Eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit has been expanded because of the pandemic and a nationwide campaign called “Get It Back” is working to make people aware of it. Dean Williamson with the Human Resources District Council in Bozeman says the first hurdle is getting people to file their taxes.
Empire Builder Moving Transitioning To Cleaner Alternatives
The Empire Builder passes through Montana from Browning to Wolf Point before heading on to North Dakota passing Whitefish and Glacier National Park. Now, Amtrak is using that route to debut new cleaner, faster and more fuel-efficient locomotives. Right now, though, there are only four of the new Chargers operating on the Empire Builder, which ...
Recreational Marijuana Conflicting With Firearm Ownership In Montana
As of January 1st, recreational marijuana use and possession became legal in Montana but, if you’re a gun owner, beware. Attorney General Austin Knudsen talked more about what the law says on Voices of Montana.
Montana Among Most Dangerous States To Work In
According to updated research from recruitment specialists Lensa, Montana is the 6th most dangerous state in the USA to work in with six deaths per 100,000 workers. Wyoming tops the list of the most dangerous states followed by Alaska, South Dakota, North Dakota and West Virginia. In a story, the Big Sky Business Journal says the transportatio...
Sidney Business Providing Local Business Alternative To Meat Processing
The father and son team of Steve and Dillon Lunderby started the Eastern Montana Meats processing plant in Sidney to compete against the 4 major meat companies in the U.S., which the White House accuses of contributing to inflation by raising prices while generating record profits. Friday, Steve Lunderby was on Voices of Montana.
Montana House Minority Leader Pushing For Affordable Child Care
Affordable Child Care is lacking across Montana. House Minority Leader Kim Abbot is one of Montana’s biggest proponents for federally funded childcare and recently argued for it on Voices of Montana.
Helena Clinician Provides Mental Health Advice For Montanans
With COVID-19 continuing although at a reduced level to impact Montanans along with supply chain problems and just plain strange weather this year, a person needs to be able to cope with changes on a regular basis. “How?” is the question. There’s a word for that and Daniel Champer a clinical director at the Intermountain Children’s...
Martha Williams Confirmed As Fish & Wildlife Director
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Martha Williams to be Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She served as Director of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks from 2017-2021 and was agency legal counsel for Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks from 1988-2011. Williams served as the Principal Deputy Director of Fish Wildlife and Parks essentially ser...
AG Knudsen Details Where Illegal Drugs In Montana Are Coming From
Montana continues to struggle with increasing amounts of drugs overdoses and drug-related crimes. Attorney General Austin Knudsen recently emphasized the influence Mexican drug cartels have had on this recent trend on Voices of Montana.
Montana Looking Ahead To Upcoming Wildfire Season
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Forest Service recently announced a new 10-year plan to address what they are deeming a wildfire crisis through tree removal and prescribed burning. After last year’s wildfire season Governor Greg Gianforte says the state is already taking steps to improve Montana’s management efforts but is open to even ...