The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has issued an emergency ruling saying transgender individuals cannot change the sex listed on birth certificates. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
NWS Reports Increases In Moisture Across Montana
Although much of the state is still suffering from a drought it did receive some moisture over the last month. Billings National Weather Service Meteorologist Cory Mottice on the improvements he’s seen on the state’s drought monitor.
State Senator Comments On Potential Nuclear Energy In Montana
Nuclear power is getting a lease on life because it’s needed for future power needs to feed the grid and even Montana is starting the discussion of including it in the state’s energy mix. State Senator Terry Gauthier was on Voices of Montana Monday.
New Fish Channel Near Lower Yellowstone Benefiting Endangered Species
A new fish passage was recently completed to bypass the Intake Diversion Dam into the Lower Yellowstone River near Glendive. Project Manager for the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project James Brower said recently on Voices of Montana the new channel is already seeing positive results.
Great Western Bank Merges With First Interstate Bank
Effective today all Great Western Bank locations are First Interstate Bank branches. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Bozeman Veterinarian Volunteering For War-Torn Animals
Bozeman retired veterinarian Kathy Quigley is in Poland for a month volunteering to fill a critical need for the 4-legged refugees of war. Last Thursday she was on Voices of Montana.
Sen. Daines Visits Laurel Refinery To Promote Local Energy Production
Friday, Senator Steve Daines visited the CHS Refinery in Laurel which is a farmer-owned cooperative that produces gasoline diesel fuel propane and byproducts like asphalt, petroleum, coke and sulfur. He toured the facilities and afterwards hosted a roundtable to discuss the importance of supporting Montana energy producers and unleashing Ameri...
Montana Scholar Highlights Supreme Court Leak Surrounding 1972 State Constitutional Convention
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s leaked draft document on a case could potentially overturn Roe versus Wade and national protections for abortions. Former UM Law Professor and constitutional scholar Rob Natelson recently on Voices of Montana recounted a time in Montana when a leaked document from the Montana Supreme Court may have det...
10-Year Treatment Plan Announced For Kootenai National Forest
In Libby this week Governor Greg Gianforte announced a decade-long agreement committing to treating priority wildland urban interface in the Kootenai National Forest. Thursday on Voices of Montana he said the Good Neighbor Authority agreement sets a goal to treat up to 10,000 acres a year in the Kootenai National Forest.
Ag Producers Beginning To Receive Disaster Relief Fund
Following last year’s record-breaking drought there’s plenty of uncertainty heading into this year’s growing season. This week Senator Jon Tester asked Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for an update on when producers can expect to see $10 billion Federal Disaster Relief Funds passed last fall.