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Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Where Montana Ranks for Women in Construction Nationwide

Construction has long been a male-dominated field. According to recently released data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 11.7% of payroll employees in the construction industry are women. However, a shift is underway. In recent years, the Department of Labor’s Women in Apprenticeship and Nontraditional Occupations

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Great Falls in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026?

What salary do I need to afford a house in Missoula in 2026? The cost of living has grown to historic levels since the pandemic, as home prices and the cost of everyday goods have far outpaced wages. A large portion of this increase has come from housing. The national

Showdown looms between Tesla and German union

Showdown looms between Tesla and German union

An industrial relations showdown looms this week as Germany's powerful IG Metall union is seeking to gain control of the works council at US billionaire Elon Musk's Tesla plant outside Berlin. The works council, an elected body of employees that negotiates pay deals and working hours

Montana AG announces settlement with Vanguard over coal market practices

Montana AG announces settlement with Vanguard over coal market practices

HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a significant settlement with The Vanguard Group, Inc. regarding anticompetitive practices in the coal market. In 2024, Knudsen filed a lawsuit against Vanguard, BlackRock and State Street Corporation, accusing them of using their stockholdings to control coal company policies, raising prices of coal

I Felt Like My Paycheck Was Disappearing — Until I Did This

I Felt Like My Paycheck Was Disappearing — Until I Did This

Each month, NerdWallet suggests one wallet win to help you feel more confident about your money. For March, it's tracking your spending. This isn’t meant to be a one-day task — it’s something you’ll chip away at over the course of this month. And trust

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Mae Reeves used showstopping hats to fuel voter engagement and Black entrepreneurship

Lula “Mae” Reeves, one of the first Black women in Philly to own her own business, created one-of-a-kind and custom hats for celebrities, socialites, professionals and churchgoing women in downtown Philadelphia for over 50 years. She made hats for everyday wear, hats for special occasions, and magnificent