Montana Economy Finding ‘Balance’ – a ‘Healthy Recovery’ From Financial Crisis
There have been some big changes in trends in the Montana economy.
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2016 Fishing Season Underway – Nearly $1 Billion To Be Spent In Montana
The 2016 spring fishing season is underway in Montana, and with it, nearly $1 billion in revenue for Montana.
Montana Non-Profits Worry New DOL Overtime Rule Will Cut Services
New Department of Labor regulations mean that many workers who didn’t qualify for overtime pay, will soon be receiving time and a half.
Senator Daines Advocates For Montana’s Economy
Montana Senator Steve Daines was involved in a passionate question and answer today. Daines claims the EPA’s new power plan will wreck Montana’s economy.
Study: Montana Among Top 10 States Most Impacted by Federal Regulations
A new study by the Mercatus Center at George Mason University places Montana as one of the states most impacted by federal regulations.
UM Study – Montana Manufacturers Optimistic About 2016 – But Less Than Last Year
A recent study by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research finds that manufacturers across the state are optimistic about 2016, but not quite as enthusiastic than they were about 2015.
11.7 Million Visited Montana
There were more out-of-state visitors to Montana in 2015, but overall, they spent less money than the previous year, according to a new report from the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research.
2016 Economic Seminar to Focus on Montana Property Taxes
The Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research will begin conducting its annual economic outlook seminar this month.
Unemployment slowly declines
Montana's unemployment rate continues on a slow decline, decreasing one-tenth of a percent to four percent for November.
Tourists Drop Big $$ in Montana
A research study recently conducted at the University of Montana found that nonresident travel and tourist spending continues to increase in the Treasure State.