Light traffic flows through downtown Bozeman, Montana. (Shutterstock)

Montana’s Economy at a Glance

Each Montana community has its own unique economy. Take a look at the largest communities in the state, as we summarize their recent economic trends.
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Homebuilding in Montana’s Hot Markets

Have builders and developers responded to higher home prices by expanding their supply of housing through new construction?
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Terry McAllister looks over the Seli’š Ksanka Qlispe’ Dam on the Flathead River near Polson, Montana. (AP Photo/Daily Inter Lake, Chris Jordan)

Fueling Energy Independence

Montanans use more energy per capita than consumers in most other states and we spend more per person on energy overall.
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Lena Faulconbridge stands outside her home in Missoula, Montana in 2018. She faced eviction from her trailer court because it was being developed into apartments. (AP Photo/Missoulian, Kurt Wilson)

Facing the Challenge of Affordable Housing

As we work toward solutions in Montana, high housing costs are emerging as a significant public policy issue.
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