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  • Remote work may bring some MT workers big-city wages.

    Eric Dietrich

    December 06, 2018 |

    Montana Free Press |

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    Response Location: United States, Missoula, Montana

    Workers across Montana look to remote work to bring them higher wages without having to move to a large city. While the far reach of the Internet brings more economic opportunity for techies in rural Montana and other small towns, telecommuters note that remote work can be challenging. Officials in the state are working to make this type of career more easily accessible and better paying.

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  • Chasing the curve: As budgets churn, can Montana get its mentally ill care before they hit crisis?

    Eric Dietrich Katheryn Houghton

    July 08, 2018 |

    Bozeman Daily Chronicle |

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    Response Location: United States, Livingston, Montana

    This threatened mental health care in a tangible way, but the state has found ways to provide services differently. Despite limited funding, state health officials still choose to direct funds toward prevention, rather than only paying for emergency services. Using outpatient support groups and an integrated behavioral health system are other options. Still, the state is figuring out how to provide higher quality care on a lower budget.

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  • The ‘scenery economy' reinvigorates a Montana town

    Eric Dietrich

    January 10, 2018 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Philipsburg, Montana

    While many rural towns have struggled to retain residents and jobs, Philipsburg, Montana has enjoyed a newly bustling downtown because of tourism brought to the town by businesses with long-term advertising and renewal investments. Although the economic benefits are clear, residents worry that permanent families still aren't moving in.

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  • Why some young professionals settle in small-town Montana

    Eric Dietrich

    January 09, 2018 |

    High Country News |

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    Response Location: United States, Libby, Montana

    Despite the brain drain struggle that some Montana small towns face, young professionals are finding reasons to move back to the state and towns they call home. Some towns have tried specific strategies, such as promoting good public schools and reaching out to alumni when good job opportunities become available. For others, professionals are drawn to the community and more relaxed pace of life. Still, towns are continuing to fight in creative ways for talent to come back home.

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