Montana’s Department of Public Health and Human Services has begun shipping 650,000 at-home COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to county and tribal public health departments for distribution. When announcing the state had first acquired the tests Governor Greg Gianforte said every community needs to do their part to end the pandemic.
Senator Daines Lauds Governor For Record-Low Unemployment
Montana’s unemployment rate hit 2.5% last December. Senator Steve says Governor Greg Gianforte should get a lot of credit in reaching this milestone.
Governor Exploring Options To Address Human Trafficking In Montana
January has been declared Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month in Montana by Governor Greg Gianforte and has been encouraging Montanans to spread awareness about the growing crime in the Treasure State. He recently attended a roundtable discussion in Helena to learn how to stop it in its tracks and came away with a few considerations...
Governor Gianforte Highlights Community Effort To Address Substance Abuse
Governor Greg Gianforte recently met with Yellowstone County Commissioners, law enforcement and others to discuss solutions to the rising crime rate. A large component corresponds to the rise in substance abuse which the governor thinks should be addressed on a community to community basis. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2...
Governor Gianforte Expresses Support For State Legislature In Pending Lawsuit
Last December, the state Legislature appealed a state Supreme Court ruling that found lawmakers overstepped their authority when they subpoenaed judicial branch records to the U.S. Supreme Court focusing on whether the justices had the authority to rule on a subpoena for their own communications. Monday, Governor Greg Gianforte argued in a bri...
Governor Gianforte To Address Affordable Housing In 2022
Montana faced a number of challenges in 2021 that look to continue for some time in the new year with access to affordable housing being no exception. Governor Greg Gianforte. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-06_737.mp3
Governor Gianforte Provides Update On Omicron Variant In Montana
During a press conference to mark his first year as Governor Greg Gianforte commented on the recent rise in COVID-19 infections in Montana brought on by the omicron variant. He pointed to previous studies and public health officials on what is known currently about the new variant. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/1-...
School Donors Eligible For New Tax Credits Next Year
Beginning January 3rd donors who support innovative education in public schools or private school scholarships can get dollar-for-dollar tax credits before a statewide $1 million cap is reached. Any Montana taxpayer estate or business may donate up to $200,000 for the Innovative Education Program tax credit or Student Scholarship Organization ...
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...
Hebgen Dam Malfunction To Be Investigated
The flow of water released from Hebgen Lake into the upper Madison River was returning to normal Thursday after NorthWestern Energy crews attached a new component to a malfunctioning gate on Hebgen Dam. The fishing restriction placed on the upper Madison River by Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks ends today. Governor Greg Gianforte wrote on Twit...