U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael S. Regan announced the funding Thursday that states Tribes and territories will receive in 2022 through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The State of Montana will receive $63,041,000 to invest in critical wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. The money will be provid...
Senator Tester Highlights Milk River Project In Infrastructure Bill
One of the biggest beneficiaries in Montana from the Bipartisan infrastructure bill is the Milk River Project, which is set to receive as much as $100 million in new funding. Senator Jon Tester helped negotiate the bill’s figures and explained how these particular funds were able to stay in the final legislation. https://northernbroadcasting....
Montana Businesses Voice Support For Infrastructure Bill
Nearly three dozen Montana businesses are thanking Jon Tester for his work on the infrastructure bill signed by President Joe Biden last month. Steven Ladefoged owns Montago Coffee in Helena and said it would help reduce the effects of climate change while also protecting the state’s recreation economy. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-cont...
Montana Producers Show Support For Federal Legislation
More than 30 Montana businesses have signed a letter to Senator Jon Tester expressing their support for the infrastructure bill and Build Back Better Act. They say these measures take important climate change action that would be critical for protecting Montana. Robert Keith signed it as co-founder of Beartooth Group which invests in and advis...
Infrastructure Bill Looks To Impact Nearly 15 Million Acres of Public Land
American Forests analysts estimate Infrastructure, Investment and Jobs Act passed last week will affect about 14.8 million acres of public land through restoration recovery and reforestation work. A $60 million line item pays for grants for wood energy programs and $20 million goes to the Joint Fire Science Program based in Missoula and Bozema...
Montana Expected To Receive $3 Billion Through Infrastructure Bill
The $1 trillion plus Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will become law when President Joe Biden signs it. Montana is expected to receive $2.82 billion for highway projects with an additional $225 million set aside for bridge replacement in the state. About $144 million will go to airports in Montana. Whether there is a timeline on when mo...