12 counties in the state recently formed the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to return rail service through the southern tier of Montana after being without for a long time. According to Missoula County Commissioner Dave Strohmyer numerous attempts to return passenger rail service have been made but for various reasons have been unsuccessful....
U.S. Small Business Administration District Director Starts A Seven Day 56 County Tour Of Montana Businesses Today
Brent Donnelly Montana District Director for the U.S. Small Business Administration starts a 7 day statewide “Peaks to Plains Business Resiliency Tour” today visiting businesses in each of Montana’s 56 counties. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-26-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Grills Veteran Administration Leadership On Delayed COVID-19 Distribution Plans
Federal Drug Administration officials will meet today to discuss emergency use of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine which could be shipped within 24 hours if approved. Wednesday Senator Jon Tester pressed Veteran Administration leadership on its delayed COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for veterans and staff. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp...
A-A-R-P Montana Has Developed Ways To Get Veterans And Employers Together For Work Possibilities
A-A-R-P Montana has developed a way for employers looking to hire veterans and veterans looking for work to meet. A-A-R-P Montana Chief Operating Officer Steve Reiter. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-19-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Secures Mental Health Bill For Guardsmen And Reservists In Annual Defense Bill
Senator Jon Tester has secured his mental health bill for guardsmen and reservists in the final version of the annual defense legislation. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-10-2.mp3
Senator Steve Daines At The White House Tuesday Celebrating Operation Warp Speed Success
Senator Steve Daines was at the White House Tuesday for a COVID-19 Vaccine Summit asked to join because of his work on COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutic drugs under Operation Warp Speed. The Summit highlighted its success which has been critical in the accelerated development manufacturing and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. https://norther...
99th Annual Montana Taxpayers Association Meeting Thursday With Same Agenda Since 1911
The 99th annual meeting of the Montana Taxpayers Association will take place virtually Thursday. Executive Director Bob Story was on Voices of Montana Tuesday. When the legislature convenes next month they’ll be there with the same agenda they’ve had since they were formed in 1911. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/upload...
Montana Department Of Commerce Acceping Applications For Grant Funding Through Montana Street Program Today
Starting today the Montana Department of Commerce is accepting applications for grant funding through the Main Street Program. Communications Manager Todd Jackson. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-20-1.mp3
St. Vincent Health Care In Billings COO Michael Skeehan On Doses Of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine As Early As Next Week
It was announced Monday by Governor Steve Bullock Montana will get its first doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine next week. St. Vincent Health Care in Billings COO Michael Skeehan. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-3-1-1.mp3
Head Of 7 Montana State University Reserach Centers Wants New Buildings From Incoming Legislature
On Voices of Montana Monday Dr. Darrin Boss was a guest. The Department head of the 7 Montana State University research centers across Montana and Superintendent of the one near Havre said he’s wishing for new buildings from the legislature when it convenes in January. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Untitled-...