The trade war with China continues with another increase in tariffs going into effect Saturday on an additional $156 billion for consumer goods produced in China such as toys phones laptops and clothing. Former Montana Senator and former Ambassador to China Max Baucus on Bloomberg radio was asked about his take on the situation. https://north...
Outgoing Woolgrower Association President Talks About The Environment Now Versus When His Ancestors Homesteaded In The Big Timber Area
The 136 the annual Woolgrower Association Convention with about 500 attending happened in Billings last week. Outgoing President Kevin Halverson was asked about the environment today versus when his family started up in the Big Timber area. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-13-2-1.mp3
Senator Steve Daines Reaches CSKT Water Compact Agreement And Will Introduce Legislation Next Week
Senator Steve Daines has reached an agreement with the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on a new framework for a permanent water settlement and he will introduce new legislation next week in the U.S. Senate. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-8-2-1.mp3
Kristi Mammon Explains What $ From Festival Of Trees Does For Event Sponsor The Family Tree Center
The 34th annual Festival of Trees with the Family Tree Center goes through Saturday at Billings Metrapark’s Expocenter. Even coordinator Kristi Mammon explains what the money raised does for the Family Tree Center’s goals. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-7-2-1.mp3
Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort Opening Today Described By Public Relations Manager Riley Polumbus
The Whitefish Mountain Ski Area ranked number three in North America by Ski Magazine opens for the season today. Public Relations Manager Riley Polumbus. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-2-2-1.mp3
Office Of Higher Education Communications Director Talks About What Time It Is
This week the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education announced the Montana College and Career Access Portal as an online navigator to guide prospective students along the path to their first day of college. Communications Director Karen Ogden says the timing is right for the new tool. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads...
Public Service Commissioner Roger Koopman Calls It A Great Example Of Creative Entrepreneurship In The Energy Field
The Montana Public Service Commission said yes this week to the “hybrid” Caithness Beaver Creek Wind Energy Project near Rapelje. It combines 120 megawatts of power generation with 40 megawatts of integrated battery storage. PSC Commissioner Roger Koopman said it’s a great example of creative entrepreneurship in the energy fi...
Senator Jon Tester Urging Ag. Sec.’y Sonny Perdue To Reverse Decision On Disaster Assistance
Senator Jon Tester has urged Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue to reconsider his decision not to extend disaster assistance to some Montana wheat farmers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-3-2-1.mp3
FWP’s Bob Gibson On Why Hunters And Harvest Numbers Were Down In South-Central Montana This HuntingSeason
Hunters and harvest numbers were down in South-Central Montana this year. From Fish Wildlife and Parks Bob Gibson explains why. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-23-1.mp3
BNSF Holiday Express Mission For Military Personnel And Families Explained By BNSF’s Andrew Johnson
The BNSF Holiday Express has a mission and in Great Falls Wednesday evening 402 military family members enjoyed a ride on its first stop of the year. BNSF Vice President For Community Affairs Andrew Johnson. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-13-1-1.mp3