Economy

If passed, HB 474, would put Montana in a unique position as one of only two states, the other being North Dakota, that have a state-owned bank.

This Friday, Feb. 1, marks a gigantic leap forward for the U.S. cattle industry as Japan is set to loosen restrictions on U.S.beef imports.

New numbers show that Montana's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped to 5.7% in December.

Montana's economy improved significantly in 2012, and 2013's forecast is hopeful as well, except for another fiscal cliff that looms in the near future.

A new study by the University of Montana Institute for Tourism and Economic Research shows that non-resident travel supported jobs in every business sector in Montana.

Now that the end of the year is approaching, gas prices in Montana continue to fall.

After four years in office for President Obama and 23 Republican debates plus two presidential debates for Romney — what do these guys have to prep for? Is there the remotest possibility they might hear a “new” question?

This debate had few similarities to the first debate. This one was a town hall questions from the crowd and as usual the questions were pretty softball for the most part.

Exactly how, in the most prosperous nation in the world, did America move from a single earner supporting a family, to both family members working multiple jobs, only to end up working paycheck to paycheck?

In my 40 plus years of business study, I’ve come across some common mistakes that make me scratch my head and really question the decision makers of well known companies and industries. These are not just mistakes that are common to the Gallatin Valley...