Voices of Montana: Recent Episodes
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Voices of Montana is MT's original statewide, daily, radio talk show. The show is a platform for Montanans to share their opinions on issues that matter to MT.
Live from the Energy Open in Colstrip, energy experts and leaders join Voices of Montana at the conference to focus on key issues facing the country’s energy future, such as energy distribution and production, data centers, and the on-going process […]
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Montana economist Patrick Barkey, host of the radio series “The Montana Economic Minute” and former Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, joins the program for a broad-based glance around the economy, including discussions on energy, debt, inflation, […]
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How are we educating today’s youth on opportunities and drawbacks from the fast-moving technology know as Artificial Intelligence? Click on the program as Code Girls United founder and CEO Marianne Smith talks about the changes to the program since its […]
The post Code Girls United Leads-Out on Youth and AI Issues first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Live from Evergreen’s Treasure State Coffee, at 1405 U.S. Hwy 2 East.
The post The Recreation and Resource Economy of the Flathead first appeared on Voices of Montana.
With Janicki Industries President John Janicki
The post Janicki Industries’ $800 Million Montana Choice first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Join us for a great hour of history and fun, as we talk with members of the Military Vehicle Preservation Association convoying across Montana this week as part of their “History in Motion” program that, this year, is tracking the […]
The post Historic Military Vehicles Convoy Across the State first appeared on Voices of Montana.
I-194 is a Montana citizen’s initiative that is expected to make the November ballot that will prohibit corporations in Montana from spending to influence elections. Proponents say it’s step in the right direction to lessen the large influence of money […]
The post The Power of Money in Politics and a Montana Plan to Counter It first appeared on Voices of Montana.
with DEQ Director Sonja Nowakowski
The post Big Hole River Repairs and Energy Task Force Findings first appeared on Voices of Montana.
With MT Ag Dir. Jillien Streit MFBF President Cyndi Johnson Korey Fauque, KW Agency Brian Akelstad, MT Pulse Crop Committee
The post Local Ag Leaders Discuss Farm Bill, Labor Issues, Women in Ag Leadership on For the Farmers Tour first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Featuring Fergus County Commissioner Ross Butcher on grizzly bears in Central Montana, Sheriff Ryan Peterson on area drug enforcement and the new hazardous weather and safety plan, Fair Board Chair Brad Yaeger, 4-H kids and the derby.
The post Bears and Fairs – 406’n to Lewistown first appeared on Voices of Montana.
with Johnathan Wood, VP of Law and Policy, PERC, Property and Environment Research Center
The post State Management of Grizzlies Critical Step in Collaborative Conservation first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Can an Independent candidate truly chart a course outside the two-party system? Click on the podcast as Eastern District Congressional Independent candidate Dr. Michael Eisenhauer discusses that proposition as well as some of his key policy positions on healthcare, the […]
The post Independent Candidate on the Trail for Common Ground Solutions first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Click on the podcast for a host of good information on what to do WHEN IT’S HOT AS YOU KNOW WHAT. Featuring: Steven Don, Dean of MSU-Northern College of Technical Sciences Ed McIntoch, Q2 and Northern Broadcasting Meteorologist Shane Clouse, […]
The post Keeping it Cool – On the Road and In the Garden first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Did you know Montana is becoming a hub for defense innovation? Click on the podcast as we sit down with Al Deibert of Montana State University’s Institute for National Security Research and Education to discuss the research and development, advanced […]
The post The Cutting Edge of Life-Saving Military Gizmos first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs joins Voices of Montana to discuss his remarkable career, the role of faith in his music, and preserving America’s rich musical heritage. Skaggs is one of the many great performers lined up for the […]
The post 15th Anniversary Red Ants Pants Ready to Roll first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Want to know what our kids are thinking in school? The 2025 Montana Youth Risk Behavior Survey will clue you in. Click on the podcast – the survey is top of mind for Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen, […]
The post A Summer Session, with State Supt. Susie Hedalen first appeared on Voices of Montana.
He wouldn’t share his favorite hunting spot (again), but Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined Voices of Montana to share a 4th of July message on the value of Patriotism and keeping our country strong.
The post Governor Gianforte With a Message for a Special Celebration first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Is the world heading toward a debt crisis? University of Montana economist Dr. Robert Sonora joins Voices of Montana to break down Japan’s staggering 250% debt trap, China’s aggressive debt-trap diplomacy, and the U.S.’s quickly escalating national debt and what […]
The post National Debt Plaguing Developed Nations Across the Globe first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana faces persistent mental-health challenges that are amplified by rural geography, workforce shortages, and a high veteran population. But there’s been a shift in the Veterans Administration’s mental-health funding structure from outdated formulas that rewarded volume over innovation to new […]
The post NAMI Keeps Veteran and Youth Mental Wellness in Sight first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Nutrient standards, water and wells… how do we protect water quality without breaking small town budgets? Click on the podcast as Kelly Lynch of the Montana League of Cities and Towns joins us to talk about community nutrient standards, private […]
The post Nutrients, Water, Wells, and Municipal Care first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Guest-host Steve Arveschoug, a longtime economic development leader in Montana, sits down with two of the state’s most recognizable mayors: Helena’s Wilmot Collins and Billings’ Bill Cole. They reflect on their biggest challenges and proudest moments — from pandemic pressures […]
The post Reflections of a Montana Mayor first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Guest host Steve Arveschoug digs deep into what Winter 25-26 might have in store. He’ll be joined by Montana’s Weatherman, Ed McIntosh, and ag-weather expert Brian Bledsoe. How much moisture are we expected to receive? Are we heading toward one […]
The post The Montana Winter Outlook first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana continues to face some of the toughest mental health challenges in the nation — from high suicide rates to limited access in rural communities. On this episode of Voices of Montana, we take a direct look at what’s driving […]
The post Jason DeShaw and BCBS of Montana Team for Mental Health the Country Way first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana State University President Dr. Brock Tessman has been on the job since the first of July. Click on the podcast to find out what’s on his plate … growing enrollment and boosting retention, advancing research and strengthening MSU’s role […]
The post Back in the Big Sky and Ready to Roll first appeared on Voices of Montana.
From ranching to roaring — meet Montana’s Dino Cowboy Clayton Phipps! He and Peter Larson of the Black Hills Institute of Geological Research join the program to reveal the latest discovery rewriting dinosaur history — Nanotyrannus LIVES!
The post Dino Cowboy Clayton Phipps’s Discovery of New T-Rex Species Finally Confirmed first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Our special Veterans Day program, live from Perkins Family Restaurant in Billings where veterans enjoyed a free breakfast, this year features Jack Kindleman, one of the few remaining WW2 veterans alive today. We also learn about the Veterans Treatment Court […]
The post WW II Veteran Highlights Special Veterans Day Salute first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Living with Type 1 diabetes can be isolating — but for kids in Montana, there’s a place where everyone understands what you’re gong through. Click on the podcast as Montana Youth Diabetes Alliance Executive Director Tonya Furhmann, and diabetes campers […]
The post Montana Youth Diabetes Association – Mixing the Fun with Learning and Community first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance James Brown joins us to talk about consumer protection and insurance innovation. Commissioner Brown shares the update on the his investigation into a major data breach affecting over 460,000 Montana Blue Cross Blue Shield. […]
The post Crypto-Fraud, Identity Theft, Insurance Rates, and Common Sense first appeared on Voices of Montana.
From the battlefield to the wilderness to Big Sky Country. Australian military veteran Lex D. Reilly brings his moving story of how courage, faith, and community can transform a warrior’s heart. Known worldwide as the Australian Viking, Lex is telling […]
The post A Warrior’s Healing Wilderness Journey Brings Hope for Peace for Many first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Holly O’Dell is President and CEO of Montana State Fund. She’s visiting our studio bringing $38.5 million dollars with her…. Okay, not exactly. But she is making the rounds across the state returning $38.5 million dollars in benefits to policy […]
The post Non-Profit Montana State Fund Puts $38 Million Back into Employers’ Pockets first appeared on Voices of Montana.
From FAA Chapters to Convention to Careers. Click on the podcast to hear from Montana FFA members and mentors after a successful 98th annual National FFA Convention. How will the next generation of producers shape Montana’s agriculture? With Montana FFA Executive […]
The post Young Montanans Preparing for a Future of Ag Leadership first appeared on Voices of Montana.
3rd generation Montana ranchers Dale and Janet Veseth have just made one of the largest and biggest donations for future generations in Montana’s history. The Veseth’s are donating their $21 million, 38-thousand-acre ranch in Phillips County to the Ranchers Stewardship […]
The post Keepin’ It in Ag – Veseth’s Donate $21 Million Cattle Ranch first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and handful of trade mission members unpacked some of their adventures and take-aways from the recent Montana Trade Mission to South Korea and Japan. From beef and wheat to bioscience and photonics, the trade mission aimed […]
The post Made in Montana, Appreciated Worldwide – Unpacking the Trade Mission first appeared on Voices of Montana.
