This week the Congressional Budget Office released their findings that we’re in deep deficit territory as far as the eye can see. Today Representative Greg Gianforte was on Voices of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-19-8.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here...
Bureau Of Land Management Plans Opposed By Western Watershed Project’s Josh Osher
The Bureau of Land Management plans to make it easier for ranchers to graze cattle to reduce fuel loads for wildfire. Josh Osher with The Western Watersheds Project says grazing can actually lead to greater wildfire risk because it leads to an increase in invasive grass species. Osher does say reforms to grazing regulations are necessary. http...
Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Passes Legislation To Help Curb Veteran Suicides
It’s estimated more than 20 veterans die by suicide every day. Wednesday the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee passed comprehensive legislation to improve veterans’ access to life saving care without opposition. Senator Jon Tester. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-7-9.mp3
Northwestern Energy Vice President Of Supply Talks Energy Portfolio Percentage Of Renewables
John Hines Vice President of Supply for Northwestern Energy was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. He said this about the company’s energy mix calling himself a Climate Realist. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-17-5.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
New Website To Help Montanans Understand The Importance Of The 2020 Census
There is now more help available to make sure the 2020 Census is correct. Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Montana Department of Commerce Emillie Ritter Saunders. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-8-8.mp3
Representative Kerry White Didn’t Like The Original CKST But The New One Is Different
In 2015 the original Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe Water Compact made it through the state legislature. Now it’s making its way through the U.S. Congress looking for federal approval. Today on Voices of Montana State Representative Kerry White made an about face. He was against it before but now it passes muster. https://norther...
Discussion Of Non-Discrimination Ordinance At Billings City Council Meeting Explained
In 2014 a non-discrimination ordinance was not approved by the Billings City Council but this week it was brought up again in a city council meeting. Mayor Bill Cole. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-17-4.mp3
Riverstone Health Clinics In Billings Bridger Joliet And Worden Get National Recognition
Riverstone Health Clinics in Billings Bridger Joliet and Worden have been recognized nationally for providing patient centered care from the National Committee For Quality Assurance. Communications Project Specialist for Riverstone Health Donna Healy. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-9-4.mp3
Little Shell Tribal Chair Gerald Gray Remembers Celebration Of Federal Government Recognition
The Little Shell Tribe Of Chippewa Indians Of Montana were recently recognized by the federal government and held a celebration. Little Shell Tribal Chair Gerald Gray remembers it as something very special. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-6-6.mp3
Senators Steve Daines And Mike Cuff To Attend USMCA Signing Ceremony At The White House
This morning at 9 o’clock Montana time President Donald Trump is scheduled to sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement at a ceremony in the White House and Montana will be represented. Senator Steve Daines. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Untitled-16-8.mp3