The mid-year meeting of the Montana Stockgrowers Association will be held next Thursday through Thursday at the Northern Hotel in Billings with some changes made due to COVID-19. President Fred Wacker. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-4-1-1.mp3
BBBR’s Tino Sonora Thinks Tourism Will Take A Hit This Year And Continue Into Next During Hopeful Recovery
Tina Sonora is Associate Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana and Director of Health Car Research. Part of his job is to spot concerns while still looking at current data. Recently he was on Voice of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-4.mp3
Drop Of 6,000 Unemployment Insurance Benefits Week To Week With $22.5 Million Less Being Put Back Into The Economy
July 25th the last $600 CARES Act money was included in unemployment benefits and since then with 6,000 fewer payments $22.5 million less was put back into Montana’s economy. Department of Labor and Industry Public Information Officer Lauren Lewis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-21-1.mp3
ICAC Officer Earl Campbell Says Parents Need To Know What Their Kids Are Doing Online All The Time
The Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force is working to stop predators from taking advantage of the fact because of COVID-19 many young people are spending more time online. Officer Earl Campbell was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-18-1-2.mp3 “To listen to the ful...
Attorney General Tim Fox Warning People About A New Twist On An Old Lottery Scam Targeting Seasoned Citizens
Attorney General Tim Fox is warning there is a new twist on an old lottery scam and people should not fall for it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-12-1-2.mp3
U.S. Census Bureau Hoping To Hire Hundreds Of People In Montana By Aug. 31st To Help Get Correct Census Count
The U.S. Census Bureau wants to hire hundreds of people in Montana by the end of August. From the Montana Department of Commerce Emilie Ritter Saunders. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-7-1-1.mp3
Bureau Of Business And Economic Research Associate Director Asked About Shutting The Economy Down Again Due To Increased Cases of Coronavirus
As cases of coronavirus continue to grow there is the argument that it might be time to shut the economy down again. On Voices of Montana Associate Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Montana Tino Sonora was asked about the analogy if the cure would be worse than the disease. https://northernbroadcasti...
Montana State University Billings Accreditation Reaffirmed By Northwest Commission On Colleges And Universities
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities has reaffirmed Montana State University Billings’ accreditation. University Communications and Marking Director Maureen Brakke. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-7.mp3
Grizzly Bear Advisory Council Slated To Submit Final Recommendations At The End Of August
The Grizzly Bear Advisory Council convened by Governor Steve Bullock is slated to submit its final recommendations on managing the species at the end of the month. Zack Strong with the Natural Resources Defense Council says the focus should be on preventing conflicts with people and on whether grizzlies should be hunted in the future. https://...
Today August 11th Is Also A Time To Remember To Call 811 If You Plan On Digging To Avoid Problems With Utility Installations
Today is August 11th or 811. If you’re wondering why that’s important Public Affairs Specialist at CHS Cenex Harvest States Refinery in Laurel Tina Beach has the answer. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-4.1.mp3