Renewed Medicaid Expansion Grows Montana’s Economy
byMedicaid expansion has provided nearly $1.4 billion of health care to beneficiaries during its first two and half years.
Stories
How the Forest Industry Changed the Bitterroot Valley
byWhat would the economy of Ravalli County look like today if timber harvests hadn’t declined?
Youth Suicide in Montana
byMontana persistently ranks in the top three states with the most youth who die by suicide – and their method of choice is overwhelmingly firearms.
Missoula’s Income Disparity and Housing Troubles
byThere is a growing divide between homeowners and renters in Missoula. The percentage of renters who are cost-burdened climbed to 49 percent.
The U.S. Economy Remains Robust
byThe U.S. economy continues to move into positive territory and the unemployment rate is at a near historic low. But is a recession coming in 2019?
Timber Jobs Matter
byConclusions from a Headwaters Economics report on timber-dependent communities in Idaho are incorrect – analyzing the wrong variables and using the wrong statistical test.
Fueling Energy Independence
byMontanans use more energy per capita than consumers in most other states and we spend more per person on energy overall.
Mining, Taxes and Jobs in Montana
byWhat would the economy of the state of Montana look like if the eight largest hard rock mines did not exist?
What Happened to Montana’s Forestry Jobs?
byTimber harvests are the major cause of declining employment and labor earnings in Montana’s forest industry.
Entrepreneurship in Montana
byMontana has more entrepreneurs per capita than any other state and a business survival rate that ranks in the top 10.