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Tribes And Conservation Groups Applaud President Biden’s Scrapping Of The Keystone XL Pipeline Permit

January 22, 2021 No Comments

On his first day in office President Joe Biden stopped the Keystone XL Pipeline which would have carried Alberta tar sand through Montana. Tribes and conservation groups applauded Biden’s swift action. Chairman of the Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water Supply System in northwestern Montana Bill Whitehead says it’s been a long-fought battle with many ups and downs.

Superintendent Of Public Instruction Reports Montana Is Experiencing Historic Lows In Dropout Rates

January 22, 2021 No Comments

Montana is experiencing lows in school dropout rates. Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen.

Stockman Bank CFO Bill Bickle On What It Has Been Doing To Help Paycheck Protection Program Recipients

January 22, 2021 No Comments

The second Paycheck Protection Program has been rolled out to serve those who did not get help from the first and those that did and have come back for more. Stockman Bank Chief Financial Officer Bill Bickle.

Incoming Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Addresses Rural and American tribal areas In Senate Hearing

January 22, 2021 No Comments

Pete Buttigieg President Biden’s nominee to lead the Department of Transportation in a Senate Commerce Committee hearing Thursday was asked by Senator Jon Tester how he would address rural and American tribal areas.

Montana Contractors Association Partnering With Billings Area High Schools On Job Creation Initiative

January 21, 2021 No Comments

The Montana Contractors Association Education Foundation has launched its Build Montana workforce development initiative in partnership with Billings area high schools. Marketing and Communications Director Barry Houser.

Voices Of Montana On Example Of Communities Showing Real Spirit During Tough Times Like These

January 21, 2021 No Comments

Montana communities always show their real spirit during these kinds of times. Voices of Montana recently highlighted one event concerning a swimming pool. John Mackhart is General Manager of KCGM in Scobey.