May is Wildfire Awareness Month and Governor Greg Gianforte is spreading the word ahead of this year’s wildfire season. During his annual fire season briefing Monday he stressed the importance of public responsibility in preventing potential fires with last year serving as a grim reminder.
MMIP Taskforce Meets In Great Falls
Montana’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Task Force met in Great Falls to provide updates on the state’s efforts to help in its efforts. Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who appoints the task force members, on some of the ongoing concerns that were likely discussed.
USDA Rural Development Director Provides Update On Infrastructure Projects
Last week, the White House provided an update on how the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is beginning to impact Montana’s rural communities. USDA Rural Development Director for Montana Kathleen Williams pointed out the state’s roads and bridges will receive upgrades but also some &nbs...
Former Grain Growers Association President Comments On Current Inflation
Global inflation is taking its toll on Montana’s farmers and ranchers. Former Montana Grain Growers Association President Mitch Konen details how the state’s producers have been hit in recent months.
MHP Chief Comments On Recent Spike In Drug Dealing In Montana
Law enforcement continues its uphill battle to stay ahead of the illegal drug epidemic that plagues Montana and the rest of the country. Montana Highway Patrol Chief Colonel Steve Lavin talked about the incentive for drug dealers to do what they do.
Teen Depression Underscores Role of School Counselors
(Credit: Mr Doomits/Adobe Stock) Rates of depression among teenagers has gone up during the pandemic. One way to help address this mental health crisis could be to increase the number of school counselors. Montana requires one school counselor per 400 students and some rural areas don’t have any. Executive Director of the Montana School Cou...
Montana State Library Memes History with Photo Contest
(Credit: Montana Memory Project) May is historic preservation month in which Montana’s historical photos get a chance to shine on the internet with the state’s third annual meme contest. Jennifer Birnel director of the Montana Memory Project says the contest is an opportunity for people to learn more about the state.
Havre Congressional Primary Debate 04/28/22
Voters got a chance to hear from democratic candidates for the Eastern District U.S. House of Representatives seat Thursday during the second of four debates featuring candidates vying for Montana’s two seats. The debates are moderated by Jim Sargent and co-sponsored by Montana Farmers Union, United States Cattleman’s Association, Montana Catt...
Signature Gathering Can Continue For Ballot Initiative
401(K) 2012/Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) A state judge has ruled a new law requiring Montana’s Attorney General to warn voters if a proposed ballot initiative would hurt businesses does not apply to ones that would amend the state constitution. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Sen. Tester Urges Congress To Address Agriculture Consolidation
Senator Jon Tester took to the Senate Floor Thursday to urge his Senate colleagues to bring his Meat Packing Special Investigator Act and the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act up for a vote. He argued both bills would defend farmers ranchers and consumers from rigged prices as a result of anti-competitive practices by corporate agric...