As the state legislature continues its 90 day session the Montana Chamber of Commerce is engaged in making sure its voice is heard. An example from Director of Government Affairs Bridger Mahlum. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-22.mp3
Superintendent Of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen Giving Credit To Legislators For Funding Education
Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen is giving credit where credit is due when it concerns her fight for funds for education. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-15.mp3
Blue Arc LLC’s Application To Exploration License To Remove Rock From Gold Mine Ok’d By DEA
Bozeman-based company Blue Arc LLC’s application for an exploration license to remove 1,000 tons of rock from an inactive gold mine near Zortman has been approved by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality. Public Relations Specialist Moria Davin. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-20.mp3
Four Hundred Rural Montana Veterans To Get First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Wednesday In Kalispell At VA Clinic
Four-hundred rural Montana veterans will receive their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine this week at the Kalispell VA Clinic. Details from our Capitol City Correspondent Troy Shockley. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-17.mp3
Head Of Montana Trial Lawyers Association Has Questions On Current Senate Bill 65 Incarnation
Al Smith head of the Montana Trial Lawyers Association says Senate Bill 65 would protect medical facilities because they would only need to say they took reasonable measures to defend against liability issues but he lays out what would happen if someone wanted to sue a business for being exposed to COVID-19 as the bill stands now. https://nort...
Off road access to Lake Cooney causing damage
– Ice fishermen who access Cooney Reservoir with automobiles, ATVs or snowmobiles are reminded that they must drive onto and off of the ice only from boat ramps. Those who drive directly from campgrounds, parking areas and roadways onto the ice are causing damage to park resources. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks prohibits off-road travel...
Senator Tester Urges Colleagues To confirm Alejandro Mayorkas To Head Department Of Homeland Security
Monday Senator Jon Tester asked his colleagues to confirm Alejandro Mayorkas President Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security. He visited Montana in 2015 when he was Deputy Secretary. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-16.mp3
Most Recent USDA Data From 2019 Puts Livestock Production Value At $1.6 Billion In Montana
In the most recent USDA data from 2019 the value of livestock production in Montana totaled $1.6 billion. Our sister Northern Ag Network’s Colter Brown has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-6-1.mp3
USDA Releases Cattle Inventory Report Including Montana’s With Northern Ag Network’s Colter Brown Reporting
The USDA released the total cattle inventory report Friday. The national cow herd is down about 200,000 from a year ago which equals about half a percent. Our sister Northern Ag Network’s Colter Brown has Montana’s numbers. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-14.mp3
Senate Bill 51 Making Its Way Through The State Legislature Addresses A Top Priority For A-A-R-P Montana
Senate Bill 51 which is making its way through the 6th Montana Legislative Session addresses one of the top priorities for A-A-P-P Montana. Director of Government Affairs Mike Batista. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-6.mp3