Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is calling on the Bureau of Land Management to scrap its analysis of the American Prairie Reserve’s grazing change-of-use permit proposal and that they, “conduct a more thorough review for the benefit of Montanans and the affected communities.” Colter Brown is the Ag Director of the Northern Ag Network a...
Popular Helena Trail To Close Temporarily Tomorrow
Anglers and users of a trail system on the south-side of Helena may experience trail closures on Friday along with temporary power outages. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley with more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_832.mp3
Local Mental Health Officials Highlight Employee Treatment
As the pandemic continues, stresses and strains are showing up even in the workplace. Dr. Eric Arzubi, one of Montana’s leading mental health specialists, had some advice recently on Voices of Montana for employers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_737.mp3
Shodair Children’s Hospital Highlights Treating Mental Health For Different Age-Groups
Today is the last day of September and National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Jenna Eisenhart, the Director of Shodair Children’s Hospital’s Social Services recently explained that treating mental health can be easier with younger patients, but is far from simpler. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_637.mp3...
Helena Apartment Catches On Fire
At around 11 o’clock Tuesday night, the Helena Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at an apartment complex. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-30_537.mp3
Use Of Remaining ARPA Funds In Montana To Be Decided By State Entities
State and local officials have raised concerns about the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for critical projects getting hampered by additional input from the Department of Treasury. During a recent hearing with the Senate Committee on Banking Housing and Urban Affairs, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen cleared up these concerns when asked a...
Senator Daines Voices Concern Over Montana & US Moving Away From Carbon-Based Energy
Montana Senator Steve Daines has been repeatedly critical of the proposed 3.5 trillion-dollar budget plan currently being negotiated in the nation’s capital. At a recent Senate Banking Committee hearing he voiced his concerns about moving American energy production towards more carbon-neutral options with an unfavorable comparison to the Unite...
Helena Soap Box Derby To Return Despite Crash This Year
Organizers of Helena’s Soap Box Derby say it’ll be back next year. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley has details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-29_737.mp3
MT State Parks & Rec. Board Mtg. Oct. 7th.
The Montana State Parks and Recreation Board will meet in person on Oct. 7, beginning at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Montana State Capitol in Room 303. Interested members of the public may comment during the meeting in person or via Zoom. To listen to the meeting and for information on how to join the meeting via Zoom, click on the ...
COVID-19 Relief Funds Boosts Montana’s General Fund
When Montana closed its books for Fiscal Year 2021 at the end of June there was a general fund surplus of $402 million higher than what was expected when a revenue estimate was adopted in April. Tuesday, Bob Story of the Montana Taxpayers Association on Voices of Montana explained why. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/0...