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://northernbroadcast...
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
Montana Red Cross Seeking Volunteers To Help Deliver Assistance During COVID-19 Pandemic
The Montana Red Cross is seeking volunteers to help deliver assistance as needed as it responds to disasters here and across the U.S. Executive Director Diane Wright. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-18-1.mp3
Congress Being Asked To Let Rural Electric Co-ops To Refinance Rural Utility Service Loans To Save Money
The U.S. Congress is being asked for legislation to let Rural Electric Cooperatives refinance loans from the Rural Utility Service which is a part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. CEO of Montana’s Electric Cooperative Association Gary Wiens. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-23-1.mp3
Fear Of Tourists Bringing Coronavirus To Montana Being Factored Into State’s Response To COVID-19
A factor in Montana’s ability to recover from the coronavirus pandemic is people visiting the state and the fear they’ll bring COVID-19 with them. Associate Director of the Bureau of Economic Research at the University of Montana Tino Sonora was on Voices of Montana recently and said this. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-conten...
Governor Steve Bullock Sees No Problems At This Time With Post Office Problems Delivering General Election Mail-In Ballots
During a recent press call Governor Steve Bullock was asked if he’s had any indication of postal service delays that might hurt Montana’s mail-in ballot general election returns. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-15-1-2.mp3
Montana Army Guard Events In Various Montana Locations Saturday For People To See And Ask Questions About
Saturday there will be Montana Army Guard events in various locations around the state for visitors to see and ask questions about. Recruiting Retention Sargent Major for the State of Montana Matthew Pettis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-5.mp3
U.S. Senate Legislation Introduced To Combat Price Fixing By Corporate Meat Packers Hurting Montanans
Legislation was introduced this week by Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Republican Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa to combat price fixing by corporate meat packers which is severely damaging the bottom lines of Montana livestock producers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Untitled-3-2-1.mp3