2020 census used for drawing congressional and legislative districts will be released next Thursday. The data will cover geographies as small as neighborhoods and as large as states. The information was supposed to be released at the end of March but was pushed back to August to give bureau statisticians more time to crunch the numbers which c...
Senator Daines Introduces Bill To Update “Product of USA” Label
Thursday Senator Steve Daines introduced the “USA Beef Act” to ensure only beef products from cattle born raised and slaughtered in the United States can use the “Product of USA” label. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-06_537.mp3
Montana To Receive Annual Wildlife Preservation Funds From Congress
New bipartisan legislation in the U.S. Congress will fund locally-led efforts to help prevent extinctions and help wildlife thrive. The Recovering America’s Wildland Act will send approximately $28 million to Montana each year which Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks will use to help protect and recover the 217 species of concern in the state suc...
Yellowstone County Health Officer Provides COVID-19 Update
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now causing the most infections across Montana. Wednesday Yellowstone County Health Officer Jon Felton provided an update on its current impact on the state’s most populous county. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_832.mp3
Libby Superintendent Concerned Over Ongoing Coronavirus Challenges
With the start of the school year approaching in Montana concerns still remain regarding student safety from the coronavirus versus what they might miss out on. Libby Public Schools Superintendent Ron Goodman explains what he’s noticed from last year. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_737.mp3
Governor Gianforte Introduces New Source For Wildfire Information
In the state of Montana many firefighters are fighting wildfires many of which did not have to happen. Governor Greg Gianforte. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-05_637_2.mp3
Department of Revenue Easing Up Restrictions On Recreational Marijuana Businesses
The Montana Department of Revenue has offered its proposed rule changes to the state’s medical and incoming recreational marijuana industries that would allow the industry some new advertising leeway as businesses ramp up for the recreational market which is set to begin in January although those rules would remain restrictive. House Bil...
Montana School Relief Plan Approved By Department Of Education
The U.S. Department of Education has approved Montana’s American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief plan and distributed the remaining funds. Montana’s plan details how the state is using and plan to use the money to safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and equitably expand opportunity for students ...
Billings Mayor Cole On The Delta Variant’s Presence In Yellowstone County
The Delta Variant of COVID-19 is 228% more contagious than the original Alpha of COVID-19 and cases are on the rise in Florida. Billings Mayor Bill Cole compares that state and Yellowstone County. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-04_306.mp3
Free August Events from Montana Wild
Montana WILD staff will host three free events in August. Registration is required for each event. Reserve a spot by calling 406-444-9941 or emailing Jeanne.connolly@mt.gov. • Bat Walk: Friday, Aug. 6, 8:30 to 10 p.m. Bring your flashlight and bug spray to Spring Meadow Lake for a Bat Walk to see and hear live bats and discover the answers ...