Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing has issued a cease-and-desist order against web-based platform Forsage for running a pyramid scheme in the state using the cryptocurrency Ethereum. It is accused of violating the Montana Securities Act. Deputy Securities Commissioner Lynn Egan says its actions are part of a new trend in cry...
Former State Representative And Senator Pushes Back On Bills Introduced That Could Restrict Voting Claiming Fraud In 2020 Election
A slate of bills in from Montana legislators could restrict voting access claiming fraud in the 2020 election. Former state representative and state senator Jim Elliott says they don’t have much evidence to back them up. Elliott says the soul of democracy is embodied in the right to vote. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploa...
15 Montana Communities Receiving $430,273 To Support Small Business Growth And Local Community Development
$430,273 to support small business growth and local community development is being awarded to 15 Montana communities by the state Department of Commerce. Spokesman Emilie Ritter Saunders. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-8-1.mp3
Some Money Coming From American Rescue Plan Act Unreachable By Montana State Legislature Due To Guidance Limitations
Todd O’ Hare President and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce points out with money coming to Montana from the American Rescue Plan Act so do guidelines making it impossible for state legislatures to spend some of it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-11-2.mp3
Healthcare In Leadership Program Created In 2013To Help Industry Health Care Providers Statewide
The Healthcare in Leadership Program was created in 2013 by Montana physicians to help industry health care providers to create positive change in their practice hospital and surrounding communities. Montana Medical Association President Dr. Pamela Cutler. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-10-5.mp3
Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder Sees Little Trouble So Far Since Recreational Marijuana Law Took Effect January First
The new recreational marijuana law took effect January first. Since then Yellowstone County Sheriff Mike Linder says there haven’t been a lot of problems at least not yet. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-12-2.mp3
Park City-County Health Officer Dr. Laurel Desnick Gives Coronavirus Update On Vaccination Schedule Starting April 1st
Starting April 1st Governor Greg Gianforte is encouraging every Montanan 16 and older to get a vaccine. Park City-County Health Officer Dr. Laurel Desnick. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-13-7.mp3
Montana Now Has Twenty One Total Confirmed Cases Of COVID-19 Virus variant Strains
Montana now has 21 total confirmed cases of COVID-19 virus variant strains. The cases involve specimens of Montana residents that were submitted for testing dating back from January to early March. Department of Public Health and Human Services Public Information Officer Jon Ebelt. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Un...
30 Montana Agricultural Business Get $834,646 In Growth Through Agriculture Program Grants And Loans
30 Montana agricultural businesses and organizations are the recipients of $834,646 in grants and loans awarded through the Growth Through Agriculture program so they can grow their operations create jobs and access new markets. Jillian Street is one of them. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-11-1.mp3
AARP Montana’s Community Challenge Grant Program In It’s 5th Year Helping Communities Statewide
Trying to do all it can for its members and others too AARP Montana is in the 5th year of its community challenge grant program. AARP Outreach Director Nancy Anderson explains what they’re trying to accomplish. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-20-1.mp3