At a meeting of the state Districting and Apportionment Commission Thursday, the debate began to take shape over how the next few years will shake out with the April announcement that Montana will gain a second congressional district in 2022. The commission will draw Montana’s new congressional district along with its 150 legislative dis...
Professor Natelson Talks Possible Legal Action For Recent EPA Water Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency intends to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule but pledged not to return to overreaching regulations of the past, which were opposed by farmers and ranchers who care about clean water and preserving the land. Rob Natelson, a Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence at the Independence Institute...
Two Men Arrested Involving Search For Missing Girl
Two arrests have been made relating to recent reports of intimidation towards searchers of a lost girl. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_306.mp3
Crossroads Correctional Center Expecting New Contract From CoreCivic
The Montana Department of Corrections’ contract with CoreCivic which operates the 600-bed Crossroads Correctional Center near Shelby expires at the end of the month. All of the basic details are already figured out and the final language is being worked out between the parties’ attorneys for a new contract to begin July 1st. It req...
Senator Tester Pushes For Increased Cybersecurity After Meat Processing Hack
In response to a ransomware attack that forced one of America’s largest meat processors JBS to shutter facilities last week Senator Jon Tester is urging the Biden Administration to thoroughly investigate the incident and to beef up America’s cybersecurity infrastructure. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_737.mp3 ...
Bear Paw Development Co. Director Highlights Montana’s Business Potential
Paul Tuss Executive Director of the Bear Paw Development Corporation in Havre was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. He said people are realizing where we live is not just a great place to raise a family but to invest and build a business. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_637.mp3
Keystone XL Pipeline Developer Drops Out
It’s the end of the pipeline road. From Pacifica Network and the Public Affairs News Service Nadia Ramligan reports. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-10_537.mp3
Montana Water Well Drillers Association Urging For Increased Well Usage
The National Ground Water Association, the Montana Water Well Drillers Association and 17 state groundwater associations from across the country have sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to consider utilizing water wells in any future infrastructure legislation. The letter outlines the important role water wells play in U.S. infr...
Montana Weed Control Association Spreads Awareness of Noxious Weeds In Montana
This week has been declared Montana Noxious Weed Awareness Week by Governor Greg Gianforte. Montana Weed Control Association Executive Director Becky Kington on Voices of Montana Tuesday said it was necessary to raise their profile. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_437.mp3
Yellowstone National Park Biologist Talks Bear Safety
It’s that time of year for viral videos of visitors and bears at Yellowstone National Park and rangers want to make sure everyone knows how to stay safe. Park biologist Kerry Gunther on how to keep bears away from visitors on the roads. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-09_1237.mp3