The Red Cross is asking for help from healthy donors to overcome donation shortfalls from the recent heavy snow storms and freezing temperatures in part of the country. American Red Cross Montana Idaho Regional Communications Director Matt Ochsner. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-25.mp3
Senate Bill 228 Scheduled For Public Hearing Today Being Opposed By State Public Employee Unions
Legislators have introduced Senate Bill 228 which is scheduled for a public hearing today. It would bar public employees from rejoining a union for a year if they drop out. Michelle Wheat with the Montana Department of Transportation says this would affect employees who do critical work in the state. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content...
Confirmation Hearing Continues For Interior Secretary Nominee Deb Haaland With Senator Daines Questioning Her
Today is the second day of Representative Deb Haaland’s confirmation hearings to be the next Interior Secretary. Senator Steve Daines questioned her Tuesday on issues Montanans care about including oil and gas leasing. She answered him. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-9-2.mp3
Northwestern Energy Manager Of Sustainability John Bush Explains Why Texas Power Problem Did Not Affect Montana
If it’s nice and warm inside where you are now think about when Texas recently lost power in frigid weather conditions. Tuesday on Voices of Montana John Bush Manager of Sustainability at NorthWestern Energy explained why what happened to that state didn’t affect Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/...
Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley On East Helena Search For New Superintendent Moving Forward
East Helena is moving forward in the search for a new Superintendent. Details from Troy Shockley our Capitol City Correspondent. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-9-1.mp3
Attorney General Austin Knudsen Commends Montana Beer And Wine Association For Helping Law Enforcement
The Sentinel Project is a collaborative undertaking to use truck drivers and beer and wine distribution industry to zero in on human trafficking helping law enforcement. Monday on Voices of Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen said cases have risen over 500% in the last two years. He commended the Montana Beer and Wine Association’s d...
Montana Department Of Transportation Spokesperson Speaks Up Out About Union Importance Against Proposed Legislation
Public employees are letting lawmakers know the importance of their jobs and unions. Lawmakers have targeted unions with several measures including a bill prohibiting the automatic deduction of dues from employee’s paychecks. Michelle Wheat is with the Montana Department of Transportation. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uplo...
FFA Foundation Executive Director Gwen Simeniuk On What FFA Has Transformed Into During This FFA Week
The is FFA Week. Monday on Voices of Montana Gwynn Simeniuk Executive Director of the FFA Foundation gave her version o what the FFA is as it has expanded over the years to stay current. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-13-2.mp3
MT FWP Seeks Input on Martinsdale Reservoir Burbot Project
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking input on a proposal to introduce burbot in Martinsdale Reservoir. The goal of the introduction would be to provide future additional angling opportunities at the reservoir. FWP has stocked the reservoir since 1940, primarily with rainbow trout. It is currently managed as a put-grow-and-take fishe...
Helena Public Schools Board Of Trustees Picks Superintendent As Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley Reports
After days of interviews the Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees moved unanimously Friday to name Rex Weltz as their pick for superintendent. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-13-1.mp3