How far has gene therapy and genetics medicine advanced? How accessible is that healthcare to Montanans? Click on the podcast to learn more about how Shodair Children’s Hospital‘s world-class genetics program has served Montana families for 50 years, and how […]
The post Making Gene Therapy Accessible in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.
From Montana to the world stage. Chef Miguel “Mike” Hernandez just cooked his way to a top-five finish at the World Food Championships! Yes, there’s a story behind it all. Click on the podcast as Mike visits in-studio to talk […]
The post Montana Chef Takes Home Hardware from World Food Championships first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Every ten years, Montana voters get the chance to reexamine how their local governments operate. The question was on the ballot in 2024, and about a third of the counties and cities said, “Yes, let’s take a look at what […]
The post Local Government Reviews – Unique to Montana, Going on Now first appeared on Voices of Montana.
A $38 trillion national debt, government borrowing over $6 billion a day, federal health insurance subsidies for almost everyone, and a Social Security Trust Fund that no one really trusts anymore … government spending is out of control. What can […]
The post Ideas for a Responsible Federal Budget first appeared on Voices of Montana.
China has doubled down on its tariff threat to starve America of critical minerals. It’s not a boast. The communist country mines between 30-40 percent of all critical minerals in the world, and refines from 60-90 percent of the critical […]
The post Critical Minerals – It’s Time to Shore-Up the U.S. Supply first appeared on Voices of Montana.
What’s up with the price of silver and gold? While we’re at it – what’s up with our $37 Trillion National Debt? They are both breaking into record high territory. Click on the podcast as Rick Green, Chairman of Patriot […]
The post National Debt & Precious Metals – The Skinny and the Fallout on Historic Highs first appeared on Voices of Montana.
A tentative cease-fire and path to peace between Israel and Hamas is on the table — with signatures. What’s in the plan? Will it have any lasting impact? University of Montana Professor Mehrdad Kia is one of our region’s leading […]
The post Can Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Turn into Lasting Peace? first appeared on Voices of Montana.
What are the issues our state’s cities and towns are wrangling with? All much the same, but also uniquely different. Typical Montana. Click on the podcast for community check-ins from Mayors in Dillon, Bozeman, Drummond and Richey, and to hear […]
The post 94th Annual Convention of the Montana League of Cities and Towns first appeared on Voices of Montana.
We’ve been talking over the past few weeks about A.I. and education. The technology can be a great benefit, but it also poses its own set of problems that can hamper education. Montana Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen joins us […]
The post Montana Releases K-12 Guidelines for Artificial Intelligence first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Fall is here, and the hunt is on! Click on the podcast as we go behind the scenes with Greg Lemon and Ron Howell from Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Dale Moore, host of Shadow of the Rockies. From […]
The post The Hunt is Onnnn! first appeared on Voices of Montana.
You would be surprised at what animal activists have been sneaking into legislation. Mindy Patterson is President and Co-Founder of The Cavalry Group, a member-funded advocacy firm defending the rights of agricultural producers and other to use animals in their […]
The post A Critical Time for Property Rights Advocacy first appeared on Voices of Montana.
As part of a national awareness effort, homeless shelter leaders in Great Falls, Kalispell, and Missoula took to the streets Oct. 9 – Oct. 10 to bring the plight of Montana’s homeless to light. In Kalispell and Great Falls, the […]
The post Montana Conversations on a Bench – Shelter Leaders Talk about Homelessness first appeared on Voices of Montana.
It was indeed an honor to have the Honorable Cory Swanson, Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court, visit in-studio. The outreach represented one of Justice Swanson’s tenets in judicial reform; a more public-facing court system. Click on the podcast […]
The post Chief Justice Cory Swanson – Placing Outreach on the Supreme Court Docket first appeared on Voices of Montana.
With Montana Governor Greg Gianforte and Congressman Troy Downing
The post Engaging Government and the Power of Words first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Click on the podcast to hear directly from Montana Senator Steve Daines, one of the leading Republicans on Capitol Hill, on how and why a clean continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government, already approved by the House, is being […]
The post Shutdown Politics on Capitol Hill – Senator Steve Steve Daines first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Weeks after the assassination of Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk, the organization that he founded as a teenager in 2012 continues to carry on its advocacy of conservative principles and empowerment of young voters. Click on the podcast as […]
The post @Montana State University – Turning Point USA Carries-On Without Charlie Kirk first appeared on Voices of Montana.
There’s a series of high-stakes, but seemingly low-profile legal battles taking shape. Case v. Montana, is in front of the U.S. Supreme Court and could redefine police authority to enter homes during emergencies. In addition, a coalition of 26 states, led […]
The post Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen – Defending the Law first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Energy, taxes, econ development and many other topics were on the agenda for two of Montana’s oldest grassroots organizations, the Montana Association of Counties, and the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association, both of which recently held their annual conventions. Click on […]
The post MACo/MECA – Grassroots Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.
1 in 10 Montanans face food insecurity — including 1 in 6 kids. Click on the podcast for an eye-opening conversation on hunger, hope, and the power of local action, with Gayle Carlson from the Montana Food Bank Network, Kaya Patten-Fusselman […]
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There are two large public lands and property rights issues on the plate today that will affect Montana’s hunters, farmers, ranchers, rural communities and its economy. Ellie Brighton of the Montana Stockgrowers Association joins us to to discuss the proposed […]
The post Revamping/Rescinding the 2001 Roadless Rule & Corner Crossings first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana’s healthcare system, especially in rural areas, is under serious strain. With staffing shortages, overwhelming patient loads, and a wave of new federal regulations, many hospitals are at a breaking point. In this episode, guest host Steve Arveschoug speaks with […]
The post A Candid “Healthcare in Montana” Conversation with MHA President Ed Buttrey first appeared on Voices of Montana.
What Could a Proposed Rail Merger Mean for Shippers in Montana? Join guest host Steve Arveschoug for an insightful discussion on how the potential merger between two of the top six Class 1 rail transportation providers—Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern—could […]
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When you walk into a room and just before you flip that switch, what gives you the confidence the lights will come on? We’re going to find out what it takes to give us that confidence when Guest host Steve […]
The post NorthWestern Energy CEO Brian Bird, Keeping the Lights on in MT first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana is poised to step into the digital age in a big way, and this unique BYOP (bring your own power) digital campus design is helping to lead the way. NorthWestern Energy has signed a letter of intent with Quantica […]
The post Quantica, NorthWestern Energy Discuss Agreement on 5K Acre Digital Campus first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Dr. Alex Kor is the son of two Holocaust survivors — Mickey and Eva Kor. Eva is a well-traveled, (including to Montana) Holocaust speaker and the co-author of Surviving the Angel of Death: The Story of a Mengele Twin in […]
The post Dr. Alex Kor – “A Blessing, Not a Burden” first appeared on Voices of Montana.
According to numerous polls, a majority of Americans believe boys DON’T BELONG in the girls’ bathroom or locker room. Jeff Laszloffy, President and Executive Director of the Montana Family Foundation joins the program to discuss how parents and local school […]
The post Montana Family Foundation Sends Letter to Schools Over Reinstated Biological Gender Definitions first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The conflict playing out at Northern Cheyenne Tribal Headquarters began months ago, when President Gene Small attempted to get the tribal council to initiate a financial audit of more than $90 million it was awarded by the federal government through […]
The post Funding, Jurisdiction, Transparency at Heart of No. Cheyenne Conflict first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The Northern Cheyenne made history this week as their Chiefs removed and permanently banned several tribal council leaders after they allegedly illegally removed Council President Gene Small after his inquiries into what happened to more than $90 million in federal […]
The post Tribal Troubles Lead to Historic Ouster at Northern Cheyenne first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Air Force veteran and Montana Congressman Troy Downing and Army Ranger veteran Blake Fuhriman, Founder and Executive Director of the Veterans Navigation Network, offer genuine responses to the attack and tragic lost of life of 9/11/2001, and the 09/10/2025 assassination […]
The post The Heart of America – Tested Again 9/10-11 first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Click on the podcast to experience the Kick0ff broadcast of this 3rd annual For the Farmers appreciation tour.
The post For the Farmers — LIVE first appeared on Voices of Montana.
This program features professional athlete and mental health certified counselor Capri Richardson, a former University of Montana Volleyball player, educating the public on the mental challenges athletes will face throughout their sports seasons and careers, and offering methods of dealing […]
The post Making Mental Health a Part of the Game Plan first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Public Service Commission President Brad Molnar is under investigation for alleged workplace misconduct. The allegations are led by fellow commissioner, Jennifer Fielder, who has requested Governor Gianforte dismiss Molnar from the position. Molnar admits his style may not be to […]
The post PSC President Brad Molnar Responds to Complaints first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana’s petroleum industry contributes around $7 billion yearly to the state’s economy. That’s a tremendous impact – what does the future hold? Click on the podcast as we broadcast live from the Montana Petroleum Association’s annual convention, featuring Billings Philips […]
The post Montana Oil and Gas Impacting Our Communities first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Click on the podcast as a handful of young Montanan’s talk about their promising futures thanks to those who have created and guided Code Girl’s United and the Montana Robotics Alliance.
