Governor Greg Gianforte kicked off his annual 56 county tour March 24th to talk with Montanans about issues that are important to them and he’s been getting a lot of feedback. He recently told our Billings affiliate’s Scott Fredricks what he’s been hearing the most about.
Court Rules Green Party For Montana Ballots
The Green Party will be on Montana ballots in 2022 following an appeals court ruling that dropped a portion of the state’s law setting out qualifications for minor parties. No Green Party candidates registered for either of Montana’s U.S. House races by the March 14 filing deadline this year but two candidates are competing in state legislativ...
Sen. Daines Receives Honorary FFA Degree
Senator Steve Daines was named a 2022 Honorary State FFA Degree recipient Saturday for his contributions to Montana FFA and Support of Montana ag. After receiving the award at the State FFA Convention in Bozeman he shared this.
Mark Wahlberg To Screen New Film In Helena Next Week
Actor Mark Wahlberg will be coming to Helena next Monday for a special screening of his new film “Father Stu,” based on the story of Helena priest Stuart Long. Bart Tolleson ministered with Long and said on Voices of Montana that the film is inspiring but not limited to a religious audience.
U.S. DPPHS Awards BridgerCare Funding Towards Title X Services Across Montana
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an award of over $2 million to the healthcare nonprofit BridgerCare to support a statewide network of Title X providers known as Montana Family Planning to begin Friday. Executive Director Stephanie McDowell says the award ensures recent state restrictions on Title X funding and servic...
Montana Veterans To Hold Rally To Protest VA Services
A rally being put on by Concerned Veterans for America is set to take place Friday afternoon at 4:30 outside of the VA Clinic in Billings to bring attention to shortcomings with veteran services across Montana. Concerned Veterans of America Grassroots Coordinator and Engagement Coordinator Chris Enget says the rally is a response to the recent...
$85 Million Heading To St. Mary Canal
$85 million for the St. Mary’s Diversion and Headworks has been secured for the Milk River Project through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The funding will be allocated through the Bureau of Reclamation and used for the St. Mary’s Canal diversion and headworks replacement project which will include a large f...
Business Communities Collaborating To Address Housing Shortage
With housing being scarce Montana House leader Kim Abbott discussed the situation on Voices of Montana recently and said a lot of people are working to solve the problem.
Beaverhead County Commissioner Voices Opposition To CI-121
People against proposed Constitutional Initiative 121 which would cap the rate of increase in residential property taxes are speaking out with reasons it should not be passed by Montana voters. Beaverhead County Commissioner Mike McGinley did recently on Voices of Montana.
Fentanyl Seizures Skyrocketing In Montana
Fentanyl was first produced in the 1960s as a pharmaceutical to treat severe pain but in recent years labs with resources to create the same compound illicitly have supplied traffickers who have carried pills and loose fentanyl powder across the United States and into Montana. Last year Montana saw an increase of over 1,200% compared to 2020 w...