Economy
Code Montana Now Run by Montana Tech After $220,000 Grant
Code Montana, the free computer programming course offered to middle school and high school students throughout the state, received a bit of an upgrade today, April 28.
New Study Shows Montana’s High Tech Sector Growing Fast, Outpacing Expectations
A new study by the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research shows a boom in the state’s high tech sector.
Daines Urges Obama to Approve Keystone XL – Discourages Delayed Construction
Today Montana Senator Steve Daines condemned "the partisanship and political games," including President Barack Obama’s recent veto threat, that "have delayed the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline for more than six years."
Study: Montana Infrastructure Receives a “Mediocre C-Minus”
The American Society of Civil Engineers released a graded report on Montana’s infrastructure recently, and the results are "mediocre."
" had an overall GPA of a 'C-minus,'" said Missoula-based engineer Melisssa Matassa-Stone, who was on th…
" had an overall GPA of a 'C-minus,'" said Missoula-based engineer Melisssa Matassa-Stone, who was on th…
Montana Unemployment Rate Rises, State Ecomomist Says “It’s a Good Sign”
Montana’s unemployment rate rose last month, jumping from 4.5 to 4.6 percent, and Montana Department of Labor and Industry Economist Barbara Wagner says this jump in the unemployment rate is actually a good thing.
National Gas Prices at a Six Year High, Montana Better Off
Independence Day is on the way, and, for some, so are some really high gas prices. However, gasbuddy.com petroleum analyst Patrick DeHaan says prices may begin falling again soon.
UM Economic Bureau Chief Advises Montana Businesses to Factor Climate Change Into Expenses…
The cost of climate change will affect businesses across Montana, and the entire country, according to the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
Montana Gas Prices Spike Up Seven Cents
Although Montana still has some of the lowest gas prices in the country, fuel prices have had a dramatic spike over the past week, April 14 - 21.