The post Montana’s Young STEM Students Step Up and Stand Out first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The conversation about combating the high price of prescription drugs took on a more a serious note after President Trump sent out a directive seeking price reforms from major pharmaceutical companies. Will Big Pharma come to the table? Americans often […]
The post Lower Drug Costs – What’s it Going to Take? first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging—and new research is showing how lifestyle, diet, and exercise may help prevent or delay cognitive decline. Want to learn more? Then please click on the podcast as two of Montana’s leading […]
The post New Research is Promising in Battling Dementia/Alzheimer’s first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Guest Host Bill Whitsitt talks to Scott Walter (president of Capital Research Center).
The post Dark Money and Campaign Financing first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Millions of dollars in out-of-state funding is behind a controversial constitutional abortion amendment, CI-128, that Montana voters will find on their November ballots Some groups in opposition are concerned the consequences of loose or undefined language in the amendment could […]
The post Big Sky Bishops Warn of Misleading Abortion Initiative first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The Montana legislature and Governor Gianforte approved new state funding in 2023 for better mental health awareness and outcomes. The Behavioral Health Systems for Future Generations bill (HB 872) is a $300 million commitment that created a commission to explore […]
The post Behavioral Health Report Guides New Funding for Mental Wellness first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Members of Montana’s building industry have joined together to give area students the opportunity to explore a career in the trades by hosting Build Montana “Pop Up Events,” where students get instructions and hands-on demonstrations with the tools that help […]
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September is Hunger Action Month, and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Montanans find themselves struggling with food insecurity. Gayle Carlson, President and CEO of the Montana Food Bank Network, which distributes food and other resources to 340 […]
The post Taking Action Against Hunger in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen paid a studio visit to discuss helping young victims of abuse and crime through the funding extension of a Montana child advocacy program.
The post Settlement Funds Youth Crime Victim Center, w/ AG Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana took steps in 2023 toward expanding public education access in the state with the approval of public Community Choice and Charter Schools. What is the status of the new programs? One is seating students and one is in court. Trish […]
The post Education Freedom Marching On in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Engaging the entire community in improving mental heath is one of the goals behind a new program putting mental health on the stage and on the move. State of Mind is an innovative program led by the University of Montana […]
The post Mental Health Awareness on the Stage and on the Move first appeared on Voices of Montana.
It’s time to talk heifers, or sewing, or rabbits, or leadership ….. Click on the podcast to hear how Montana youth involved in 4-H are making impacts in their community as 4-H makes important impacts in their lives. 4-H’ers on […]
The post September 4-H Spotlight first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana’s Governor Greg Gianforte joins the program for an update on a visit with southeast Montana producers impacted by the Remington fire this August. The governor also gave an overview of the fire season, now winding down, discussed visits to […]
The post Rem. Fire & Season, Record State Oil Lease, w/ Gov. Gianforte first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Heather McDowell, Vice President of Legal and External Affairs for Sibanye Stillwater joined the program to discuss the layoffs, markets, and the future for the Sibanye Stillwater Mine south of Big Timber. It is the United States only platinum and […]
The post Palladium Prices Prompt Sibanye Stillwater Layoffs first appeared on Voices of Montana.
In our continuing series on the Property Tax Task Force Report, Voices of Montana welcomed Montana Revenue Director Brendan Beatty to talk about the process and the outcome from revenue’s perspective. Click on the podcast to learn more about Montana’s […]
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Roads and bridges. That’s what makes up a great deal of the transportation system we see, but as they say, that’s just the tip of the — snowplow. Will autonomous driving vehicles be coming to a highway near you? What […]
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Bill Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of the 9/11 Honor and Serve Foundation, based in Bigfork. Click on the podcast to hear the story of how a group of Montanans came together a decade ago for a special memorial […]
The post Montana Remembrance: Benghazi, 9/11 first appeared on Voices of Montana.
With Montana Association of Counties President and Fergus County Commissioner Ross Butcher
The post MACo’s Take on Property Tax Recommendations first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Fall marks the dawning of new academic school years – along with new opportunities, dreams, and challenges. Education is important to Americans and vitally important to our prosperity. Education is also community — often the very center of our communities. Today we […]
The post UM on Track, with University of Montana President Seth Bodnar first appeared on Voices of Montana.
MT US Senate candidate Tim Sheehy along with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton join Vaughn Zenko in studio, on the campaign trail.
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The first half of the show has the Montana League of Cities and Towns, and in the second half the Montana Nonprofit Association. With Guest Host Vaughn Zenko
The post It’s all about Nonprofits! first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Big Sky football and Texas v Montana in Billings
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Author Jill Riley speaks about her book, Post Traumatic Faith and the struggles of dealing with Mental Illness.
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with Guest Host Kyle Riley
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Broadcasting Live from the MT Petroleum Assoc. Annual Meeting
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Fall is around the corner – it’s fair to say that many Montanans will have their minds on the hunting season. Dustin Temple, Director of Montana’s Fish, Wildlife, & Parks, joins us for all things FWP. Game Management Bureau Chief […]
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John Driscoll is the Democrat nominee for the U.S. House of Representatives from Montana’s eastern district, which has been a Republican stronghold since 1977. He faces Republican Nominee Troy Downing in November for the seat. Driscoll’s career has taken him […]
The post John Driscoll – Democratic Candidate for U.S. House District 2 first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Commerce Director Paul Green pays a visit in-studio! There was a lot to cover, from attracting new businesses to Montana, encouraging entrepreneurship, main street business support, the shifting economy … and some Texas versus Montana 6-man football. Join us as […]
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For this edition of the 4-H spotlight we talk with 10-year-old Rose Rost, from Willard, Montana, in Fallon County. Rose is a true 4-H go-getter who has had her hand in a large number of projects at a young age. […]
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On National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, the Montana Meth Project launched into the fight against that addictive and dangerous drug with a new education program for middle school and high school students. Executive Director Amy Rue joins us to […]
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A recent Montana Supreme Court ruling overturned a law requiring written consent from parents before minors could receive an abortion. The ruling seemingly placed the state in front of parental rights when it comes to medical decisions regarding their minor […]
The post Parental Consent Abortion Law Struck Down by State Supreme Court first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Many Montanans have been hit with dramatic increases in property taxes due to a number of reasons — rising property values are chief among them, but local government spending, regulations, and the limitations placed on our resource economy all play […]
The post Property Tax Task Force Recommendations & Rationale first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana has been on a steady march toward becoming a regional tech leader long before the federal government designated the state as 1 of 12 new regional Tech Hubs in July. The designation of the Headwaters Tech Hub comes with […]
The post Photonics – Another Treasure from the State first appeared on Voices of Montana.
The Flathead Warming Center has been a busy place since it opened in 2018. Busy serving, and busy expanding. The center is a low barrier shelter for the population’s homeless, which has grown in proportion with the pandemic and Montana’s […]
The post How Do Communities Cope with Homelessness? first appeared on Voices of Montana.
James Daniels has taken on a challenge. The double amputee, who lost his legs in a tractor trailer accident nearly two decades ago, will hike solo, (except for his chocolate lab Remy), 21 miles through the Castle Mountains. Daniels says […]
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How big a role will nuclear energy have in our future? What are our current sources for generation? Are they reliable, affordable, and stable into the future? Those are some of the questions we and energy experts from across the […]
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One of the frequent refrains from this election is a strong call for more common sense in government. The drug impact of open borders and the community impacts of runaway illegal immigration are a couple examples cited where Biden Administration […]
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President Biden has proposed term limits and other sweeping changes to the U.S. Supreme Court. Meanwhile, in Montana, a former Associate Justice of the state’s highest court, Justice Jim Nelson, has come under criticism for inappropriate comments he made in […]
The post Sweeping Court Changes & Nelson’s Dodgy Discourse first appeared on Voices of Montana.
When a geyser in Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park exploded – everyone had questions. The national park sits on one of the world’s largest active volcanos, and it does not go unmonitored. How dramatic was the event? Did it […]
The post Biscuit Basin Blowup – Yellowstone National Park first appeared on Voices of Montana.
