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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 21h

The complex American consumer...

Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 22h

Generational Divide: More older Americans (65+) say they are "thriving" while rate has dropped for all other adults. @gallup.com via @semafor.com r

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

How political ad placement and cost is changing since last off-year federal election. @bpmehlman.bsky.social

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

In last year, the cost of things (blue and orange bars) has gone up much faster than #Montana hourly earnings. #MTNews Source: MT Dept of Labor and Industry

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Is the country better off under Trump? Most Americans say no.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Women far outpace men for getting new jobs. "Since December 2024, the U.S. economy created 759,000 nonfarm jobs – 765,000 of which went to women....Men lost 6,000 – despite overall job growth." --American Action Forum.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Growth of U.S. household wealth by percentile in $ since 2020; big growth at top (0.1% and top 10% both), some in next 40%, and little for bottom half. Below, share of total U.S. household wealth by Top 0.1%.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

U.S. wealth continues to concentrate at the very top.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Broad-based popular policy ideas. 10 proposals w/highest support among Democrats and Republicans. @wsj.com

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Coming in October: Bozeman Actors Theatre presents the World Premiere of Haunting Jane Eyre by Heather Crisler and directed by Tessa Welsch. Opening Friday, October 16, at 406 Cirque, this engaging production runs through Sunday, October 25. #mtnews Tix info: www.bozemanactorstheatre.org/new-page-2

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Where people leaving #Montana moved to. Below, where people moving to MT came from; and below that which counties they landed in. #mtnews

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

By more than 2-1, Americans think Trump has made the economy worse off. @wsj.com

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

And where people moving to #Montana came from, 2024.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Saturday Data: Populationg growth due to in-migration by #Montana county, 2022-25. Statewide, MT grew by 2.1% from 2022 to 2025 due to in-migration, translating to an additional 23,800 people. #mtnews

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

What's driving #Montana economic growth? Dropping or flat: mining, govt, education, ag. Growing: Financial & Prof services, healthcare. Below, job creation by sector. #mtnews

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Out and about yesterday volunteering with others for Gallatin Local Water Quality District which works to keep water healthy and safe for Montanans. Learn more at link or phone in pic.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What #Montana sectors created jobs, or not, in 2025, a 2022-25 avg, and projections for the future. Healthcare continues to dominate. #mtnews

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Prices keep climbing as the country's top problem.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

American voters on how they view various policy positions by candidates. @nbcnews.com

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

One winner from the Iran War: Refineries.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

More voters say they trust Democrats to handle inflation, high prices.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Top Issues: Inflation, economy, and jobs.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Saturday Data: Americans among most concerned that AI will lead to fewer jobs.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

NEWS: Contacts to Haven's support line reached record highs this past fiscal year (July 1, 2025-June 30, 2026). #bozeman #mtnews #montana Haven provides invaluable support to domestic violence victims in SWMT. Ways to upport them: havenmt.org/support-us

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Top issues voters want federal govt to focus on: inflation, jobs, economy, and healthcare.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Number of House members who've already lost or gave up their seats at 3-decade high.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Futures prices of oil and diesel...

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Population growth rates by state 2024-25; #Montana grew 16th fastest. Of note, of top 20 fastest growing states, MT has 2nd lowest share under five years of age and 3rd highest share of 65+. #mtnews

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

U.S. still a moderate/conservative country. How voters self-identified in latest @nytimes.com poll.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Labor share drops to lowest level ever recorded. Labor share-the fraction of economic output that accrues to workers as compensation in exchange for their labor-in the nonfarm business sector was 52.8% in the 2Q 2026; the lowest ever (data begins in 1947).

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🤔 Trump wants to make 2026 elections about him. Perhaps not a good strategy.... @nytimes.com

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Interesting new poll for Montana's Western House Seat shows dead heat (caution 9% margin of error). Polling results in left image; favorable/unfavorable on right. @montanafreepress.org #mtnews #mtpol

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Cost of gas and diesel: Today: Avg. cost of a gallon of gasoline: $4.31; a gallon of diesel: $6.20, an all-time high. A month ago: gas was $4.07 and diesel was $5.40. A year ago: gas was $3.18 and diesel was $3.70.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Monday Data: Football still clear favorite sport for Americans to watch.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

In #Montana, grocery prices are up, housing costs are outrageous, and trade wars threaten Ag. The MT GOP response: cut taxes for the Top 1%! #mtnews #mtpol

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Changing in numbers and share of eligible American voters by race and ethnicity, 2022-26. Below--trends over time.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The changing composition of eligible American voters.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Out and about in the Big Sky today with a ride up to Hyalite Reservoir.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Top Ten States for Trade with Canada. @wsj.com U.S. Census.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wednesday Data: Credit-card rates remain near all-time highs. @stlouisfed.bsky.social @wsj.com

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Headline: U.S. test scores plummet. Post below this--as Americans' satisfaction with K-12 education also hits new low.

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Americans' Satisfaction w/K-12 Education Hits New Low (left); an opinion shared across political viewpoints (right).

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Chris Mehl @chrismehl7.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

The #IranWar‌ has cost Americans $100 billion already just in higher energy prices--and the cost increases $1 million about every two minutes. @watsonschoolbrown.bsky.social