
Unemployment Rates Rise in 25 States, Fall in 21, Delayed Report Shows
September unemployment rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared to last year, with Oregon seeing the largest increase.

September unemployment rose in 25 states and fell in 21 compared to last year, with Oregon seeing the largest increase.

Tariffs on Chinese imports raise artificial tree prices by up to 15%, driving U.S. consumers to choose locally grown, cheaper real Christmas trees.

More than a dozen Wisconsin dairy processors will receive up to $50,000 in grants for 2026, Gov. Evers announced.

Democratic lawmakers in Pennsylvania criticize Trump’s policies for causing rising health care and grocery costs.

State officials report mixed hunting results in Montana as the deer and elk season ended Nov. 30, FWP data shows.

A bipartisan coalition urges House leadership to reauthorize the Secure Rural Schools Program, vital for Montana counties.

The Montana Environmental Quality Council approved a letter seeking federal funds to extract minerals from old mines.

Maggie Gladson relies on Medicaid for her son Charlie, preventing financial disaster. Charlie, with multiple conditions, benefits from home care and therapies, which Medicaid supports.

Farmers anticipate rising healthcare premiums as ACA subsidies expire, impacting costs and access to essential services.

Trump claims affordability concerns are “fake news,” amid rising costs in groceries and other essentials, sparking debate.

Pennsylvania shoppers may face limited choices this Cyber Monday as federal policies impact holiday gift variety.

As Black Friday nears, Michigan shoppers may see fewer options and subtle quality changes due to tariffs and cautious imports.

