Thursday at a U.S. Senate Banking Committee hearing Senator Steve Daines was optimistic times might be changing for the better. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-8-2.mp3
MT Hunting & Fishing License Year Begins March 1
Feb 17, 2021 4:19 PM The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B, elk B, antelope B, moo...
House Bill 224 To Permit Snaring Of Wolves Receiving Pushback From People Concerning Pets Or Hunting Dogs
House Bill 224 would allow for the snaring of wolves but Rod Bullis a hunter living in Helena points out there are no signs that say for wolves only and any creature can be caught in them. He’s frustrated with how quickly it’s moving through the Legislature and feels lawmakers aren’t sufficiently concerned about pets or hunti...
Due To COVID-19 Hardships Mortgages And Rents Past Due Nationwide And In Montana For Some
With the economic hardships of the pandemic consumer advocates say credit is as important as ever. Liz Schrum with the American Association of Consumer Credit Professionals points out that nearly four million homeowners are past due on their mortgages including some in Montana and https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Unt...
First Proclaimed In 1964 President Lyndon Johnson Who Had One Declared February American Heart Month
First proclaimed in 1964 by then President Lyndon Johnson who had a heart attack February is American Heart Month. Billings Clinic cardiologist Collin Fischer was on Voices of Montana Wednesday. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-13.mp3
Montana Chamber Of Commerce Keeping Watch On House Bill 338 This Week For Business Conflicts
The Montana Chamber of Commerce is keeping an eye on House Bill 338 this week. Government Affairs Director Bridger Mahlum. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-18-1.mp3
Billings City Administrator Hoping To Get A Chunk Of Expected $1.9 Billion Stimulus Package From Congress
President Joe Biden is pushing for a $1.9 billion stimulus program. Billings City Administrator Chris Kukulski is crossing his fingers but is not holding his breath the Magic City will get a chunk of it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-15-5.mp3
Park City Schools FFA Advisor And Ag Education Teacher Kari Hanson On FFA Week Next Week
Next week is FFA Week. Park City Schools FFA Advisor and Ag Education teacher Kari Hanson is an Association Board Chair and says she loves her job because she knows she is doing good. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-19-1.mp3
Big Horn Board Of Commissioners Keeping Mask Mandate In Place In Spite Of Statewide Lift By Governor
Even though Governor Greg Gianforte has lifted the statewide mask mandate not everyone is. The Big Horn Board of Commissioners will keep its mask mandate in place. Public Information Officer Rhonda Johnson. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-17-3.mp3 8
Montana Legislature Considering Bill Clarifying Beef/Pork Products Born Raise And Processed In The U.S.
The Montana legislature is considering a bill clarifying beef and pork products that were born raised and processed in the United States. Ranchers say meat importers are using a loophole to label their products as from the U.S. hurting ranching. John Bailey is a rancher in southeastern Montana and a member of the grassroots agriculture group N...