Week six: The pandemic in Wyoming from April 19-24
The blitz of hourly news developments associated with COVID-19 makes it difficult to track where we’ve been and what’s changed. WyoFile’s weekly review connects the throughlines.
unemployment
As COVID-19 effects ripple, hourly wage-earners hang on
Hourly wage-earners, independent contractors, immigrants and minorities find some relief in community support.
Wyo gas revenues down 74% in ‘new reality’
With all eyes on coal’s much discussed decline, another staple of the state’s energy economy has tumbled dramatically.
Wyo politicians respond to Blackjewel and coal’s black times
Analysis
by 4 Comments Elected officials serving in Cheyenne and D.C. react to the sudden closure of two Powder River Basin mines.
Sheriff guards empty mines as workers fill unemployment office
More than 100 miners visited the local Workforce Services office after Blackjewel LLC shuttered two coal mines. DEQ rushed to check empty mines for hazards.
More than 100 miners visited the local Workforce Services office after Blackjewel LLC shuttered two coal mines. DEQ rushed to check empty mines for hazards.
