Tag: Montana economy
Montana’s Prosperity Depends on Industry, Not Vacation Homes
Instead of stewarding our natural resources to provide prosperity, the Treasure State has locked them away behind red tape, activist lawsuits, and federal micromanagement
Montana Breaks Business Record, but Secretary Won’t Say How Many Are Local
State surpasses 70,000 registrations in 2025, but office won’t say how many represent Montana-based businesses
Montana Hits 10th Straight Month Under 3% Unemployment, Extends Record Streak
Construction sector adds 500+ jobs as rural counties dominate lowest unemployment rankings
Montana Awards Nearly $500,000 in Rural Economy Development Grants
Commerce Department announces 2025 Opportunities in Rural Economies grant recipients across 22 projects statewide
$1 Billion St. Vincent Hospital Breaks Ground in Billings, Creating 1,200 Construction Jobs
14-story, 243-bed facility to replace current hospital by 2029
Montana Sets New Business Registration Record with 6,500 New Companies in May
State on track to break 2024’s record of nearly 64,000 new business registrations
Trump Administration Extends Bull Mountains Mine Life by Nine Years as Montana Leaders Celebrate Energy Victory
Federal Approval Boosts Coal Industry, Jobs, and Economic Impact in Musselshell County
Montana Maintains Low Unemployment Ranking Third-Lowest in the Nation
State’s jobless rate holds steady at 2.7% for April, marking 46 consecutive months below 3.4%
