Film industry activity has grown significantly in Montana during recent years and a new study conducted by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research reports the hit television series “Yellowstone” brought in more than $70 million in additional spending to the state last year. According to BBER Director Patrick Barkey, ...
Former VP Pence To Speak Billings Next Month
Former Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to speak at the nonprofit organization Provision International’s annual Mission Banquet next month in Billings. The group primarily ships food to communities all over the world but President Lance Lanning explains they’re not limited to just this type of aid.
Gov. Gianforte Opposes Decision To End Title 42 Order
The Biden administration will end its Title 42 public health order May 23rd used since March 2020 to expel a majority of migrants at the Mexican border. Governor Greg Gianforte disagrees with the decision.
Sen. Daines Recommends Further Diplomacy & Military Aid Following Trip To Ukraine
Senator Steve Daines was the first U.S. Senator to visit Ukraine since Russian’s invasion February 24th. After returning to the U.S. last week he outlined the steps he believes America must do to continue supporting Ukraine after witnessing the war’s impact firsthand.
State Tax Filing Deadline Extended
Monday may have been Tax Day across the country but Governor Greg Gianforte has extended the filing deadline for Montana state taxpayers to file. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.
Economist Breaks Down Census Impact On Montana Incomes
States receive $1.5 trillion from programs guided by census data each year, according to a George Washington University study. In Montana, those programs made up more than 12% of personal income in 2017. The study’s author Andrew Reamer says that means states like Montana had a lot at stake in the recent 2020 Census.
Montana Board of Oil & Gas Conservation Moves To Plug Abandoned Wells
The Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation told its staff last week to proceed with a change of operator request for the Well-Done Foundation that wants to take over 68 orphan oil and gas wells and intends to plug them. The Shelby-based nonprofit organization says that the move will save taxpayers more than $2 million that Montana would nee...
Big Timber Nonprofit Providing Mental Health Services Across Montana
Catalyst for Change is a nonprofit organization based in Big Timber that provides mental health services to individuals and communities across the state through tele-health. Founder and Executive Director Amber Martinsen-Blake explained on Voices of Montana the program started out of necessity for local student mental health services when ther...
Board of Education Warned Of Constitutional Violation Prior To Lawsuit
Online news outlet The Daily Montanan along with The Montana Federation of Public Employees union have filed suit in Lewis and Clark County District Court asking a judge to void the actions of the Board of Public Education over what they believe was an illegal decision in cutting out public comment and participation. Board Chairwoman Tammy Lac...
Project Approved To Conserve Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and the Gardiner Ranger District Custer Gallatin National Forest have agreed to proceed with the Buffalo Creek Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout Conservation Project. Northern News Network’s Eric Young reports.