The Biden administration has banned all Russian energy imports from entering the United States. Governor Greg Gianforte says there’s more that should be done.
NRECA President Chris Christensen: ‘Collaboration Must Remain a Hallmark’ of Co-ops
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Continued collaboration among electric cooperatives will help all co-ops face the challenges of an uncertain future, NRECA President Chris Christensen told co-op leaders Tuesday at NRECA’s PowerXchange. “It’s that diversity of experience that allows us to work together to tackle common challenges,” the Montana rancher and f...
State Auditor Highlights Flood Risks & FLood Insurance Policies For Home Owners
As Spring approaches Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing is reminding Montanans now is the time to evaluate their flood risk because many newly purchased flood insurance policies take up to 30 days before becoming effective. A homeowner is 27 times more likely to experience a flood than a fire during a thirty-year mortgage leaving many at-risk...
Liberty County Commissioner Provides Update On Recent ARPA Projects
Wednesday, the White House held a virtual meeting with some of Montana’s rural leaders including Liberty County Commissioner Maureen Wicks to discuss how recent federal funds from the American Rescue Plan Act and Infrastructure Bill were affecting their communities. During the Zoom call, Wicks detailed how they were making the most of the fund...
State Prison Reports Possible Water Hazard
Montana State Prison staff sent water samples to a state laboratory in Missoula Wednesday after being alerted by inmates Tuesday about a strange odor coming from it out of the Deer Lodge facility’s low security side. The inmates will be provided with bottled water until the sample results are returned.
Missoula Electric Co-Op Working With Forest Service On Wildfire Mitigation Projects
This year’s National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association’s annual meeting ended Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee. On Voices of Montana, Mark Hayden was a guest. The General Manager at Missoula Electric Co-Op said the wildfire risk isn’t going away anytime soon.
New Report Details High-Income Migrators Moving To Montana
In a presentation to state legislators this week, the Montana Legislative Fiscal Division reported in 2020 and 2021 Montana saw a surge of high-income out-of-state newcomers moving from places like California, Washington and Colorado. The total incomes of new residents included a higher percentage of capital gains and higher incomes than peopl...
Montana Records Most Avalanche Deaths For Motorized Recreationists In Nearly A Decade
So far this winter three snowmobilers and one snowbiker have died in three separate avalanche incidents near Cooke City and West Yellowstone. Dave Zinn with the Gallatin Forest Avalanche Center has survival tips to those who find themselves in an avalanche.
Governor Gianforte Rejects Federal 30 By 30 Plan
Governor Greg Gianforte declined to commit the state to participate in a U.S. Department of Interior effort Wednesday. In a letter to a senior Department of Interior official, he called President Joe Biden’s “30 by 30” initiative long on philosophy and short on detail.” It aims to conserve 30 percent of America’s lands and waters by 2030...
Postal Reform Act Passes U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate passed the Postal Reform Act Tuesday which will ensure long-term reliable mail service and put the U.S. Postal Service on sound financial footing. The legislation passed the House earlier this week and will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk for his signature. Among other things it permanently requires the Postal Servic...