economy

Gas prices at the pump in Montana went up one cent over the past week, which is more movement than the price has seen in over a month.

Poll shows that Montanan's who feel economically worse off tend to vote Republican.

Traditionally, the cooler months of the year bring a downward slide in gas prices. Not so this year, however, as September closed with prices flat-lined for nearly three weeks in a row. The average gas price in Montana is still stuck at $3...

Study discovers the most business friendly environments in the state of Montana.

Montana's gas prices this week are nearly identical to what they were a week ago. Although Montana's prices have been locked at $3.76 per gallon, the national price has dropped four cents to $3.81.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Computerized medical records were supposed to cut costs. Now the Obama administration is warning hospitals that might be tempted to use the technology for gaming the system

The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has published the State's unemployment numbers for the month of August. The report shows unemployment holding relatively flat through the summer at 6.3%, almost identical to what it was in May, but much better than the national rate of 8...

Governor Brian Schweitzer is pushing for a tuition freeze as part of his last biennial budget submission.

Vann's to close its doors.

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell only slightly last week to a seasonally adjusted 382,000. The level suggests hiring remains weak.