Governor Steve Bullock today announced that Montana’s unemployment rate is at 3.7%, ticking up slightly for the month of October, despite the state gaining roughly 800 jobs over the month, and placing the rate at the same level it was at in July and August. The U.S. unemployment rate was unchanged at 3.7%.

Governor Steve Bullock today released his budget proposal for the 2021 biennium. The governor’s budget insists on fiscal responsibility through a balanced budget that leaves a meaningful reserve for a rainy day, while preserving investments made in recent years into the state’s economy and the health and well-being of Montanans. The governor’s budget also invests in education, protects healthcare and rural communities, creates jobs and builds Montana’s infrastructure.     

Governor Steve Bullock today issued the following statement in support of workers with Local D-239 for their successful end to the lockout.