What’s the latest on repairing the St Mary Conveyance? After years of patch work, the near 120-year old canal system, vital to tens of thousands of residents along the Hi-Line, is getting serious attention, and funding, after a catastrophic siphon […]
The post St. Mary Repair Work Underway first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Click on the podcast for a great conversation with Stacy Zinn, the former DEA agent and former congressional candidate who attended the 2024 Republican National Convention in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Trump. She’ll have reactions […]
The post Stacy Zinn Reflects on Campaign, RNC Convention, Trump Nomination first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Live from the Cattle Producers’ Forum, Voices of Montana teamed up with Colter Brown and the Northern Ag Network to give you a look inside the challenges and opportunities Montana’s cattle men and women face. Leaders from the Montana Stockgrowers […]
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Montana producers and public officials returned recently from a trade mission to Colombia to explore new markets for our state’s ag products, especially pulse crops — Montana leads the nation in pulse production. Did the group broker any new deals? […]
The post Getting a Stronger Pulse on Montana/Colombia Trade first appeared on Voices of Montana.
Montana’s mule deer population has struggled in recent years, with the state responding by altering hunting tags and other measures. What are the reasons for the decline, and what measures are needed to turn those numbers around? Click on the […]
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With Grace Parret, Philipsburg, Molly Arnold from Billing, and Katelyn Suta, from Cut Bank!
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Leadership, scholarships, networking, and fun. The annual Miss Montana Volunteer Pageants pack all of that into a few short days for the pageant contestants. Click on the podcast to hear Alissa Bohle, from the Board of Directors, and a former […]
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The 51st Annual Montana History Conference is coming to Great Falls Sept. 26-28. The agenda is packed and impactful. Click on the podcast as Montana Historical Society Historian Christine Brown goes through some of the keynote address, events, tours, and […]
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Taking good care of our pets and animals could become more of a challenge as the number of veterinarians is projected to lag far behind the growing demand for services. Between 1980 and 2010, there was only one new Veterinarian […]
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Nearly a year-and-a-half of digging, communicating, and collaborating has paid dividends for Montana’s growing tech industry. In October, 2023, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) designated Montana as a regional tech hub, and awarded $500,000 to start it up. Business and […]
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Two constitutional initiatives, CI-126 and CI-127, would change Montana’s Primary Elections from a semi-open primary where the winning vote-getter from the qualifying major parties moves on to the general election, to one where the top four vote getters, regardless of […]
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It’s been over 7 months since the brutal Hamas attack on Israel. The ensuing response by the Israeli government has been both decisive and destructive, but where are we at now? University of Montana Professor Mehrdad Kia is one of […]
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Click on the podcast as FWP Director Dustin Temple leads a discussion on what biologists have found in completing the annual spring survey for mule deer. Populations are struggling in some areas, though progress is also noted. FWP has reduced […]
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Governor Greg Gianforte stopped in with news updates on St Mary‘s, the fire season, property taxes, and an update from his recent Economic Summit, where Berkshire-Hathaway announced a major energy investment they are making along the Hi-Line.
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Illegal immigration and the country’s open border policies are among the biggest issues this election season. Today, we get the inside view of why the open border is such a big issue – with a visit by former Border Patrol […]
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Montana researchers have spent the better part of the last two years digging into where, how, and why Montana businesses, new and established, are accessing capital. Their findings are critical data for public officials who are working to improve the […]
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Another failure of the St Mary’s Diversion project has local project and irrigation managers coming together quickly for solutions. A canal siphon blowout, northeast of Babb, caused local flooding, erosion, and property damage, but repairing and replacing a large section […]
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Joe Cantwell, Age 14, Butte, Silver Bow County, Western Region Nominee Joe Cantwell is always challenging himself through 4-H. He works hard at each of the projects he enrolls in, showing up to meetings, taking on new roles within projects […]
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Nearly 4,000 Montana youth have earned a new lease on life through the Montana Youth Challenge Academy, a program 25 years strong that’s graduating it’s 50th class on June 15. Every part of what makes MYCA tick can be found […]
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Where do entrepreneurs go to find capitol to energize their business plans? Former Google Vice President, Philip Brittan, might have an answer for that. Brittan, who grew up on a ranch in Montana, gave the keynote address at the 2nd […]
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The Montana Broadcasters Association, and the Great Montana Foundation kicked off the general campaign season with the first ever debate between Senate candidates Democrat Jon Tester and Republican Tim Sheehy. The candidates were professional and knowledgeable about the multiple, on-point […]
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The Montana Historical Society has tabbed three more Montana legacy homesteads to the Centennial Farm and Ranch register: Birkeland Farms and the Woodmansey Ranch in Chouteau County, and Inbody Farms in Teton County. Siblings Kristen and Scott Inbody join the […]
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Don Kaltschmidt, Chair of the Montana Republican Party, drops in with a quick conversation to highlight some interesting numbers from the Primary election, and to set the stage for a critical and closely-watched U.S. Senate race.
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Judicial authority over tribal felony prosecutions on the Flathead Reservation is in flux as the state of Montana and Lake County haggle over who foots the bill. The Montana Supreme Court, the Governor’s office, and Lake County officials are all […]
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The most watched, and crowded race in the primary election was the Eastern District House race, where 9 Republicans and 4 Democrats were vying for the seat. State Auditor Troy Downing, winner of the GOP primary, joins the program to […]
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Landowners and agriculture producers are up in arms over a state policy that allowed the DNRC to claim water rights from landowners who utilize their private water on public land they are leasing from the state. The Montana Land Board […]
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Are you satisfied with your current form of local government? That’s the question on the ballot for Montana’s 56 counties and 125+ cities in the form of a vote for or against a Local Government Review. It’s a unique opportunity […]
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Journalist and Non-Stop Local Political Analyst Mike Dennison joins us for an election take on some of the major races in Montana, some of the legislative races that might be going under the radar, and the significance of two open […]
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… if you know what we mean. Click on the podcast to hear founder and Executive Director DeeDe Baker talk about the origins of Montana’s non-profit Dog Tag Buddies, how valuable canine therapy can be for some veterans, and how […]
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With Memorial Day at hand, we look at efforts by the state and veterans advocates to improve long-term care and services for veterans and their care-givers. With combat veterans Mike McManus, Program Director for the Veterans Navigation Network, and Retired […]
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FROM: https:// zinnformt.com/ STACY ZINN IS ALWAYS ON TARGET! A retired DEA agent and private security expert who has spent her career tackling cartels and terrorists, Stacy Zinn knows how to deliver results. When something is in her sights, Stacy […]
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The Montana Special Olympics Summer Games took place in Billings, with some 1400 athletes competing over three days, and as many volunteers and mentors also at the games. Join us as we broadcast live from the finish line and talk […]
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One of unforeseen consequences of the Biden administration’s open border policy is that states don’t have appropriate laws on the books to help manage a large influx of aliens in the country illegally. What has been done around the country […]
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Election Connection Coverage from the Northern News Network: Susie Hedalen, GOP candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction: Bio taken from Susie’s website: https://www.susieforschools.com/ Susie Hedalen is the Superintendent of Townsend School District and the Vice-Chair of the Montana Board of […]
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Industry leaders in Montana are doing the homework on the potential for small module nuclear reactors (SMR) to become a part of Montana’s energy future. The focus is on the utilizing Colstrip’s generation and transmission infrastructure, as the Biden Administration […]
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Youth leaders from the Flathead, Lambert, and Great Falls will join us on the May 4-H Spotlight show. 18-year-old Colton Kuka, from Kalispell is a natural born teacher. Brynn Spinner from Lambert is a 17-year-old helping to feed her community. […]
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Montana’s forestry and wood products industry has lost mills and market share over the past two decades battling what some stakeholders would call frivolous lawsuits and judicial activism. With that, timber industry leaders have been forming partnerships with multiple groups […]
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To hear Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen say it, the former teacher and state legislator has spent the last 8 years fighting for our kids in a public school system where cultural and behavioral battles too often play out. […]
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Former Montana state legislator Ric Holden is making a run for Congress in the crowded Eastern District House race. The Dawson County rancher has set his sights on the House Agriculture Committee should he get the nod from the voters […]
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New EPA regulations targeted at Montana’s Colstrip power plant have placed energy producers, distributors, and consumers on notice for the potential of higher energy costs and a limited energy supply. Brian Bird, President and CEO of NorthWestern Energy, joins the […]
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Montana students are getting a hands-on head start in the complicated and vital field of medicine through HOSA, a nationwide student organization that helps develop youth leaders and prepares them for healthcare careers. Nearly 225-thousand health and science students are […]
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Among those in Montana’s high-profile race for the U.S. Senate is Navy veteran Michael Hummert. Hummert is challenging Democratic Senator Jon Tester from within the party in seeking the democratic primary nomination. Click on the podcast to hear his positions […]
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Montana’s June 4th primary election is bearing down on the people and the candidates. Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen joins us to talk about Montana’s election security, and how you can help take part in the vote – one of […]
