ThereÕs more to Wyo.Õs economy than just anti-growth sentiment

CHEYENNE — Wyoming˜s economy isn˜t keeping pace with Northern Colorado˜s or other neighbors in the West, a fact that bothers some Wyomingites but pleases others who fear too much economic growth will destroy their "quality of life."

That fact has been underscored by a number of recent reports — including a respected statewide poll, a national ranking of Wyoming˜s economy, a national newspaper account, a report from the U.S. Census Bureau and most recently the Wyoming Steering Committee for Business Development˜s recommendation for a sweeping overhaul of state economic-development efforts.
"Nearly every economic indicator suggests that Wyoming˜s economy is falling behind…