Montana's workforce sets more records in December

HELENA, Mont. – Following a year of records for low unemployment, labor force growth, and total employment, on Tuesday Governor Greg Gianforte announced Montana's unemployment rate fell to 2.8% in December as the state's total employment and labor force reached an all-time high.

"Thanks to the hard work of Montanans and our pro-business, pro-growth, pro-jobs policies, 2022 was a year of record-setting economic growth for Montana," Governor Gianforte said. "In the year ahead, we'll continue to cut red tape and other unnecessary burdens on small businesses, create good-paying Montana jobs, and i...