The state is now accepting applications for up to $266 million in ConnectMT funds to expand access to reliable broadband and close the digital divide throughout Montana. The program will conduct a series of informational webinars beginning Thursday to support applicants through the submission process. Applications are due April 8th. About 1 in...
Montana Likely To See More Apprenticeships In 2022
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry has proposed an increase in the number of apprentices that can be assigned to a single supervisor in trade settings. Governor Greg Gianforte has endorsed the proposal in tying the timing of the ratio change because of Montana’s growing need for housing and to federal investments in broadband infrast...
The State of Montana Requests Information on Broadband Mapping Platforms
The state has released a Request for Information to support the ConnectMT Act broadband program a step toward expanding reliable access to broadband throughout Montana. The ConnectMT Program will allocate $275 million to Montanans’ broadband infrastructure to start closing the digital divide for the Treasure State. https://northernbroadcasting...
Senator Tester Details How Montana’s Broadband Funding Will Be Distributed
There’s been a lot of talk about the potentially historic investment in Montana’s broadband infrastructure through the bipartisan package passed by the Senate but with so much federal money coming into the state it also has many wondering how it will be allocated. Senator Jon Tester, one of the bill’s negotiators, recently explained how. https...
Senator Tester Details What New Infrastructure Package Will Bring To Montana
There’s even more money coming to the state after the Senate passed the $1 trillion plus infrastructure bill. Senator Jon Tester on what that’ll mean for Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-13_737.mp3
VP Of Montana Stockgrowers Association Comments On Cattles’ Effects On The Atmosphere
Only 12 of Montana’s 56 counties have a rate of broadband access equal to or higher than the nationwide average and on the state’s tribal lands only 67.2% of people living there have broadband access at all. Expanding broadband infrastructure has emerged as a top priority in the 67th Legislative Session and several bills along with hundreds of...