With 105 days to go until the Nov. 3rd general election Monday on Voices of Montana Drew Lesofski made predictions. That’s what he does as a partner in Yellowstone Strategies a consulting and government affairs firm with offices in Montana and Washington DC. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-20-1.mp3 &...
50 Million Dollars In Rent And Mortgage Assistance Available From The Montana Department Of Commerce
Montana Housing at the Department of Commerce is reminding Montanans that $50 million is available for rent and mortgage assistance for Montanans who have lost a job or income as a result of COVID-19. Acting Deputy Director and Director of Communications and Public Affairs at the Montana Department of Commerce Emilie Ritter Saunders. https://n...
Senator Jon Tester’s Legislation To End Non-Competitive Leasing On BLM Lands
Senator Jon Tester has introduced the Leasing Market Efficiency Act which would eliminate the practice of non-competitive leasing on Bureau of Land Management lands after a Congressional Budget Office report found only three percent between 1996 and 2003 were developed at the end of their ten-year terms. Tracy Stone-Manning is with the Nationa...
Crazy Mountains In Custer Gallatin National Forest Plan As Area Of Tribal Interest
The U.S. Forest Service is recognizing the cultural significance of the Crazy Mountains. The final draft of the Custer Gallatin National Forest plan designates the Crazies as an area of tribal interest. Crow tribal member and founder of Native Nexus Consulting Shane Doyle says it’s important to protect it for the future. https://northern...
National Heritage Area Designation Being Sought In Cascade And Choteau Counties
The state of Tennessee has the designation of being a National Heritage Area. A draft feasibility study for a proposed National Heritage Area designation in Cascade and Choteau Counties is out for a 45-day public review. Cascade County Commissioner Jane Weber. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-10-1.mp3
Flathead Valley Community College’s Associate Of Science In Nursing Program Gets Accredited
Flathead Valley Community College’s Associate of Science in Nursing program is now accredited by the National League of Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation an organization that promotes excellence an integrity in nursing education globally. Nursing Program Director Myrna Ridenour. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-co...
MUS Fall 2020 Task Force To Follow Up On Commissioner’s Decision For Colleges To Require Face Masks
The Montana University System Fall 2020 task force recommended making face masks a requirement last week. Thursday The Commissioner of Higher Education agreed. Deputy Commissioner Brock Tessman leads the task force. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-19-1-1.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Introduces Legislation To End Non-Competitive Oil And Gas Leasing
Senator Jon Tester has introduced a bill that will end non-competitive oil and gas leasing on Bureau of Land Management lands. Tracy-Stone-Manning with the National Wildlife Federation says 1 point 4 million acres or two-thirds of Montana public lands leased for oil and gas development are sitting idle. https://northernbroadcasting....
Republican candidate for Lt. Gov. Kristin Juras On Voices Of Montana Talks About The Montana Comeback Plan
Today Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Gianforte and his running mate Kristin Juras will continue their 12 stop stat tour in Butte Great Falls and Helena to introduce their Montana Comeback Plan. Thursday on Voices of Montana potential Lieutenant Governor Juras talked about one of its parts. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/u...
Past President Of Montana Elk Organization On What The Coronavirus Has Meant For The Fraternal Order
Today the state Elks convention ends in Great Falls. District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler and past President of the Montana State Elks organization John Morford on what the coronavirus has meant to the fraternal order. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Untitled-3-1-2.mp3