The Biden administration has banned all Russian energy imports from entering the United States. Governor Greg Gianforte says there’s more that should be done.
Electric Co-Ops Investing In Improved Cyber Security
With Russia invading Ukraine, security issues in the U.S. are of growing concern. The National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association is holding its annual meeting in Nashville. Monday, on Voices of Montana, its president and Glasgow’s Norval Electric Co-Op Director Chris Christensen had an example.
Montana Senators Co-Sponsor Bill To Restrict Russian Energy
As a part of continued efforts to weaking Russian President Vladimir Putin’s regime and increase American energy independence, Montana Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines have co-sponsored legislation to block all Russian oil and gas imports to the U.S. Tester says the “Ban Russian Energy Imports Act” would hit Putin where it hurts.
Senator Daines Pushes Country For Energy Independence
As oil prices continue to go up because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Senator Steve Daines is calling for the U.S. to increase its own efforts in producing energy. He recently introduced a new bill that would do just that along with helping America’s partners and allies be less dependent on Russia.
Montana Identifies Russian Assets Tied To State Investments
The Montana Board of Investments staff has identified about $15 million in assets that are tied to Russian interests within its roughly $25 billion portfolio. The board which operates independently from elected officers in state government will begin the process of existing those Russian assets and will move to divest the state’s holdings in o...
Former Ambassador Baucus Sees Potential China Involvement In Ukraine
As the fallout from Russia invading Ukraine continues, what about China? Former Montana Senator and former Ambassador to China Max Baucus commented on it this week during an interview on Bloomberg radio.
Cash Grain Prices Continue To Rise During Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Cash grain prices are at record highs and Russia’s war on Ukraine is pushing them higher. Hard red winter wheat prices are double what ordinary wheat was selling for during the same period last year but Montana farmers are entering the second year of an extended drought with little wheat in reserves. Montana’s 2021 wheat harvest was just...
Former Senator Baucus Encouraged By U.S. Response To Ukraine Invasion
With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine former Montana Senator and former Ambassador to China Max Baucus said Monday on Bloomberg radio Russia is not exactly what you may think it is. He also commented on the sanctions being imposed on it.
Former Senator Baucus Weighs In On U.S. Response To Russian Invasion
As Russia invades Ukraine, actions mean more than words. That’s what former Montana Senator and former Ambassador to China Max Baucus said Monday during an interview on Bloomberg Radio.
Montana Petroleum Association Forecasts Increasing Energy Prices
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine led to swift action by the European Union and the Biden Administration to suppress its economy but the unrest has many concerned it will further increase America’s energy prices. Montana Petroleum Association Executive Director Alan Olson.