The U.S. Supreme Court denied the Montana Legislature’s bid Monday to reverse a ruling by the state Supreme Court in last year’s subpoena showdown between the two branches of state government. It marks the end of a legal conflict that began as lawmakers raised concerns about internal polling of judges on pending legislation. The na...
Governor Gianforte Provides Update On Infrastructure Projects
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was signed into law in November and Montana is beginning to see some changes through the federal funding. On Voices of Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte provided an update on how his administration has been allocating the money.
Number Of New COVID Cases Continuing To Drop
There were 409 new COVID cases added over the last week bringing active cases Monday to 494 Monday the lowest since July 2021 decreasing about 97% in the last seven weeks. Statewide there are 44 people hospitalized due to COVID-19 and hospitalizations have decreased 88%. The Department of Health and Human Services detected 16 cases of BA.2 in ...
Senator Daines Provides Ukrainian Update From Europe
Senator Steve Daines has returned to Washington following a visit to Poland and Germany last week where he got a firsthand update on Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
CDC Mask Recommendations To End Next Month
The Transportation Security Administration has announced mandatory masking in transportation hubs will end April 18th based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last week, Montana Representative Matt Rosendale has joined 16 other Republican members of Congress in suing the CDC citing government overreach.
Senator Tester Highlights Agriculture Industry On National Ag Day
During National Ag Week, the World Economic Forum predicts, by 2050, a global population of nearly 10 billion people will demand 56% more food than is currently consumed. This is National Ag Day and Montana farmer and Senator Jon Tester released a message for Montana’s producers. He emphasized the ag industry’s importance during es...
State Program Provides Educational Resources To Children With Disabilities
The Montana Empowerment Center is helping parents of children with disabilities navigate the education system. Executive Director Rebecca Richards’ organization sets up a plan between parents and educators that outlines special-education services. She says it also includes a young adult’s transition after school noting this process can look di...
Lease Sale Exceeding $1 Million Breaks Record
A record-setting oil and gas lease sale on state trust lands was announced today netting $1,187,194 from the first quarter of 2022. Approved by the State Board of Land Commissioners this morning the sale represents the most revenue from a sale since 2014. It also ranks as the seventh highest average bid price per acre in the history of oil and...
Montana Can Now Ship Meat Products Out Of State
Montana has finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service. Montana is only the tenth state in the nation where state-inspected meat and poultry processors can ship their products across state lines. The Montana Department of Livestock has been working with USD...
Montana Ag Department Investing In Mental Health Services For Producers
A recent nationwide study shows 7 in 10 Americans are having issues because of the pandemic and farmers and ranchers in Montana are not immune especially because of the stresses they particularly face. Recently on Voices of Montana, Director Christy Clark of the Montana Department of Agriculture said it is committed to reducing the stigma arou...