Headwaters Economics

Federal funding is a “cornerstone” of Montana’s economy, according to a recent report from Headwaters Economics. The federal government steered more than $14 billion to Montana last year, according to the report.

Downhill skiing in Montana is getting more expensive. The price of lift tickets has gone up at ski areas across the state since the pandemic. MTPR’s John Hooks takes a look at the economic pressures driving up the cost.

It’s wildfire season. Rural communities and those on the outskirts of urban centers face greater danger than others. New research urges homeowners and state officials to rethink how they mitigate risk for those areas.

Experts from western states gathered in Bozeman Thursday to discuss tactics for addressing the region’s housing affordability crisis.

A new report is calling on the state to adopt new building codes that would make homes and communities more resilient to wildfires.

The share of Montana households financially burdened by rent fell slightly over the last five years. That’s according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau released last week.

Two trends are converging in large wildland states like Montana — more frequent and severe wildfires and rapid home development in wildfire prone areas....

Montana’s working lands, wildlife, state parks and trails face tens of millions of dollars in unmet funding needs, according to a new report...

Montana lawmakers will take a comprehensive look at state and local tax policy over the next two years. Legislators say a changing economy and increasing…

A 2.5 percent sales tax and the elimination of certain property taxes is under consideration by the Montana Legislature.It’s a proposal that could swing…