Teaching today isn’t like it’s ever been. Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen says realization is starting to set in about the new normal. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-20-1.mp3
American Lung Association’s 19th Annual State Of Tobacco Control Report Released For Montana
The American Lung Association has released the results of its 19th annual state of tobacco control report that tracks efforts to protect residents from adverse impacts of tobacco. Senior Director of Advocacy Cary Nyssen. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-14-2.mp3
Stretch of Yellowstone River closed due to threat of a bridge collapse
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks closed a 200-yard stretch of the Yellowstone River east of Reed Point Monday because an old highway bridge is in imminent danger of collapsing into the water. The Montana Department of Transportation informed FWP this week that the Twin Bridges Road bridge over the Yellowstone River is subject to imminent failu...
Senator Jon Tester Gets Rural Broadband Commitment From President Biden’s Nominee For Department Of Commerce
At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Tuesday Senator Jon Tester secured a commitment from President Biden’s nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Commerce Gina Raimondo to push for Montana priorities of rural broadband. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-3-5.mp3
Montana Petroleum Association Executive Director Alan Olsen On Keystone XL Oil Permit Being Rescinded By President Biden
Work on the Keystone XL oil pipeline was suspended with President Biden’s executive order rescinding its permit as soon as he took over from Donald Trump. Alan Olsen Executive Director of the Montana Petroleum Association said this about that on a recent Voices of Montana program. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
Montana Petroleum Association Executive Director Alan Olsen On Keystone XL Pipeline Permit Revocation By President Biden
On his first day in office President Joe Biden rescinded the Keystone XL Oil Pipeline Permit. Monday on Voices of Montana Executive Director of the Montana Petroleum Association Alan Olsen was asked if there’s chance that could be reversed. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-22-1.mp3
Senate Bill 89 Which Would Prohibit Unions From Deducting Dues Directly From Workers’ Wages Working Through Legislature
Bills that could affect union membership are working their way through the Montana Legislature. Monday Senate Bill 89 had a hearing which would prohibit unions from deducting dues directly from workers’ wages. Amanda Curtis head of the Montana Federation of Public Employees says the bill would hurt members of her union including police o...
Senate Bill 118 To Be Introduced At State Legislature To Improve Worker Compensation Law
Today at the state legislature the Senate Business and Labor Committee will hear Senate Bill 118 from Terry Gauthier of Helena to improve the workers compensation law. Bridger Mahlum of the Montana Chamber of Commerce says it will help insure accuracy on employment applications. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untit...
Billings Chamber Of Commerce Ag Committee Chair Celebrates Young People During Ag Celebration Week
As the Billings Chamber of Commerce’s Ag Celebration Week continues Tierani Brusett Chair of the Chamber Ag Committee says today’s times make it easier for younger people to get involved. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-19-1.mp3
House Bill 176 Would Create Transportation Challenge According To Forward Montana’s Ruthie Barbour
House Bill 176 in the Montana Legislature would end same-day voter registration and close late in-person registration by Friday afternoon before election day at 5 o’clock. Ruthie Barbour with Forward Montana says this creates a transportation challenge especially for Indigenous communities that are far from their local elections office. ...