Backers of proposed Citizen Initiative 24 which would prohibit new permits for discharging pollution into portions of the Gallatin and Madison rivers are asking the Montana Supreme Court to reverse a state Attorney General office finding that it amounts to an unconstitutional encroachment on private property. They argue it overstepped in its d...
Largest Regional Agriculture Trade Show Underway In Billings
The MATE Show and Home and Health Expo continue through Saturday at MetraPark in Billings. The Montana Agri-Trade Exposition is the largest ag trade show in the pacific northwest. Northern International Livestock Exposition Interim Manager Rick Hamilton points out the Health Expo provides an alternative type of experience for visitors.
Gov. Gianforte Calls To Reinstate Vaccine Exemption For Truckers
Governor Greg Gianforte has joined Alberta and Saskatchewan officials in calling on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden to reinstate the COVID-19 vaccine exemption for truckers. Their termination for essential service in January by both governments touched off an 18-day trucker pro...
New Montana Group Promoting Women Working In The Mining Industry
A new Montana chapter of Women in Mining was founded to educate Montanans on diversity and inclusion in the mining industry. President Lacey Morrison said recently the goal is rather than just diversity it is also focused on people selected on the basis of their ability.
AG Knudsen Comments On Request To Reinstate Abortion Laws
As lawmakers prepare for the U.S. Supreme Court to weaken or void its landmark Roe v. Wade abortion rights decision, Nick Ehli with Kaiser Health News reports the right to privacy is written into Montana’s constitution so, even if Roe v. Wade is overturned, it wouldn’t affect the Treasure State. Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked ...
Wolf Hunting & Trapping Season Closed In Region 3
The hunting and trapping of wolves in Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ Region 3 (southwest Montana) closed today. Last month, the Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to close wolf hunting and trapping in Region 3 upon the harvest of 82 wolves in the region. With the hunting and trapping season closed, trappers in the region must remove their...
Black Butte Copper Project Looks To Innovate Mining Industry
The Black Butte Copper Project north of White Sulphur Springs continues to make progress in construction and recruitment with the recent announcement of a training partnership with Montana Tech’s Highland College. The project is a partnership with Sandfire Resources America and their Communications Vice President Nancy Schlepp recently co...
Poachers Sentenced For FWP Investigation Near Jordan
24 poachers have been sentenced in the Montana 16th Judicial District Court in Garfield County after a more than two and a half year poaching investigation near Jordan. The case revealed evidence of at least 48 unlawfully taken game animals. Fish Wildlife and Parks Director Hank Worsech called the case one of the most disturbing in recent hist...
State Representatives Petitioning For Special Legislative Session
Many of Montana’s conservative elected officials are signing onto a letter requesting a special Legislative session to re-draw the five Public Service Commission districts but fewer are agreeing to also address election integrity. Representative Derek Skees.
Montana Doctor & Author Comments On COVID Vaccine Effectiveness
Confusion on the efficacy or efficiency of COVID vaccines continues, especially among those who refuse to get vaccinated. Another opinion now from Montana Doctor and author David Graham who recently visited Voices of Montana.