Mar 31, 2012 | Great Falls Tribune
Jobless rates fall in 29 U.S. states
Unemployment rates fell in most U.S. states last month, including Montana, as a growing economy encouraged employers across the country to step up hiring.
State unemployment down, many eastern counties slightly up
Montana's unemployment rate dropped another 0.3% to 6.8% in December after four straight months of decreases.
New 'player' in northcentral Montana oil fields
Recently, the Sun Times received word from an industry contact that there was a new "player" in the oil fields in northcentral Montana.
Holidays may have slowed permitting
There were two re-issued locations in Fallon County and one in Valley County, all for Fidelity Exploration & Production Co.
Bakken Boom Supports State Economy
Experts say the Bakken oil boom is helping to pull Montana through tough economic times.
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