2018 Economic Roundtable

We asked speakers from the 2018 Economic Outlook Seminar to share their insights on the prospects for some key sectors of the state economy.
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Recovering from the Mountain Pine Beetle

Beginning in the late 1990s, the pine forests of Montana began to experience the largest mountain pine beetle outbreak in recorded history.
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Railroad Earth perform at the Wilma in Missoula. (Neubauer Media)

Arts Equal Big Business

It’s no secret that Missoula has a vibrant arts and entertainment industry. Art shows, music concerts and movie festivals fill the city every weekend.
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Poverty with a View

Buying a house in Montana can be hard. A recent Gallup study found 45 percent of Montanans were dissatisfied with the availability of good affordable housing.
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LGBTQ Youth in Montana

Montana’s sexual minority youth have it rough. Despite enormous strides in acceptance and understanding there’s still much work to be done.
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The Montana Senate chamber in Helena. (Nagel Photography)

Montana’s Revenue Woes

There has always been a lot of confusion in discussions about tax revenues in Helena. More accurately, there is confusion when these discussions circulate outside the political...
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The smoke column from the Cabin Gulch Fire on the Helena National Forest in 2015. (Thom Bridge, Independent Record)

Wildfire Emissions in Montana

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Recreating the American Prairie

For many, the first image of Montana is a vast mountainous landscape with pristine forests and rivers, replete with charismatic wildlife...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines at the G20 Summit in July 2017 in Hamburg, Germany. (Kremlin Pool)

World Economic Outlook

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Don’t Tie Me Down

The way Montanans regulate seat belt use can be confusing. It is illegal in Montana for an adult to ride in a car or truck without wearing a seat belt...
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