The Montana Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Public Health and Human Services are reminding schools to test for lead in their drinking water. Northern News Network’s Eric Young. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-11_737.mp3
Montana Senators Split Over Infrastructure Bill
A trillion dollar infrastructure bill that passed the Senate Tuesday is expected to bring more than $3 billion in direct investment to Montana. It still faces a vote in the House but Democratic Senator Jon Tester part of a bipartisan group of 10 senators who crafted the bill was optimistic and issued this statement after it was passed. 19 Repu...
Montana State Employees To Return To In-Person Work
All state employees will be required to return to work in-person September 7th. That mandate from the Department of Administration comes as Montana health officials reported 493 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, the highest number tallied in a single day since January. The director of the Department Misty Ann Giles is encouraging employees to get va...
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Negotiated By Tester Passes Through U.S. Senate
Today, the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill fostered by five Republican and five Democratic Senators, including Montana’s Jon Tester, and it will now go the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. The bill would invest billions of dollars into Montana infrastructure by replacing and repairing bridges and highways, expand...
Emergency Grazing Extension Open To Public Comment
A proposal to temporarily expand haying and grazing in 14 wildlife management areas is up for public review as Montana seeks to ease the toll of drought on farmers and ranchers and if it’s approved Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will open portions of them across the state to emergency grazing and haying. Farmers and ranchers with new leases w...
Helena Schools Board Considering Mask Requirement For Upcoming Schoolyear
At this evening’s Helena Public Schools Board of Trustees meeting, a masking proposal from the administration is on the agenda. Our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley has details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-10_737.mp3
Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Mgmt. Plan Open House
As part of the public comment process for the Fresno Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host an open house in Havre on August 16 from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Best Western Plus Inn and Suites “on the hill” at 1425 Highway 2 NW in Havre. FWP staff will be available at the open house to discuss the plan and ...
House Redistricting Raises Concerns About Future Political Outcomes
2020 Census data will be released Thursday which the District and Apportionment Commission will use to determine both congressional and state legislative districts. One contentious idea for drawing districts is their competitiveness which Democrats have pushed for while Republicans say the process shouldn’t create specific political outcomes. ...
Attorney General Knudsen Brings Attention To Robocalls In Montana
Attorney General Austin Knudsen today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to combat the scourge of illegal phone calls pouring into the state and help prevent Montanans from becoming victims of scams. In a comment filed with the FCC, Knudsen and 50 other attorneys general urged the FCC to move up the deadline for all telephon...
Former Governor Endorses Ballard
Former Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer today announced his endorsement of Jack Ballard as Montana’s House Representative for its only current district. Ballard is the first and only candidate thus far to challenge current Representative Matt Rosendale. In a statement, Schweitzer said Jack has found solutions for problems with people who had ...