As the state budget bill makes its way through the legislature this week Mara Silver with the Montana Free Press reports on what did not make the final cut in House Bill 2. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-10-6.mp3
Federal Dollars To Be Used To Spend On Repairs Of The St. Mary Diversion Project On The Hi-Line
On Voices of Montana Tuesday Mike Foster the Director of the Montana Department of Agriculture talked about the federal relief dollars that are coming to Montana. Some will be available for the state to spend on issues such as the St. Mary Diversion Project on the Hi-Line which needs repair. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/...
Commissioner Of Securities And Insurance Charges Forsage Of Violating The Montana Securities Act
Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing has issued a cease-and-desist order against web-based platform Forsage for running a pyramid scheme in the state using the cryptocurrency Ethereum. It is accused of violating the Montana Securities Act. Deputy Securities Commissioner Lynn Egan says its actions are part of a new trend in cry...
North Dakota Grant Application to Assist Hunters
Wildlife, shooting, fraternal and nonprofit civic organizations are urged to submit an application for the Encouraging Tomorrow’s Hunters program, a North Dakota Game and Fish Department grant program developed to assist in the recruitment, retention and reactivation of hunters. The maximum grant allowed is $3,000. The program currently helps ...
Former State Representative And Senator Pushes Back On Bills Introduced That Could Restrict Voting Claiming Fraud In 2020 Election
A slate of bills in from Montana legislators could restrict voting access claiming fraud in the 2020 election. Former state representative and state senator Jim Elliott says they don’t have much evidence to back them up. Elliott says the soul of democracy is embodied in the right to vote. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploa...
15 Montana Communities Receiving $430,273 To Support Small Business Growth And Local Community Development
$430,273 to support small business growth and local community development is being awarded to 15 Montana communities by the state Department of Commerce. Spokesman Emilie Ritter Saunders. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-8-1.mp3
Some Money Coming From American Rescue Plan Act Unreachable By Montana State Legislature Due To Guidance Limitations
Todd O’ Hare President and CEO of the Montana Chamber of Commerce points out with money coming to Montana from the American Rescue Plan Act so do guidelines making it impossible for state legislatures to spend some of it. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-11-2.mp3
Healthcare In Leadership Program Created In 2013To Help Industry Health Care Providers Statewide
The Healthcare in Leadership Program was created in 2013 by Montana physicians to help industry health care providers to create positive change in their practice hospital and surrounding communities. Montana Medical Association President Dr. Pamela Cutler. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Untitled-10-5.mp3
Join WGFD Wildlife Managers to discuss 2021 hunting proposals
The Jackson and Pinedale regions of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department would like to visit with those interested in the proposed big game hunting seasons for 2021 and proposed general regulation changes. The Jackson Region will begin their meeting with a brief overview highlighting any noteworthy proposed changes to the hunting seasons. The ...
FWP MT to proceed with Cottonwood Island FAS purchase
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will proceed with purchase of two islands in the Yellowstone River east of Reed Point for a fishing access site and to fulfill a need for woody debris and wildlife habitat removed during cleanup of the July 1, 2011, ExxonMobil Pipeline Company oil spill at Laurel. The 45 acres of islands currently are owned by ...