subtle signs of slowing.
The
quarterly report published by the state’s Economic Analysis Division shows coal
and natural gas production in the state continues to falter even though
statewide employment rates have remained strong.
State
economist Jim Robinson tells the “Casper Star-Tribune” that economic growth has
been limited to construction involving pipelines, wind power transmission lines
and roads.
Robinson
says oil production remains strong, increasing 17 percent as of July. But he
says it has accounted for no additional job gains this year, compared to last.
In terms of
overall mining activity, the industry reported the largest loss of jobs
compared to other sectors.
This year,
the state produced 9 percent less coal than it did by this time in 2018.
