US hiring grows at robust pace, indicating Trump will inherit healthy economy

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. hiring grew at a robust pace in December, far exceeding economists' expectations and demonstrating the health of the nation's economy days before it transfers to the stewardship of President-elect Donald Trump.Employers added 256,000 workers last month, surpassing economist expectations of 155,000...

Montana town’s economy withers due to lack of affordable housing

(SEELEY LAKE, Mo.) -- A slice of paradise in Montana is suffering economic disruption, but it isn’t a result of any political battles or environmental change. Instead, Seeley Lake’s problem lies in its lack of a centralized sewer system.The Missoula County community’s reluctance to...