Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and Glasgow-born Michael McFaul recently spoke at the University of Montana’s Mansfield Institute to discuss a range of topics including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. He believes Vladimir Putin underestimated its resistance and is now changing Russia’s plans.
AIANTA Promotes Tribal Tourism In Montana At Governor’s Conference
Tourism is one of Montana’s leading industries. The American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association’s CEO Sherry Rupert explains how the growing Native American tourism industry benefits Montana, despite being operated by local tribal governments.
New CO2 Pipeline Opens In Bell Creek
A 20-inch Denbury Incorporated Greencore pipeline filled with CO2 spanning 232 miles from Denbury Incorporated’s LaBarge oil Field in Wyoming terminates at its Belle Creek Oil Field in Montana to be used to coax recoverable oil from the ground that other means can’t. Tuesday, Senator Steve Daines was in Baker for its ceremonial opening....
PBR Teams Up With Nonprofit To Educate & Empower Young Women
The nonprofit Grit and Grace Foundation is teaming up with Professional Bullriders to offer young Montana girls a chance to win a national scholarship and a trip to next week’s PBR in Billings. Grit and Grace founder Fanchon Stinger on their mission and how to apply.
TV Show Filmed In Montana Generates $70 Million In Additional Spending
Film industry activity has grown significantly in Montana during recent years and a new study conducted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research reports the hit television series “Yellowstone” brought in more than $70 million in additional spending to the state last year. According to BBER Director Patrick Barkey, ...
Former VP Pence To Speak Billings Next Month
Former Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at the nonprofit organization Provision International’s annual Mission Banquet next month in Billings. The group primarily ships food to communities all over the world but President Lance Lanning explains they’re not limited to just this type of aid.
Gov. Gianforte Opposes Decision To End Title 42 Order
The Biden administration will end its Title 42 public health order May 23rd used since March 2020 to expel a majority of migrants at the Mexican border. Governor Greg Gianforte disagrees with the decision.
Sen. Daines Recommends Further Diplomacy & Military Aid Following Trip To Ukraine
Senator Steve Daines was the first U.S. Senator to visit Ukraine since Russian’s invasion February 24th. After returning to the U.S. last week he outlined the steps he believes America must do to continue supporting Ukraine after witnessing the war’s impact firsthand.
State Tax Filing Deadline Extended
Monday may have been Tax Day across the country but Governor Greg Gianforte has extended the filing deadline for Montana state taxpayers to file. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Economist Breaks Down Census Impact On Montana Incomes
States receive $1.5 trillion from programs guided by census data each year, according to a George Washington University study. In Montana, those programs made up more than 12% of personal income in 2017. The study’s author Andrew Reamer says that means states like Montana had a lot at stake in the recent 2020 Census.