Economy

A couple of referendums in Park County’s June election will ask residents to decide whether to keep the county’s Growth Policy in place and whether to vote on Growth Policy documents going forward.

According to UM economists, the recession projected in the winter never materialized and outlooks are rosier for many areas of the state, with the exception of eastern Montana.

Montana lawmakers focusing on economic growth during the pandemic met Wednesday and approved proposals to fund job retraining and workforce programs for people with disabilities. The state’s economic challenges are highlighted in a new report.

Economists and financial forecasters are predicting big changes for Montana over the next decade as the workforce ages and technology transforms traditional workplaces.

While the COVID-19 pandemic cratered Montana’s economy last spring, researchers say the state’s recovery has been a little stronger than the U.S. average.

Greg Gianforte gave his first State of the State address Thursday night before the 67th Montana legislature. Gianforte continued to outline his campaign promises to cut taxes, reduce regulations and move the state forward amid the pandemic and on policy blocked under previous Democratic governors.

When Montana Governor elect Greg Gianforte assumes office Jan. 4, he’ll inherit an ongoing response to the worst public health crisis to face the state in a century. The current U.S. Congressman says he’s holding off on releasing specifics about protecting public health while reopening businesses until he’s sworn in.

Amid job losses that haven’t fully recovered this year because of the pandemic recession, competition in many of Montana’s housing markets is also on...

Individually, our decisions about where to live and what to do for work shape our lives profoundly. The way Montanans answer those questions...

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Cooney Thursday unveiled an economic plan for the state . Cooney’s plan emphasizes in-state hiring for state...