Western housing squeeze drives buyers to deterred paths
Western states face a housing affordability crisis as prices surge and supply shrinks. Out of state cash buyers and investors push up rents while builders slow, leaving middle class buyers with few affordable options and rising costs. Ravalli County Montana saw prices jump 120 percent from 2019 to 2022, highlighting regional strain.
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Moving toward home care in Montana aging plan
State officials push elderly Montanans toward aging at home as pandemic losses strain the health care system. The move toward aging in place requires major investments in home-based senior and long term care to meet rising demand, with Medicaid reimbursement rates failing to cover actual care costs for SLTC services.
OPD Sees Meteoric Turnaround After Staffing Crunch
The state Office of the Public Defender reports a dramatic turnaround with vacancies dropping from 35 to around 10 and turnover easing. Director Brett Schanderson cited workload limits and higher pay for staff and contract lawyers as key moves, contrasting with May when openings peaked and contractors were used more.
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