Montana Economy

Here in Montana, our idea of what is considered "middle class" differs greatly from what they might think in other parts of the country.

When it comes to grocery stores in our area, I am happy shopping at any of them. As long as I can navigate the aisles without getting lost or getting a funny look from employees

One of the reasons why Missoula has become such a hot spot for meetings, conferences and athletic events is due to the efforts of an organization called Destination Missoula.

One of the most pressing issues in the state is the lack of affordable housing, and the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research is studying the many factors involved.

There was a $224 million shortfall in the Montana budget in 2017, enough to force a special session of the legislature, but where did all the tax monies go to bring the problem about?

Nearly 12.4 million non-resident visitors to Montana contributed approximately $3.04 billion dollars to the state’s economy in 2016.

Former University of Montana law professor and current Constitutional Fellow at the Independence Institute, Rob Natelson weighs in on the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

The Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana estimates 10.9 million nonresident travelers spent $3.9 billion in Montana in 2014, according to a recently completed study. Institute Director Norma Nickerson said the actual number of visitors was down, but the amount they spent in Montana was slightly higher...

Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state's lakes, rivers and streams.