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Homelessness has seen a dramatic increase over the last decade, and especially since pandemic restrictions have been lifting slowly. Last year saw a 12% increase in homelessness in Montana, more so for unaccompanied youth: homelessness increased by over 20% for […]
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Cherie Taylor of Logan Health, Cut Bank and Chester, and Rep. Ed Buttrey join us in studio to discuss the value of Medicaid to Montana’s rural hospitals and clinics. The state’s portion of the funding for Medicaid expansion will need […]
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The rodeo Hall of Fame came calling for Montana’s own Jonnie Jonckowski. Though she grew up with plans to race around a track, she would wind up in an industry where an 8-second race on the back of a tornado […]
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State Senator Ken Bogner joins us in-studio to discuss his GOP campaign for Congress for the Eastern District. He is among 8 Republicans and 4 Democrats seeking their party’s primary nomination June 4. Click on the podcast to find out […]
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The state of CA has gone off the rails with a new mandate that all freight trains in the state be zero-emission trains by 2035. Given that currently ALL the freight engines in the country are diesel, the CA mandate […]
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Kyle Austin is a pharmacist, farmer, and business owner. He’s also pretty handy behind the wheel. You may see Kyle’s campaign rig parked along a roadway, or gettin’ on down it to another campaign event. Dr Austin joins us in […]
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A 2023 CDC Youth Risk Behavior Study revealed the struggles our students face in public schools. 25% of the more than 4,500 Montana students who took the survey said they had “seriously considered” suicide in the past 12 months, with […]
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Troy Downing grew up in a home of strong values and humble means. From there, he has accomplished much: teaching at a University, developing a tech company that caught the eye of Yahoo, and building a handful of small businesses, […]
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Housing and labor issues have Pyramid Mountain Lumber in Seeley Lake facing closure. As the owners explore their options, Walter Schweitzer, President of the Montana Farmer’s Union, is putting the idea of a cooperative on the table. It’s something the […]
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U.S. Senator Steve Daines was recently reminded of a previous time America had faced difficult domestic and global challenges. The remembrance is part of the motivation that keeps him working with optimism in Congress. Daines heads the National Republican Senatorial […]
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What makes a university military friendly? Montana State University has just been recognized as one of the nation’s top military-friendly institutions, and Todd Bucher, Director of Veteran Services for MSU, talks about about what that takes, and what that means […]
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A 10-year-old from Kalispell likes his 4-H projects because it reduces his screen time. Teenagers from Wibaux and Hingham have learned the value of mental health through 4-H, and have become advocates within their 4-H clubs and communities. Click on […]
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An important cog in Montana’s economy and energy future is Par Montana, a subsidiary of Par Pacific Holdings, which took over ownership of the ExxonMobile refinery in Billings, June 1, 2023. The facility was recently recognized for a national safety […]
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A new U.S. Department of Labor policy may alter the way Montana’s independent contractors do business. Boiling it down – it’s a policy that redefines an independent contractor and is pressuring contractors to become employees of the company they do […]
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Click on the podcast for a fun-filled and informative hour broadcasting live from the 94th Annual Montana FFA Convention, where nearly 2,000 FFA members and mentors are gathered to compete, campaign, learn, laugh, and make new friends. We talk with […]
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State Senator Tom McGillvray and State Representative Bill Mercer provide a deeper look at how SB 442 would fund a long list of government programs and services through special funding accounts. The two legislators also discuss recent Montana Supreme Court […]
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Click on the podcast as Deer Lodge native Joel Krautter joins Tom Schultz in studio to talk about the issues the country and Montana faces as he campaigns to be Montana’s Eastern District U.S. Representative.
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In a ruling Monday (04/01), the Montana Supreme Court cleared the way for signature gathering on a constitutional ballot initiative legalizing abortion in Montana, by declaring it a “right.” The proposed initiative, by the group Montanans Securing Reproductive Rights, could […]
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Voices of Montana went 406’n to Rudyard where more than three dozen local producers joined the Montana Grain Growers Association for a listening session to discuss the markets, the Farm Bill, inflation, insurance, and the full list of issues that […]
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Pyramid Mountain Lumber has been a staple in Western Montana’s economy for 75 years. It’s weathered numerous storms in that time, but has recently announced its closure amidst the challenges with today’s inflation and housing-deprived labor market. Company President Todd […]
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A number of forest restoration projects are slated for funding through the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation. Recent legislation paved the way for it. DNRC Director Amanda Kaster joined the program to talk about how these projects and […]
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Click on the podcast to hear Voice of the Montana State Bobcats, Keaton Gillogly, give a rundown of the season, the team’s remarkable run through the Big Sky tourney, and the moments now leading up to this national spotlight game […]
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Members of REAL Montana Class V are nearing the end of the two-year leadership training program. An international excursion is one of the sessions and Vietnam was the 2024 destination. Click on the podcast to hear Class V members Weston […]
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Questions raised about potential voter fraud from 2020 remain unanswered, but the focus rightly turns to doing what most Americans say they want – a fair and accurate 2024 election season. One of the national organizations leading the cause is […]
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Did you know there could possibly have been no Charlie Russell without a cowboy named Pete Vann? Click on the podcast as Mike Gurnett, a long-time board member of the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, tells that campfire story and […]
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Sailors from the USS Montana are once again roaming the state. Commanding Officer John Quimby, and Machinist Mate Nuclear Nathaniel Fisher joined Voices of Montana affiliate Mike Hammer in KOFI’s studio in Kalispell to talk about their connection to Montana […]
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It’s the 40th Anniversary of the Made in Montana program, and by all accounts, it’s been a grand success. We’re on the road in Helena, to the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds for the annual Made in Montana Trade Show. […]
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What are the challenges for women today in business? LIVE from Bozeman, we dropped in to cover the inaugural “Blazing Trails: Women in Business Summit,” from the Montana Chamber of Commerce. It was a gathering of leadership, skill, finance, and […]
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It’s time to shine a spring spotlight on 4-H students from around the state. We make stops in Emigrant, Worden, and Cut Bank, and talk with young camp counselors, youth leaders, goat lovers, dog lovers, wood workers, photographers – there’s […]
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Click on the podcast to hear State Senator Tom McGillvray discuss how critical our national debt has become, why some believe that Congress will never fix this issue, and how states may need to act to address it. Senator McGillvray […]
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Former Secretary of State, and past PSC commissioner Brad Johnson says his experience and familiarity with Montana’s issues and government stand out for him in his bid for the GOP Senate nomination. Join us as Johnson discusses the race and […]
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The Montana Supreme Court has ruled 5-2 that the Montana Department of Environmental Quality did its job correctly, and quite well, actually, in permitting the Black Butte Copper Project. It’s a rare “on all points” court win for resource development. […]
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The President has cancelled oil and gas leases in Alaska. What was the reason behind these cancellations? Ryan Ullman, who grew up in Montana, is the Vice President of the Independent Petroleum Association of America and will join us to […]
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Montana Governor Greg Gianforte will be in-studio to talk about how teacher licensing reforms are helping schools meet some of its hiring needs. We’ll also talk about the rising property values and ask if the state will levy it’s full […]
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More than $400 million has been earmarked for the Rocky Boys/North Central Montana Regional Water Authority. It’s one of 4 Montana regional water projects in the state that help bring clean water to tens of thousands of Montanans. Click on […]
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Montana’s wood products industry has battled to remain a vital part of the state’s and U.S. economy. It faces many challenges still. Click on the podcast to hear local and national forestry experts discuss the issues and solutions to better […]
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Kendall Cotton, President and CEO of the Frontier Institute joins Voices of Montana to unpack a recent court ruling that both halted and moved the ball forward on Montana’s new Community Choice School program.
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Montana US Senator Steve Daines talks with Voices of Montana callers and discusses his concerns with the country’s direction.
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Montana’s Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing is hosting fraud prevention workshops across the state. He joins Voices of Montana to discuss the sophisticated and deep deceptions that fraudsters use, especially against our seniors.
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From helping community members battling cancer, to projects that inspire leadership and benefit our youth, join us for this month’s 4-H Member Spotlight shinning on Darden Anderson (Malta), Addisyn Bengston (Cut Bank) and Cadence Brown (Three Forks), and their mentors […]
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Click on the podcast to hear state and national energy experts discuss our country’s energy transformation, as Voices of Montana broadcast live from the Montana Petroleum Association’s annual Convention.
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Montana property values have risen dramatically. Local city and county governments are automatically required to lower their mill levies – their taxing authority – to reflect a limit on the rising cost of government. Will the state be required to […]
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Eastern District Congressman Matt Rosendale stopped by the studio for a discussion on energy and spending ahead of a statewide energy tour.
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With Ginny Sullivan and Eve Byron of the Montana Historical Society
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With Larry Crowder, Executive Director of the Montana Rural Education Association.
