Governor Greg Gianforte and the Department of Public Health and Human Services announced Wednesday Montana has contracted with six treatment providers to pilot an integrated evidence-based program to expand the state’s capacity to treat stimulant use disorders like methamphetamine use. The department’s Jon Ebelt. https://northernbroadcasting....
New Wolf Hunting Laws May See Further Review From Biden Administration
The Biden Administration said Wednesday federal protections may need to be restored for gray wolves in the Western United States after laws in states like Montana made it easier to kill them. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has more. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-16_832.mp3
Governor’s Office Provides Wildfire Update
As of Wednesday morning there were 15 active large fire incidents in Montana. There have been over 2,310 fire starts in Montana burning around 871,000 acres. Since Governor Greg Gianforte’s fire briefing the week before Wednesday there have been over 100 new fire starts. Officials estimate approximately 51 residences have been lost this year t...
Two Vacant Judicial Seats Now Taking Submissions
Governor Greg Gianforte announced two new District Court vacancies Tuesday. Northern News Network’s Eric Young has the details. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/9-15_832.mp3
Governor Reflects On September 11 Attacks 20 Years Later
On Tuesday September 11th 2001 a series of four coordinated terrorist attacks by the militant Islamist terrorist group al-Qaeda against the United States of America resulted in 2,977 fatalities over 25,000 injuries and substantial long-term health consequences in addition to at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage. Saturday ...
$20 Million In COVID Relief Funds Could Go Towards Disabled Montanans
A legislative panel voted Wednesday to direct $22 million in federal COVID relief money to increase job training opportunities for out-of-work Montanans and to help people with disabilities find employment. The recommendations from the commission established by the Legislature earlier this year to administer workforce related funding from the ...
District Judge Dismisses New Challenge To Appointment Bill
District Court judge Mike McMahon has dismissed a lawsuit by former Democratic Representatives Tom Winter and Barbara Bessette challenging Montana’s new judicial appointment process. The case was the second attempt at taking down Senate Bill 140 passed by the GOP-dominated Legislature and signed by Republican Governor Greg Gianforte to a...
Governor Issues Ruling That Prohibits Mask Mandates
Today, Governor Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services issued and emergency rule to promote the parents of schoolchildren as the ultimate decision-makers on matters pertaining to their child’s health, meaning that children will not have to wear masks in schools if their parents don’t want them...
Superintendent Arntzen Explains State Orders On Masks In Schools
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase Governor Greg Gianforte and Superintendent of Public Instruction are on the same page. There will be no state mandate to wear marks in schools or to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. On Voices of Montana, Arntzen explained. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/8-27_437.mp3
Montana Could See As Much As $125 Million For Water Infrastructure Through ARPA
The Infrastructure Advisory Commission has recommended more than $125 million in federal COVID relief money to be awarded as grants for water and wastewater projects across the state. The money is part of more than $2 billion Montana received through the American Rescue Plan Act to offset some of the economic impacts of the pandemic. A final d...