State representatives and Montanans alike are split on the potential nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning out of Missoula to head the Bureau of Land Management. “The Mountain Pact” network of local elected officials released statements Wednesday supporting her nomination while Senator Steve Daines recently opposed it on the Senate floor. Daines s...
Northern Border To Remain Closed To Canadians Until August 21
The Biden Administration announced today it will be extending travel restrictions for only essential travel to the Canadian border until August 21. This comes two days after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s announcement that Canada will allowing vaccinated Americans starting August 9. Montana’s Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines rele...
Montana Representatives Request Federal Aid For Drought
There are calls across Montana for action to address its current extreme drought. Northern News Network’s Eric Young on recent actions by the treasure state’s representatives. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_737.mp3
Senator Daines Visits Robertson Draw Firefighters
As conditions heat up in Montana ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, crews on the Robertson Draw fire south of Red Lodge have been busy trying contain the wildfire’s edge. Senator Steve Daines recently visited the site of the fire and commented on the work being done. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/7-02_637.mp3
Senator Daines Comments On Recent Louisiana Judge Moratorium
A recent Louisiana judge ruling blocked the Biden administration’s moratorium on gas and oil leasing. Montana Senator Steve Daines recently commented on this ruling and the administration’s moratorium. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-28_637.mp3
Senator Daines Comments On Southern Border Drug Flow Reaching Montana
What does Montana, the southern border and drugs have in common? Senator Steve Daines connects the dots. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-25_832.mp3
MSU Receives $3 Million From U.S. Department Of Energy
The mineral pyrite more may hold the keys to a domestic-based future in renewable energy and the Department of Energy, in collaboration with Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines, has awarded Montana State University Associate Professor Eric Boyd more than $3.3 million in funding to better extract the mineral pyrite. The next step is to use the...
Senator Daines Comments On ATF Nominee
Senator Steve Daines on Voices of Montana Wednesday explained why he does not want David Chipman currently going through the nomination process to be the Director of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-24_537.mp3
Senator Daines Weighs In On For The People Act Vote
About 100 supporters of the For the People Act rallied and marched around the State Capitol Monday to draw attention to the law that expands voting rights which the U.S. Senate will vote on this week. According to the Associated Press the bill would restrict partisan gerrymandering of congressional districts strike down hurdles to voting and ...
Montana GOP Convention Begins In Helena
The Montana GOP convention is being held in Helena today, featuring Governor Greg Gianforte, Senator Steve Daines and Congressman Matt Rosendale as keynote speakers. Former Congressman Ryan Zinke has filed papers to run for the state’s newest congressional seat as a Republican and sopped by the Northern News Network earlier this week where he ...