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Wyoming Unemployment Rate Second Lowest in Nation

Barrasso Highlights January Job Growth

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wyo., welcomed news from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) which shows that Wyoming ‘s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January fell to 2.7 percent. Wyoming ’s rate is the second lowest in the nation. The national rate for January was 4.9 percent.

“Unemployment in Wyoming is at a five year low,” Barrasso said. “Our state’s economy is strong. We have added 8,300 jobs since January 2007, which is a 3 percent increase over last year. Our unemployment rate is at its lowest point since the boom of the late 1970’s.”

“As Wyoming ’s Senator, I remain committed to supporting and sponsoring low-tax, pro-growth policies which will ensure that our economy will continue to grow even stronger.”