Montana’s Electricity Future: New Project Evaluates the Adequacy of Our Electricity Supply

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The Economic Impact of Filming Yellowstone in Montana

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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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Erin McCleary fishes a small stream near Butte, Montana. (Bozeman Daily Chronicle)

How Land Use Affects Montana’s Economy

Do counties with access to ski resorts, open space or national parks have greater economic growth and prosperity in the long run?
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Tourists lean over a railing to observe geothermal features in Yellowstone National Park. (Design Pics, AP Photo)

Montana’s Tourism Industry Rebounds Through the Pandemic

Despite the challenges of closed borders, schools and businesses, travelers set records in Montana's state and national parks.
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A now hiring sign advertises job openings outside a Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. (Phelan Ebenhack, AP Photo)

Resolving Montana’s Labor Shortage

Demand in the economy has roared back with unexpected speed, but employers are having trouble hiring back laid-off workers.
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