During a recent Senate Banking Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing Senator Jon Tester asked President Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Affairs Maria Fudge what happens when the rent and mortgage abatements caused by the pandemic end. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Unti...
Park City-County Health Officer Dr. Laurel Desnick Reports Testing Is Now Going Smoothly Every Week
An update from Dr. Laurel Desnick Park City-County Health Officer who says testing is going smoothly. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Untitled-3.mp3
“Montana Pushback” Campaign To Inform On Issues Of Environment When On Legislative Docket
The Montana Conservation Voters has launched the “Montana Pushback” campaign to keep people informed whenever environmental issues are on the docket in the Capitol. Executive Director Whitney Tawney says they’re happy with Governor Greg Gianforte’s budget proposal in terms of funding state agencies and outdoor programs....
Livingston Representative Laurie Bishop Delivered The Democratic Response To State Of State Address Thursday Evening
Thursday evening the first Republican Governor of Montana in 16 years Greg Gianforte delivered his first state of the state address. He was followed by Representative Laurie Bishop of Livingston with the Democratic response. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-13-2.mp3
Montana Cooperative Development Center On Broadband Connectivity Necessity For Montana
COVID-19 brought to the forefront that broadband connectivity is no longer a commodity but is essential infrastructure for the state of Montana. Executive Director of the Montana Cooperative Development Center Tracy McIntyre. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-24-1.mp3
Governor Greg Gianforte Proposed Raising Beginning Teacher Pay In Thursday’s State Of The State Address
In his state of the state address Thursday evening Governor Greg Gianforte proposed upping beginner teacher salaries. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-25.mp3
Al Nash BLM Montana Dakota Division Chief Of Communications Says Water Is On The Way During Voices Of Montana
Wednesday on Voices of Montana Al Nash was a guest. The Chief of Communications for the Montana Dakota Division of the Bureau of Land Management was asked about the lack of moisture so far this winter across the state. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-17-2.mp3
Senator Jon Tester Takes Over Gavel As New Chairman Of Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Senator Jon Tester is now Chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee taking the gavel as a result of the November election. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-9-1.mp3
Senate Bill 124 Would Exempt Employees From Paying Income Tax On Employer Loan Reimbursements
Missoula Senator Shane Morigeau introduced Senate Bill 124 and Wednesday there were no opponents to his legislation in the Senate Taxation Committee. It would exempt employees from having to pay income tax on student loan reimbursements made by an employer which would benefit Montana students who leave college with an average of $33,000 in deb...
Billings Chamber Of Commerce Ag Celebration Week Continues With List Of Activities Being Offered
As the Billings Chamber of Commerce Ag Celebration Week continues Chair of the Chamber’s Ag Committee Tierani Brusett has a list of what’s being offered. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-18-1.mp3