wyoming economy

Thousands of federal workers nationwide have been fired as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce. The firings have largely targeted probationary workers in their first year. But many fear more cuts are coming. Wyoming Public Radio’s reporters have been working to confirm what’s happening here in the state.

The state’s economic development agency says it helped grow opportunities for communities in 2024.

The Gillette College Foundation will spend the next year coming up with a plan to expand entrepreneurship in the Powder River Basin.The region is the top producer of coal in the country, but demand is waning. They’ll have guidance from a national group, Just Transition Fund, which works with communities trying to get ahead of it all.

Harriet Hageman has won a second term as Wyoming’s congresswoman in the House of Representatives, according to the Associated Press. Over in the U.S. Senate, John Barrasso will keep his seat for a fourth term.

The Cowboy State Economy: Keeping Wyoming Energy Strong discussion will be held at Cam-Plex Energy Hall on Sept. 17 starting at 7 pm.

Over the past couple of months, parents and community members worked overtime to re-open the old daycare under a new name – Little Lambs, and as a nonprofit.

The Wyoming Grant Assistance Program offers grant assistance to state agencies, local and tribal governments, nonprofits and small businesses that face barriers to access grant funding.

After years of speculation, the social media giant says the data center will go online in 2027.

Nationally, outdoor recreation created $862 billion in gross economic output last year, accounting for $454 billion in GDP and 4.5 million jobs. Included in those numbers are activities like biking and boating, but also equipment manufacturing, entertainment and construction.

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