economy

It’s a tight labor market, and restaurant workers are finding they have more bargaining power to get a raise or ask for better benefits. Businesses are offering more perks to employees who stay on the job.

Montana Democrats amended their platform last weekend to make clear their priorities for the next legislative session. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar and YPR's Ellis Juhlin explain what’s top of mind for Democrats ahead of the November election.

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte says his administration has surpassed a major goal for economic growth during his first year in office: adding 10,000 jobs that pay $50,000 a year. At the same time, rising inflation is cutting into Montanans' earnings.

The data show finance and real estate to be the fastest growing sectors in Montana.

Filming in Montana of the hit cable show "Yellowstone" has added considerably to the state’s economy, according to a University of Montana study. The study found the state has collected more than $10 million in tax revenue, added 527 jobs and saw more than $15 million spent on Montana-based products and services during filming.

Montana lawmakers focusing on economic growth during the pandemic met Wednesday and approved proposals to fund job retraining and workforce programs for people with disabilities. The state’s economic challenges are highlighted in a new report.

Economists and financial forecasters are predicting big changes for Montana over the next decade as the workforce ages and technology transforms traditional workplaces.

Amid job losses that haven’t fully recovered this year because of the pandemic recession, competition in many of Montana’s housing markets is also on the…

Voters in Montana made their pick for president while holding mixed views about the country's direction, according to an expansive AP survey of the…

What are the skills major tech companies are looking for in their workforce? What do businesses get for their investment in employee training? What type…