New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress will fund locally-led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive. The Recovering America’s Wildland Act will send approximately $28 million to Montana each year which Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will use to help protect and recover the 217 species of concern in the state suc...
Yellowstone County Health Officer Provides COVID-19 Update
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now causing the most infections across Montana. Wednesday Yellowstone County Health Officer Jon Felton provided an update on its current impact on the state’s most populous county. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_832.mp3
Libby Superintendent Concerned Over Ongoing Coronavirus Challenges
With the start of the school year approaching in Montana concerns still remain regarding student safety from the coronavirus versus what they might miss out on. Libby Public Schools Superintendent Ron Goodman explains what he’s noticed from last year. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_737.mp3
Governor Gianforte Introduces New Source For Wildfire Information
In the state of Montana many firefighters are fighting wildfires many of which did not have to happen. Governor Greg Gianforte. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_637_2.mp3
Department of Revenue Easing Up Restrictions On Recreational Marijuana Businesses
The Montana Department of Revenue has offered its proposed rule changes to the state’s medical and incoming recreational marijuana industries that would allow the industry some new advertising leeway as businesses ramp up for the recreational market which is set to begin in January although those rules would remain restrictive. House Bil...
Montana School Relief Plan Approved By Department Of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Montana’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief plan and distributed the remaining funds. Montana’s plan details how the state is using and plan to use the money to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for students ...