The Rise of Short-Term Rentals
byWhile Montana is facing an affordable housing crisis, it’s also seen a surge in short-term rentals, limiting options for year-round residents.
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The State of Montana Forestry
byThe U.S. Forest Service hopes to improve forest health and reduce wildfires with increased timber harvests. How will that effect Montana?
The Succession Crisis of Baby Boomer Businesses
byA crisis is brewing in Montana and across the country for retiring business owners in their 60s and 70s – who will take over their businesses?
The Future of Colstrip
byWhat will be the economic impact of the early retirement of Units 3 and 4 of the coal-fired Colstrip Electric Generating Station?
Synchronized Global Expansion
byGlobal economic conditions are important for Montana businesses because many operate in the world market.
Buying Genuine Montana
byThere are a variety of products that bear the Made in Montana mark and it seems to be cropping up everywhere. But what does it mean to be Made in Montana?
Struggling to Get Paid Time Off
byTwenty-five years ago, the Family and Medical Leave Act was passed to help working families, but today the law is no longer adequate.
Medicaid Expansion a Huge Success
byMedicaid expansion in Montana generates several thousand additional jobs and several hundred million dollars in additional income.
New Heights for High-Tech
byMontana’s high-tech companies generated a record $1.7 billion in revenue in 2017 and are growing nine times faster than other sectors of the economy.
Bitcoin in Montana
byBitcoin has been all over the news lately thanks to its meteoric rise last year. So, what is Bitcoin and what are its implications for Montanans?