Once upon a time there was a wonderful land with untold riches. This land had fertile soil to grow more food than the locals could eat, gems and minerals that were sought after wor[...]
20 Nov 2012
By Glenn Oppel, MPI Policy Director Click here for full study. (PDF – 4MB) The State Human Resources Division (Division) of the Montana Department of Administration plays a k[...]
08 Nov 2012
Note: Updated with official full study on November 8, 2012. By John Hill, PhD, President, American Indicators In order to excel in an increasingly competitive global marketplace, M[...]
13 Oct 2012
MPI and the Reason Foundation analyze claims about the cost-effectiveness and environmental benefits of wind power. As Montana’s Renewable Portfolio Standard requires electric util[...]
04 Oct 2012
Click here for full study (PDF – 4MB) By Glenn Oppel, MPI Policy Director As the Great Recession persists, unemployment remains a key concern in Montana and the nation as a w[...]
06 Aug 2012
In 2005, Montana’s Legislature established a statewide Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) mandating that selected renewable energy sources account for 15 percent of retail electric[...]
01 Mar 2011
The Montana Economy: How Will Climate Change Legislation Impact Economic and Job Growth Study (2010)
Montana has fared relatively better in the current recession compared to other states. If climate policy bills like Waxman/Markey (H.R. 2454) or Kerry/Boxer (S. 1733) are enacted, [...]
14 Jul 2010
