unemployment

A conversation with Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly about Montana's unemployment numbers.

Unemployment numbers are down for the state of Montana. Commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry, Keith Kelly gives listeners an explanation.

The dismal state of the economy has been rough on everyone, but perhaps no more so than on those between 16 and 29. Whereas the US unemployment rate currently stands at 8.3 percent, more than half of young people under 30 are out of work.

Today, The Montana Department of Labor and Industry released the January unemployment numbers. Here is an exclusive KGVO News interview with Montana Labor Commissioner Keith Kelly on the numbers and their meaning for the state of Montana.

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Senator Max Baucus’ Montana Jobs Economic Engine Initiative builds upon his Small Business Jobs Act which became law last year The Initiative is designed to elevate the profile of Montana businesses that are finding innovative ways to grow, create jobs and move forward during challenging economic times.

The recession has taken a serious toll on American workers, businesses and homeowners. But now the trickle down effect of the economic climate can be seen in the country’s most vulnerable members: children. According to a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, child poverty in the US increased 18 percent over the past decade. In 2009, nearly 15 million children — or 20 percent of the juven

Senator Jon Tester wants federal officials to help in his fight against high unemployment among the nation’s veterans. Tester is pushing the VA to use ideas in his Hiring Heroes Act. Senator Tester introduced the