Food Insecurity Rose Steeply During the Pandemic
byFood banks have been facing steep challenges in distributing food to a record number of people who fell into poverty and food insecurity due to the nationwide lockdown.
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High-Tech Soars Despite Pandemic
byMontana’s high-tech companies not only survived, but even benefited from the dynamics of a pandemic economy, generating more than $2.9 billion in revenue.
The Myth of Montana’s Housing Market Frenzy
byAre concerns about a housing shortage and the inability of working families to find reasonably priced housing in Montana related to COVID-19 migration?
Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act on National Forests
byA review of U.S. Forest Service land management accomplishments, budget and litigation since complying with the National Environmental Policy Act.
Overcoming the Challenges of Going Global
byThere are a number of obstacles for small and midsized Montana firms to face when looking to expand into international markets.
Hospitals Make Sizable Impact on Montana’s Economy
byMontana’s health centers contribute a sizable, ongoing and permanent impact on the state’s economy. Spending, demand and an aging population are spurring growth.
Montana’s Unaffordable Housing Crisis
byThe lack of affordable housing has been an increasingly difficult problem for many Montana communities. A shortage of homes and stagnant incomes have widened the divide.
The Economic Contributions of Montana Cooperatives
byCooperatives have been part of the fabric of Montana nearly as long as we have been a state. They employ thousands and make Montana’s economy significantly larger.
Lumber Prices Skyrocket During Pandemic
byA construction and remodeling boom has driven the demand for lumber and far exceeded the supply, causing lumber prices to rise all over the country.
The State of Manufacturing in Montana
byThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on U.S. manufacturing has been considerable having already felt the impacts of an ongoing tariff war.