A new study called A Snapshop Of Educator Mobility In Montana Understanding Issues Of Educator Shortages And Turnover uses Montana administrative data and the results of a statewide survey of educators. Angela McClean is with the Montana University System. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-6-7.mp3
New Program Starting To Build Other Herds Descended From Original Bison Herds In The American West
Thirty million bison once roamed the American West and now only 21,000 remain. Last week for the first time female bison were transferred out of Yellowstone National Park in a new program to build other herds. Chamois Anderson with Defenders Of Wildlife says the bison in Yellowstone are highly prized as direct descendants of the original herds...
Strategies On Wage Reporting And Employee Classification By Task Force On Integrity Submitted
The Task Force on integrity in wage reporting and employee classification has identified strategies to ensure pay protection in the construction industry. Department of Labor and Industry Public Information Officer Lauren Lewis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-4-2-1.mp3
Montana Food Bank Network’s CEO Gayle Carlson On Voices Of Montana Explains It’s Efforts
The Montana Food Bank Network is very busy helping to feed those in need every day. Chief Executive Officer Gayle Carlson was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-22-1-1.mp3
CEO Of The Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association Comments On The Just Passed Rural Act
The Rural Act was included in the appropriations bill that will fund the government through next September. It makes sure electric co-ops don’t lose their tax exempt status for accepting federal grants an inadvertent issue that came out of the 2017 Tax Cuts Act. CEO of the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association Gary Wiens. http...
Executive Director Of Helena Food Share Said Today On Voices Of Montana People Have Big Hearts And They Show It
People have big hearts and they show it according to Bruce Day Executive Director of Helena Food Share. He was a guest today on Voices of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-19-2-1.mp3 “To listen to the full Voices of Montana Podcast Click Here”
Billings Mayor Bill Cole On Prospects For Moving Offices To Huge Stillwater Building
At this week’s Billings City Council meeting the talk was the need for space and the Stillwater Building. Mayor Bill Cole. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-17-4.mp3
Little Shell Tribe Chairman Gerald Gray Comments On Final Recognition By The Federal Government
Little Shell Tribe federal recognition passed the U.S. Senate Tuesday and is on its way to the President’s desk for his signature. Once that happens the Little Shell and its members will be entitled to all services and benefits the Federal Government provides to recognized tribes. Little Shell Tribal Chairman Gerald Gray credited Montana...
College Board Vice President For Readiness Assessments Has Free Tool To Practice For SAT
Every year 10th and 11th grade students take the PSAT/NMSQT which determines qualifications for the National Merit Scholarship Program and is good practice for the SAT. Vice President For College Readiness Assessments at The College Board Priscilla Rodriguez. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Untitled-2-5-1.mp3
Critical Energy Time Periods Discussed By Northwestern Energy’s John Hines On Voices Of Montana
Northwestern Energy wants to buy a portion of Colstrip Unit 4 from Puget Sound Energy and will add 185 megawatts of power from Colstrip to its energy portfolio. Tuesday on Voices of Montana John Hines vice President of Supply for the utility said future energy needs especially during critical energy time periods are a major concern. https://no...