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Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks is seeking public comment on a fisheries management plan. Eileen Ryce, FWP’s Fisheries Division Administrator will join us to unpack the plan and give us an update on the state’s fishery systems. Then, Nicole Pugliano, […]
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Get to know Montana’s Madyson Rigg, Miss Montana USA, who is getting ready to represent you and our state at the national Miss USA competition in September.
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As schools get going all across Big Sky Country – we’ll spend a little time talking sports in the Big Sky Conference with Leon Costello, Athletic Director at Montana State.
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The For the Farmer’s Montana Harvest Tour takes us to Moore and Lewistown to thank all those who continue to keep Montana’s ag industry at the top of its game. We’ll talk about the popular Longest Table event going on […]
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The Montana Public Service Commission is taking public input on a new 20-year plan from NorthWestern Energy to meet the state’s energy needs. The PSC also recently approved a rate increase for customers of MDU. James Brown chairs the Public […]
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Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen will be in studio today – just in time to comment on a controversial court ruling forcing Montana state agencies to consider global climate change impacts in permitting. AG Knudsen will also talk about the […]
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Click on the podcast to hear Montana’s education leader, Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen, discuss the success and challenges facing Montana’s public schools.
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From bears, to water, to the history behind it all, click on the podcast to catch the latest edition of the Montana Harvest Tour, live from Fairfield.
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Thanking all those in the agriculture industry for keeping us fed and refreshed. Live from Conrad and the Golden Triangle, click on the podcast to stay connected with your fellow Montanans on the Montana Harvest Tour.
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Governor Greg Gianforte will come alongside to update us on the fires in Montana and the drought status of the state, and then Jim Atchison, of the Southeast Montana Development Corporation, will discuss how Montana’s changing energy landscape still offers […]
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Is there a Culture War being played out in the halls of our Capitol? Montana’s 68th Legislature dealt with a number of social issues, approving new laws against sex traffickers, strengthening parental rights, encouraging school choice programs, and limiting experiential […]
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Did you know that 4-Her’s are 4x more likely to contribute to their community? Find out how our nominees for the August 4-H Member Spotlight are contributing to their communities as we hear from Morganne Van Dyke of Prairie County, […]
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On today’s episode, we explore how Eagle Mount of Billings is transforming lives by providing adaptive recreational activities for the disabled community. From cycling to climbing and summer camps, tune in to hear about their inspiring efforts to promote inclusivity […]
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Live from Dillon, Montana.
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A Midyear Assessment of the Outlook for the U.S. and Montana Economies. Presented by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research.
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One of the biggest events of the summer is the annul three-day Governor’s Cup Golf Tournament. 350 golfers are converging over three courses in Kalispell and Whitefish. The event brings the state’s business community together to network and plan for […]
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Learn how Flathead Valley Community College is evolving to meet the needs of one of the fastest growing cities in the state.
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What’s a Mill – One More Time & Citizen Grand Juries May be on the Ballot
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You may be seeing new signs and displays around the state warning about the dangers of meth. They are part of the Paint the State campaign by the Montana Meth Project. If one or more have left an impression on […]
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More than a dozen court cases reached the U.S. Supreme Court as part of its recently concluded term. Those cases and rulings ranged in their potential impact on the country, but from government authority, to affirmative action, to freedom of […]
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All across the college athletics universe there’s a battle between institutions for fund-raising, facilities, athletes, administrators and leaders. It happens in the classroom, too. How are Montana institutions doing in those battles? Click on the podcast to hear Karen Cantrell, […]
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His impact on the rodeo industry is not hard to measure. Entertainer and award-winning barrel man Flint Rasmussen has been a very visible part of a rodeo rejuvenation over his 30-year career. Earlier this year, the Choteau native and proud […]
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They were numerous, many bipartisan, but a handful controversial. Among the 1300 measures approved by the 68th Montana Legislature were a number of bills strengthening parental rights and protections for minors. Click on the podcast to hear family advocates, and […]
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Join us for the story of Nicole Bennett, a 12-year old from Red Lodge who is taking on a heavy task. She is organizing a constitutional ballot initiative for the 2024 election. In Montana, the state Supreme Court sets the […]
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The state’s new Drought Management Plan – three years in the making, aims to replace a previous version three decades old. The draft plan is out for public comment, and we’ll take a look at its key components, get a […]
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Can America fully transition to EV use by 2050? Some energy officials in Montana are questioning the math. Click on the podcast to hear Brandon Whittman, CEO and General Manager of Yellowstone Valley Electric Cooperative discuss an article he penned […]
Montanan’s are seeing increases in their property values by an average of 45% over the past two years. Does this mean your property taxes are about to double? Click on the podcast to learn more about your property taxes and […]
Billings has its very own superhero. Wander Woman Shay Reiser shares the story of how she went from serving one meal to providing food, clothes, and more to more than 2,200 people.
Here from Representative Paul Green and Lobbyist Jessie Luther from the TaylorLuther Group on how House Bill 819 seeks to provide solutions to workforce housing and what you might need to know to take advantage.
The July 4-H Member Spotlight shines on the leadership and dedication of Lewistown’s Cody England, Missoula’s Gus Turner, and 10-year old Kaidence Osborne from Shepherd. Click on the podcast to hear these special young Montanans discuss their experiences learning and […]
There’s an all-out war on weeds across the state. In 1960, the state created the Montana Weed Control Association (MWCA) to coordinate the effort, and in 1985 the Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund to provide more resources for the fight. […]
Merriweather’s mom, grizzlies, buffalo, and Sacajewa are all on the docket in a fast-paced Voices of Montana, day 2 live on the “trail” with the Lewis and Clark Trial Heritage Foundation.
200 plus years and the fascination is with us still. The Lewis and Clark Expedition is a continuous corps of discovery for many Americans, and the Lewis and Clark Trial Heritage Foundation, based in Great Falls, is home base. Click […]
Tim Sheehy joins us on the show and tells us a bit about his background and why he’s running for US Senate.
Montana’s first responders in Stillwater County went into action early on June 24 with a train derailment and bridge collapse east of Reed Point. David Stamey is the Emergency Services Specialist with Stillwater County and discusses the early response, the […]
From swashbuckling fun to theater that is moving and emotional, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been providing unique, and free, summertime experiences, for all ages, for 51 seasons. Click on the podcast to hear MSIP Executive Director Kevin Asselin […]
The infamous Dempsy/Gibbons World Heavyweight boxing title bout is now a topic of conversation. Flashback 100 years, and it was entirely something else. Dean Hellinger drops in to talk about the fight’s history in Montana. Then Colstrip Mayor John Williams […]
For more than 20 years, the Wall that Heals, a 3/4 replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC, has been helping veterans and educating others about the history and impact of the Vietnam war. The memorial has come […]
With recent major decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court, and a closely-watched climate trial in Montana, the courts will have had a lot to say about the direction of our country. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the impact […]
Time for some virtual “406in’” First we’ll hop on the Burger Trail, with Brenda Maas of Visit Southeast Montana to find those one-of-a-kind, Made-in-Montana burgers that you’re always hungry for. Then it’s 406in’ to the other side of the state […]
The Federal Reserve has decided to hold interest rates steady, after 10 consecutive rate increases. Indications are 2 more rate hikes are likely this year. In the past 16 months, the central bank has increased rates by 5 percentage points […]
What could the Western states accomplish with $100 million over the next 10 years to make agriculture more sustainable? And hear how one woman’s new business is helping children live their best lives. Guest Host Gabe Ericson talks with Dr. […]
The HER Campaign started in Billings, Montana to provide a safe, stable place for victims of trafficking to find freedom. A great need is driving their mission, as they expand their services. Hear what steps they take to provide long-term […]
These are the best places to fish in Montana right now Whether you are new to fishing or are invested in the pastime, Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks actively manages fish populations across the state. Chrissy Webb discusses recent fish […]
Here are two unique options to consider Holistic health is one of the top science-backed trends to follow in 2023. We introduce you to two pioneers of holistic health in the state of Montana. Find out how salt and […]
REVENANT run & cycle race gives competitors a chance to go as far as they can go Have you ever heard of a race with no finish line? The REVENANT race is coming to Billings on August 12 and supports […]
Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke joins Tom and guest host Gabe Erickson on Voices of Montana.
