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.
Stories
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.
How COVID-19 Has Reshaped the Economy
byThe changes in the economy have been profound. With each passing month, the particular character of this recession becomes clearer.
A Life-or-Death Moment for Cities
byIf pandemics become common, then not only New York City, but all of America’s service-based economy faces a bleak future.
Seeing Beyond the Pandemic’s Grip
byCOVID-19’s icy grip left no corner of the state’s cities and regions untouched and bears little resemblance to previous economic downturns.
Mapping the COVID-19 Recession
byThe employment declines in the U.S., Montana and its urban areas were much greater than those experienced during the Great Recession.
Child Care Gap is Costing Montana Millions
byInadequate child care has a significant impact on families, employers and the state economy.