According to the Legislative Services Division, with four months of taxes collected, the outlook for Montana’s finances in the new fiscal year looks rosy. Individual income tax, which made up 59% of the state’s nearly $3 billion in general fund revenue in the 2021 fiscal year that ended June 30, is 12.5% higher than it was at this point a year...
Bozeman Provides Fall Update On Municipal Watershed Project
The Sourdough Canyon Trail officially opened for Bozeman residents Tuesday but there is still much work to be done for the Municipal Watershed Project. Bozeman District Forest Ranger Corey Lewellen on what the Custer Gallatin National Forest crew is working on. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-10_306.mp3
Charged Afghan Refugee In Missoula Was Reportedly Fully Vetted
Afghan evacuee Zabihullah Mohmand was recently charged with rape in Missoula. Governor Greg Gianforte and GOP members of the state’s congressional delegation called on President Joe Biden to halt Afghan resettlements in Montana alleging he had not been adequately vetted. According to the U.S. Secretary of State and U.S. Secretary of Homeland S...
Chief Plenty Coup Remembered At Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier
Tuesday the Chief Plenty Coup Honor Guard took part in a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery marking its centennial commemoration. Spokesman Harry Rock Above spoke briefly during the opening of the Tomb’s Plaza, the first time in 96 years that visitors have been allowed to approach the tomb. https://north...
Montana’s New Congressional Map Finalized
The new map for Montana’s two new congressional districts has been finalized. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/11-10_637.mp3
Senator Daines Highlights Local Mental Health Support For Veterans
Tomorrow is Veterans Day and although it’s a day to celebrate and honor those who served their country, it can also highlight the fact that 57 Montana veterans per 1,000 have committed suicide. Senator Steve Daines recently brought attention to what people can do to offer support along with some of the services available to veterans across the...