Despite population growth, labor force shortage persists
56% of Billings residents reported that the city’s rate of growth and development was too fast. Yet newcomers provide a source of labor to help address the state’s workforce shortage.
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56% of Billings residents reported that the city’s rate of growth and development was too fast. Yet newcomers provide a source of labor to help address the state’s workforce shortage.
Airport and city leaders met with Southwest Airlines this week, after another big announcement that Allegiant will start with direct flights between Billings and Los Angeles in the Spring of 2024.
In a chart put out by the Montana Free Press last week, it shows over 40% of Yellowstone County residents were born outside of Montana, compared to 57% in the state.
Gallatin County continues to see the largest influx of out-of-staters with just 37.3% of residents being born in Montana.
In a chart put out by the Montana Free Press last week, it shows over 40% of Yellowstone County residents were born outside of Montana, compared to 57% in the state.