The legendary Hotel Baxter building on Main St. in Bozeman. (Shutterstock)

How Montana’s Regional Economies Are Faring

There was no escape from the ravages of the COVID-19 recession, but the severe downturn has been closely followed by a vigorous economic recovery.
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Iris Shook, 4, sings while Hannah Ringer, 4, looks on during play time at Rhiannon Shook's early childhood care program in Bozeman. (AP Photo, Rachel Leathe)

Montanans Struggle to Access Affordable Child Care

Montana has a serious issue with a lack of affordable child care. It is an issue that is affecting every business, every sector and every community regardless of size.
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A row of RV's parked along Patrick Street in Bozeman. The tight market has pushed some in the city to reside in RVs, campers or trailers. (AP Photo, Rachel Leathe)

Where Housing Is Headed

After rising faster than incomes for years, home prices took a sudden and surprising jump upward across Montana in the wake of the pandemic outbreak.
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Steve Connole fishes in the Missouri River near Helena. (AP Photo, Matt Volz)

The Financial Value of Montana’s Natural Beauty

Montana's natural abundance upholds a vibrant business economy. But how does one measure our state's natural capital?
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Realtor Nancy Brook, left, shows a house to Heidi Blackmore as a potential investment property in Billings. (The Billings Gazette, Casey Page)

Housing: Trouble in Paradise

Housing may seem like a sudden crisis, but a combination of factors have been converging for over a decade to produce Montana’s current market conditions.
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