Schools are often the center of activities in our communities. The job of organizing and staffing many of those school activities across the state falls on the Montana High School Association. MHSA Executive Director Brian Michelotti joins sportswriter Joe Kusek […]
Laynie Sattoriva from Hingham, Toby Mack from Hardin, and Emily Hall from Kalispell are in the 4-H Spotlight for June. The trio, along with their parents and mentors, will join us to talk about growing up in Montana, and the […]
Tom DeWeese is a leading property rights activist, author, and founder and president of the American Policy Center. His latest book, Sustainable: The WAR on Free Enterprise, Private Property and Individuals looks at ways the government is systematically usurping property […]
A landmark Supreme Court decision has reigned-in an unconstitutional use of authority by the Environmental Protection Agency over regulation of bodies of water. The decision is heralded by major industries, agriculture, property rights groups, and many others. Mark Stermitz, of […]
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Biden Administration’s EPA rule that gave the federal agency unprecedented, and unconstitutional authority over waterways in the United States. The Pacific Legal Foundation successfully argued the case before the Supreme Court, and […]
He was one of the busiest, and most effective legislators at the 68th Montana legislative session. State Senator Greg Hertz of Polson carried around 60 bills, 33 of which were passed into law. From housing to tax rebates, healthcare to […]
As a place for doing business, Montana has much to offer. But lately, the state faces new challenges in economic development, such as labor shortages, high interest rates, and even higher inflation. How will Montana answer those challenges? Today we […]
The Biden administration is pushing a new policy to allow for conservation groups to lockup public land leases for non-use. The plan challenges the established law under the Taylor Grazing Act. Multiple-use land advocates, agriculture interests, and local government officials […]
It’s Grillin’ Time …. So, we’re going to have some fun with a little cookin’ — stir in a little history, add a good helping of an honest day’s work, and then top it off with a generous portion of […]
Denny discusses the impact of that loss on the family, but focuses on the remembrance of his son and all those who have sacrificed to serve. Click on to learn more about how you can support the Trooper David DeLaittre […]
There’s much to evaluate in looking back at the outcomes of the 68th Montana Legislative session. AARP Montana’s Mike Batista joins us to look at the work on the ground, and what’s still left on the table from the age-friendly […]
Educators have a special place in a person’s life. As children, young adults, and often as parents, we interact throughout our lifetime with teachers and educators. Those interactions shape the future. As part of Teacher Appreciation Week, it was an […]
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, a former state legislator, went to work early, and his team stayed busy throughout the 68th Montana legislature convincing lawmakers the state needed to up it’s game on public safety. The result is several measures […]
We’ll explore Montana’s place in the world when it comes to national and international trade. Brigitta Miranda-Freer is Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center at the University of Montana. The MWTC is hosting a large trade event – […]
We hear from Malta State Senator Mike Lang who carried SB 442 to redistribute marijuana tax dollars to better meet local needs. The bill had strong support in the Capitol except in the Governor’s office. We’ll also find out if […]
Jason Gleason will help us honor our frontline nurses as it’s National Nurses Week. Jason is a Montana Nurse Practitioner with 20 years of service in the military, founder of the Rocky Mountain Stroke Conference, and currently provides care at […]
From tax rebates to Huckleberries and everything in between – the 68th Montana legislature has concluded a very busy biennial session. Senate President Jason Ellsworth had a front row seat, and a gavel, and will join us to talk about […]
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte will be alongside to discuss the impact of the 68th legislative session.
Willing, reliable, leads by example, service and leadership… all words synonymous with Montana 4-Her’s! Join us on this podcast where Tom is joined by Northern Ag Network’s Colter Brown to talk with youth nominated for this month’s Montana 4-H Member […]
John Hines, NorthWestern Energy VP of Supply, discusses the newly released and updated Integrated Resource Plan that lays out a vision for energy needs and resources over the next 20 years. It shows some concerns for energy affordability and reliability. […]
Two school choice bills that would expand public education opportunities through Community Choice and Public Charter schools have been approved by the Montana legislature and likely to be signed Governor Gianforte in the near future. Henry Kriegel, Legislative Director for […]
House Minority Leader Kim Abbott leads the Minority Party Hour with a discussion on the activities that resulted in the expulsion of a member of her caucus in Missoula Representative Zooey Zephyr. We also discuss the shaping of House Bill […]
Montana has been blessed with an abundance of reliable, affordable energy. It’s one element that has boosted an otherwise historically unimpressive Montana economy. But with growing energy demands in the midst of government renewable energy mandates, business and industry is […]
Montana’s tourism and recreation industry has faced obstacles the past few years, namely a worldwide pandemic and a 500-year flood event in southeast Montana. But the industry has used the experience to dial-in the pitch and make ready for another […]
What kind of career opportunities do young Montanans seek? Would you be surprised to hear many of them are exploring the idea of creating their own businesses? That’s where the Montana Chamber Foundation, and a few hundred Montanans come into […]
Montana Broadcasters Association CEO Dewey Bruce on the national and local pushback against a move by car manufacturers to eliminate AM radio in new electric cars.
This week is the majority party hour we’ll hear from Speaker of the House Matt Regier on what’s left to get done in the final 12 days of the session.
We hear from FreedomWorks President Adam Brandon as we dig deeper into the debt ceiling discussions and the plans on the table to avoid defaulting from our loans as a country.
Governor Gianforte held a bill signing at the capital Tuesday, on National Lineman Appreciation Day, to enact a law requiring motorists to pull over and give utility workers room as they operate along the roadways. We’ll be joined by a […]
There was a great deal of talk about addressing the high cost of housing and property taxes ahead of the 68th Montana legislative session — with two weeks left in the session, what’s been done? Kelly Lynch heads up the […]
Legislation providing more security for mobile home owners is advancing. Missoula Representative Johnathon Karlen leads out the Minority Party Hour with that discussion. Bozeman Representative Alice Buckley also joins us to talk about the efforts and importance of increasing Montana’s […]
University of Montana President Seth Bodnar will join us in-studio. The West Point graduate, Rhodes and Truman Scholar, and former GE (General Electric) Executive is in his 5th year as head of Montana’s best university. He’s out on the recruiting […]
Montana FWP, as the agency is in the first steps of crafting a new wolf management plan for Montana.
Tensions with China, grizzly bears, forest management, and energy are on the plate – as we check in with Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale.
Montana Speaker of the House Matt Regier will sum up the fast-pace of the last two weeks, and look ahead to the next few as the legislative session bears down on the final 20 days. We’ll also discuss school-based mental […]
Is the U.S. dollar losing its trade influence around the world? Recent headlines pose the question as China and Brazil enter trade agreements absent U.S. currency exchanges. Click on the podcast to learn more as Ivan Drobnjak, Managing Director with […]
After 2-plus decades of study and band-aid repairs, the St Mary’s Conveyance system will finally get some serious federal funding to replace the dam system near Babb. We’ll talk with Steve Darlinton of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation and learn […]
Time spent with you physician on the decline? Maybe Direct Primary Care is an option for you. DPC’s are a new model for delivering primary healthcare where patients pay a low monthly membership fee to cover most common office visits […]
We’ll pick up our weekly installment from the 68th Montana legislature – this week it’s the “Minority Party Hour”, or as House Minority Leader Kim Abbott likes to call it – the Dem Power Hour. Rep. Abbott will highlight some […]
We continue our Vietnam Veterans salute in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war’s end, with former US Army Staff Sergeant John Quintrell, author of My 365 Days with the Wolfhounds in Vietnam, a gritty, honest, and revealing account […]
The social media platform TikTok has come under fire for it’s influences on children, and accusations of illegal data collection and spying by China. The federal government, and many states, are proposing bans and other restrictions on the application. Hi-tech […]
The Vietnam War ended 50 years ago – but the experiences of that conflict still impact us today. Join us as we connect with Vietnam veterans Ray Read and Bill Smith ahead of their annual Montana Welcome Home event on […]
Economist Dr. Robert Sonora, from the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, will come alongside to add to our perspective on the strife in the banking world with the collapse and bailout of SVB and other institutions.
Senate Majority Leader Steve Fitzpatrick will head up the Majority Party Hour this week on Voices of Montana. We’ll get an update as the legislature moves on with a $13 billion budget, and we’ll talk more specifically about tort reform […]
Governor Greg Gianforte will be on hand to talk about the state’s $13 billion main budget bill, making its way now from the House to the Senate. We’ll also put agriculture, ESG investing, and maybe bison and bear on the […]
Tip of our hat to all those involved in agriculture! It’s National Ag Day, and we’ll check-in with Montana Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Scott Kulbeck to see how Montana’s ag producers are doing across the state.
What is going on in the banking world? Did the Silicon Valley Bank failure crack open a floodgate? How has the response from governments and the financial world helped, or hindered the unease? Montana financial consultant Mike Vondra will join […]
The state’s worker’s compensation insurance fund – The Montana State Fund – has had a rocky past, going back to 1990 when the state took costly steps to prevent insolvency. Fast forward to 2023, where Montana’s worker’s comp rates are […]
Montana State University radio announcer Keaton Gillogly who is in Greensboro, North Carolina, for the Bobcats NCAA tournament matchup with Kansas State.
