Jobless rate declines in state, along the Hi-Line

Montana's unemployment rate dropped by 0.5 percentage points in November, bringing the rate down to 7.1 percent.

This was the third month in a row that Montana's rate went down.

The statewide drop was reflected in the figures along the Hi-Line. For the third month in a row, the jobless rate declined in three of four counties in the region and stayed stable in the fourth. The U. S. unemployment rate also experienced a large decrease, dropping 0.4 percent to 8.6 percent in November.

"Montana's economy continues to recover, and the pace of job growth is improving. It is nice to share positive eco...