Easy regulations help in the Cowboy State, but it can be tough to land the capital you need.
Economic Profile
Governor: Mark Gordon, Republican
Population: 582,328
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GDP growth (Q1 2021): 5.1%
Unemployment rate (May 2021): 5.4%
Top corporate tax rate: None
Money Report
Top individual income tax rate: None
Gasoline tax: 24 cents/gallon
Bond rating (S&P): AA, stable
Major private employers: Rio Tinto Energy America, Cloud Peak Energy
Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, American Petroleum Institute (excluding 18.40 cent/gallon federal tax), Moody's Investor Service, S&P Global Market Intelligence
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