There have been many calls recently to de-list grizzly bears in Montana as an endangered species with proponents pointing to restored population numbers. Although the decision ultimately lies with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service,Hank Worsech Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks is looking at how to address these issues themselves due to the pote...
Governor Gianforte Provides Update On Omicron Variant In Montana
During a press conference to mark his first year as Governor Greg Gianforte commented on the recent rise in COVID-19 infections in Montana brought on by the omicron variant. He pointed to previous studies and public health officials on what is known currently about the new variant. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-...
Challenges Against Critical Race Theory Renews Talks Of Civics Studies In Montana Schools
Civics education was partly in the spotlight in 2021 because of critical race theory. The theory’s underpinning is that systemic racism continues to exist in the U.S. and impacts opportunities for and treatment of people of color. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has labeled the theory discriminatory and said teaching it violates state ...
Oil Leasing To Soon Start Again In Montana
Oil and gas leasing on federal land in Montana and North Dakota is expected to resume early this year. The federal Bureau of Land Management is planning a lease sale for the first quarter of 2022 but has not finalized details. There are 6,850 federally owned mineral acres available in eastern Montana and western North Dakota. Oil and gas compa...
Montana PSC To Begin New Investigation Into Century Link
The Montana Public Service Commission is launching an investigation into Century Link Communication’s “legacy infrastructure” where customers in rural areas continue to report telephone problems like the inability to reach 911. Kiela Szpaller with the Daily Montanan reports the PSC adopted a staff recommendation into the adequacy of Century Li...
Montana Sees Big Early Numbers From Marijuana Sales
Treasure State dispensaries had $1,566,980 million in recreational marijuana sales last weekend racking up $313,396 in tax revenue from a 20% tax on sales. Another $17,305 came in from a 4% tax on medical marijuana sales worth $417,305. The Department of Revenue’s Cannabis Control Division tallied a combined total almost $2 million with ...
Montana Collected Nearly $17 Million From Court Actions In 2021
U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson announced Monday that the District of Montana collected $16,904,987 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2021. Of this amount $4,885,558 was collected in criminal actions and $12,019,429 was collected in civil cases worked by the district or jointly with components of the Department of Justice. https://northe...
New Law Affecting Business Equipment Taxes Now In Effect
The 2021 Montana Legislature passed House Bill 303 changing how Montana taxes business equipment. The new law increases the business equipment tax exemption from $100,000 to $300,000 for Tax year 2022. Businesses whose statewide market value of equipment is $3000,000 or less are exempt from the business equipment tax. After the report is submi...
Montana FWP To Roll Out Regulatory Changes For 2022
With the new year there are updates at Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks being implemented. Communication and Education Program Manager Bob Gibson. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-04_832.mp3
Great Falls Middle School To Go To Remote Learning This Week
Today, East Middle School in Great Falls is switching to mobile learning rather than in-person attendance. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports this decision is not due to COVID-19 infections, though. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-04_737.mp3