June Job Growth Slows to 57K; Unemployment Drops to 4.2%
July 7, 2026
Job growth slowed in June to 57,000, with unemployment at 4.2%, the lowest since 2025, per the BLS report.
Job growth slowed in June to 57,000, with unemployment at 4.2%, the lowest since 2025, per the BLS report.
Montana’s general fund revenues rose 4.1% in FY 2025, defying a projected 1.7% decline, easing budget pressures.
States impose camping bans and mandates to manage street homelessness post-Grants Pass ruling; 350 cities comply.
Economic output rose 2.1% nationally in Q1, led by Western and Southeastern states, while the Midwest saw declines.
Catron County, NM faces challenges with an aging population, limited medical care, and a shrinking workforce.
Montana legislators advocate for expanded public transit funding, amid growing support and rising passenger numbers.
South Dakota regulators approved the merger of Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern Energy, forming Bright Horizon Energy.
Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry shifts to cheaper proteins amid rising costs and demand, as SNAP cuts worsen hunger.
May housing starts hit a pandemic low, threatening housing progress. Builder confidence drops due to rising costs.
Pure Michigan, the esteemed tourism campaign, marks its 20th anniversary as it continues to boost the state’s economy.
The New World screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite, has entered the U.S., posing threats to livestock, pets, and humans.
Pondera County and advocacy groups filed a petition against the EPA, challenging wastewater disposal into an aquifer.
