Despite unemployment numbers going down many Montana businesses are still fighting to bring in more staff. The unemployment rate for Montana dropped down to 3.3% in September but the Montana Department of Labor & Industry reports last week the state reported its most “new jobs” and “job openings” in the last two years. At the end of June, ...
Montana World Trade Center Director Breaks Down Current Supply Chain
Supply chain disruptions are the new normal at least for now. Brigita Miranda Freer Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center talked about it Friday on Voices of Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-25_832.mp3
Environmental Groups File Lawsuit Against Montana DEQ
The Montana Environmental Information Center and Sierra Club have filed a lawsuit against the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. They say it ignored the state’s Constitution when permitting a NorthWestern Energy gas-fired power plant in Laurel. They cite the power plant’s contribution to local air and water pollution and withou...
The State of Montana Requests Information on Broadband Mapping Platforms
The state has released a Request for Information to support the ConnectMT Act broadband program a step toward expanding reliable access to broadband throughout Montana. The ConnectMT Program will allocate $275 million to Montanans’ broadband infrastructure to start closing the digital divide for the Treasure State. https://northernbroadcasting...
Park County Health Officer Details Reasons For Higher COVID Infection Rates
1,088 new cases of COVID-19 were reported Friday. The latest count shows they continue to remain high and the state is now among the highest in the country for new infections per capita. Dr. Laurel Desnick Park City-County Health Officer has some of the reasons why this may be happening. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021...
WGFD evaluating potential re-introduction of Big Horn Sheep into Sweetwater Rocks area
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is in the process of evaluating the potential to re-introduce bighorn sheep into the Sweetwater Rocks area. This evaluation is the result of a local landowner request to the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission to consider the merits of reintroducing bighorn sheep into this portion of Wyoming. Public meetings...
Mt WHIP Grant information
The Montana Wildlife Habitat Improvement Program (WHIP) is currently accepting grant applications. The application process for this year was initiated in a grant administering system that Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks has decided to replace due to software issues. WHIP applications will instead be offered through the WebGrants system for ...
COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Facility Opens In Butte
Governor Greg Gianforte has announced the rollout of monoclonal antibody treatments at St. James Healthcare in Butte. Thursday, Acting State Medical Officer Maggie Cook-Shimanek explained what exactly these treatments will provide for Montanans. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10-22_1137.mp3
Highway Fatalities In Montana Higher Than Last Year
Vision Zero reports as of October 19th highway fatalities in Montana were up 14.8% compared to this time last year. The Department of Transportation is reporting more risky behavior like speeding impaired driving and not using seatbelts. Vision Zero is urging drivers to be more responsible on roads and is applying for grants in order to increa...
Montana Democrats Call For Investigation For Attorney General
In a letter to legislative leadership Thursday, Montana Democrats requested the use of a newly created special counsel to investigate the Attorney General’s Office. They cited questions of impropriety and abuse of power surrounding a decision to dispatch a Montana Highway Patrol trooper to St. Peter’s hospital in Helena last week. ...