The Montana Public Health Institute being launched aims to strengthen Montana’s public health system capacity beginning with programs and services that support local and tribal responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. Chief Operating Officer Hillary Hanson says it’s so new it’s virtual for now because of its importance in doing it...
Senator Jon Tester Urges Veterans’ Affairs Committee To Take Care Of Long-Term Health Consequences Of Military Toxic Exposure
During a Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing on the long-term health consequence of military toxic exposure Wednesday Senator Jon Tester urged action. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-9-4.mp3
Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer Says Relief Bills So Far Have Missed Montana Farmers And Ranchers
Rural communities are big beneficiaries from the COVID-19 relief bill Congress passed Wednesday. It includes billions of dollars in relief for rural and farming communities across the country. President of the Montana Farmers Union Walter Schweitzer says farmers and rural towns didn’t seem to get much relief from the first two relief bil...
March Being Red Cross Month It’s A Good Time To Donate Blood Especially Amid The COVID-19 Pandemic
March is Red Cross Month. Blood donations remains essential amid the COVID-19 pandemic. American Red Cross Communications Director for Montana and Idaho Matt Ochsner. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-24.mp3
Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley Explains Lewis And Clark County Decision To Lift Restrictions
Lewis and Clark County expects to lift all COVID-19 restrictions except face masks later this week. Details from Troy Shockley our Capitol City Correspondent. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-15-1.mp3
Montana Chamber Of Commerce Looking Forward To What Happens In Last Half Of Legislative Session
Now that the legislature is on the home stretch the Montana Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to what comes next. Government Relations Director Bridger Mahlum. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-9-2.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Benefits To Montana Veterans Of COVID Relief Bill Expected To Be Passed By The End Of The Week
The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill is expected to receive a second U.S. House vote today to resolve difference between it and the U.S. Senate on its way to be signed into law by President Joe Biden by the end of the week. Senator Jon Tester. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-2-1.mp3
Another year of Success for Wyoming Access Yes
A Wyoming Game and Fish Department program that works with landowners to secure permission for the public to access private lands for hunting and fishing saw another year of success. In 2020, Access Yes opened access to more than 2.6 million acres of land for hunting as well as 4,005 lake acres and 87 stream miles for fishing on otherwise inac...
COVID-19 Questions Answered By Billings St. Vincent Hospital Chief Executive Officer Michael Skeehan
With COVID-19 still with us questions are being asked of officials including Chief Executive Officer of Billings St. Vincent Hospital Michael Skeehan. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-17.mp3
Amtrak Funds To Restore Service And Reinstate Furloughed Employees In Senator Jon Tester Bill To Become Law
The $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill is expected to be signed into law by the end of the week by President Joe Biden. It contains funds for Amtrak after a bill introduced by Senator Jon Tester to restore service and reinstate furloughed employees cleared the Senate. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-10.mp3