Representative Derek Harvey will take the lead in this week’s Minority Party Hour – the Butte native will talk about labor issues before the legislature, and, how could we resist – we’ll about his hometown’s beloved and world-famous favorite Holiday […]
The state legislature has tackled some issues – tax rebates and reductions, paying off the state’s debts, investing in road repairs, education, housing … but the state budget is still a work in progress. Montana Speaker of the House, Matt […]
American Crystal Sugar’s upcoming closure of the Sidney Sugar processing plant will be a blow to the ag economy, but plans are already underway by local producers, businesses, and public officials to move past the closure and see what doors […]
What’s it take to be an entrepreneur? From small steps to big dreams – we’ll talk with your Montana neighbors and friends who are putting their Made in Montana ideas out to market – live today from the Made in […]
Montana Western District Representative Ryan Zinke took to the House floor Wednesday to speak out against a proposal to withdraw US Troops from Syria. The former Navy Seal Commander will be our guest Thursday to talk about America’s defenses. We’ll […]
The Federal Reserve has indicated they are likely to continue to raise interest rates to fight inflation. What kind of impact will that have on Montana’s economy? We take a broader look at a number of factors affecting Montana’s economy […]
Montana’s business-friendly economic environment sometimes comes as a surprise to industry experts, such as Jim Vinoski. The Forbes contributor and business analyst looked into what brought an innovative Hyundai’s research and development program to Montana, and found out it can […]
Tom talks Energy and what’s going on in the legislature with Montana Electric Cooperative’ Association.
What do you think of Montana’s ban on Tik Tok? What has led to the reported 11-hundred percent increase in Fentanyl Seizures in Montana? What’s the status of Montana’s lawsuit against the Biden Administration over the President’s WOTUS (Waters of […]
We’ll talk with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, who is stumping for a measure to build a $100 million disaster resiliency program out of surplus funds. After earlier widespread support, the funding measure has been tabled by the House Appropriations Committee. […]
Numerous bills addressing Montana’s nursing home challenges are being debated at the legislature. How will those measures help stem the tide of nursing home closures in the state? Mike Batista from AARP Montana will join us for a closer look. […]
March 1 officially begins a new year for Montana’s hunting and fishing recreationists. Are there new changes for the 2023 fishing and hunting season? What are the dates and deadlines for license applications. Find out more as Chrissy Webb and […]
Questions about Medicare and Medicare Advantage? Learn more about the programs and the effort by Montana’s US Senators and others in the Capitol to curtail the Biden Administrations targeted reductions, as we chat with Kristine Grow of the Coalition of […]
Are resource and recreation two co-habitable industries? Northwestern Energy is partnering with the Missouri-Madison River Fund announcing nine public recreation improvement projects by grant and matching funds by the River Fund Trust and NorthWestern Energy. Guest is Kim McMahon with […]
It is a combination of bad luck, and bad forest policy – but family-owned RY Timber in Livingston will close down after their recent fires, putting 70 people onto the unemployment line. The company’s Townsend mill was shuttered in 2020 […]
The Montana Republican Party Executive Board approved and published a resolution rebuking former Montana Governor Marc Racicot after his decision to formally endorse and support Democrat candidates over Republicans in recent elections. MT GOP Vice Chair, Representative Lola Sheldon-Galloway, who […]
From Cowboy Poets, to African cowboys singers looking to make it big in Texas, the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival can take you around the world and back in 140 films, or less. Now in it’s 20th year. Click on […]
Can government work better for us? Yes, there’s a lot of ways government can work better, one of them is through the reduction of so-called red tape. After two years of researching and questioning the stakeholders, Montana’s Lt. Governor Kristen […]
Is the upcoming closure of the Sidney Sugars processing plant a sign of an era coming to an end for the sugar industry in the region? Prairie County Commissioner Dennis Teske, a former sugar beet grower and board member of […]
According to the Montana Hospital Association, fifty individuals seek urgent psychiatric care in Montana emergency rooms every day. Unfortunately, very few hospitals, regardless of size, can provide the appropriate level of care. As a result, Montanans in crisis are either […]
What does it mean to be “rural”? We examine rural narratives and storytelling with www.reframingrural.org podcast host Megan Torgerson. Torgerson is in her third year of hosting podcasts examining rural people and issues. On a recent podcast, Torgerson incorporated her […]
Pete Tolton, director of the feature-length documentary Return, joins us to discuss this Montana-made feature that follows a special forces veteran’s journey back to Vietnam for the first time since the war. The film, which has been nominated for the […]
Todd O’Hair and Charles Robison from the Montana Chamber of Commerce and State Senator Steve Fitzpatrick (R-Great Falls, Senate District 10) join us to discuss four bills focused on tort reform. SB165 – Insurance Claims Cooperation will enhance cooperation, reduce […]
It’s the Minority Party Hour today on Voices of Montana, with Representative Kim Abbott, Senator Ryan Lynch and Representative Mary Caferro. Guest Hosted by Russ Fagg.
Mark Smolen & Cliff Walter join us to talk about the Trans-Montana Charity Snowmobile Ride, a five-day trek from Lincoln to West Yellowstone, in support of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Visit www.trans-Montana.org for more information. With Guest Host […]
We’ll find out about these special jerseys, the N7 Fund, and all things Griz with University of Montana Athletic Director Kent Haslam. With Guest Host Kyle Riley
Water policy consultant Drew Lesofski (leh zoff ski) will join guest host Kyle Riley to discuss the Water Rights Protection Act of 2023 – recently introduced by a group of Western Senators to protect against government overreach on private property […]
We’ll find out as we do a little virtual 406in’ with Pat Doyle, from the State Parks Division of Montana’s FWP. Today’s guest host is Kyle Riley.
The state of Montana, along with the Montana Meth Project, have just launched a new outreach campaign called “Paint the State.” We’ll find out more about it and how it’ll help in Montana’s battle against illicit drugs, as Amy Rue, […]
Are you ready for your 2022 taxes? Paul Harper, Montana’s Tax Payer Advocate, joined the program to discuss some of the new items to be aware of on the 2022 forms. We also talk about where the IRS will utilize […]
This week’s Majority Party Hour features Montana House Speaker Pro Tem. Rep. Rhonda Knudsen from Culbertson to discuss the major issues passing through the House of Representatives this session. We’ll also be joined by Senate President Pro Tem. Ken Bogner […]
We cover a little hoops history on this edition of Voices of Montana, with Tom Schultz. Linda Weyler Jacobson, a former Lady Griz MVP, and Kodak All-American, joins us to talk about a new documentary short film “Native Ball, Legacy […]
Warrior Transition Outdoors is a new non-profit being birthed out of Montana. It’s still in its infancy, but gaining traction on a national level. We’ll speak with Sgt. Gavin Erickson, and his brother Gabe Erickson about their organization’s aim for […]
What is the economic impact of Montana’s wave of in-state migration? How long will our economy face recession pressures? Join BBER Director Pat Barkey, and economist Bryce Ward, keynote speaker at the 48th annual Economic Outlook Seminar Series, for an […]
Taxes were the main focus of this week’s Minority Party Hour, featuring House Minority Lead Kim Abbott, and Representative Jonathan Karlen. Democrat proposals for property tax relief include a portion of budget surplus funding dedicated to renters, who often see […]
In 2019, a tribal energy company purchased most of the assets of bankrupt Cloud Peak Energy, transferring ownership of Spring Creek mine in southeastern Montana. Navajo Transitional Energy Company executives Matt Babcock and Matthew Adams join us to discuss the […]
NorthWestern Energy has announced an agreement with Avista for the no-purchase price acquisition of Avista’s share of Colstrip Units 3 and 4. It will put 222 megawatts of power production in NorthWestern’s portfolio by 2026. NorthWestern Energy’s Brian Bird, President […]
Acclaimed author and Martin Luther King, Jr. researcher Dr. Lerone Martin will join University of Montana Professor Tobin Shearer to discuss the upcoming UM President’s Lecture Series presentation of “Becoming King: How a Wavering Teenager Became a Global Icon.”
Senate President Jason Ellsworth will join the program to highlight the first two weeks of the 68th legislature session. Financial relief for Montana families, housing solutions, and reducing the state debt are also items on the table.
Senate Majority Whip Steve Hinebauch (SD18, Wibaux) discusses his bill to increase compensation for participants of Montana’s Block Management program which provides incentives for landowners to allow public hunting on their private property. Then, Governor Greg Gianforte stopped in-studio to […]
What is a cooperative? Is your family, community, church, hobby group a cooperative? Learn more about what a cooperative is and how they benefit Montanans as Voices of Montana broadcast live from the annual meeting of the Montana Council of […]
Chaos, or a Path to Reforms Montana Congressman Matt Rosendale, who was one of about 20 House members advocating for more of return to Regular Order and a change in leadership, discusses the activity and outcome of the vote process […]
Mike McManus, Program Coordinator for the Veterans Navigation Network, hoped on the show to discuss a program to help veterans understand their benefits and reintegrate back into civilian life.
Voices heads back up to the Capitol for a show Friday from the Rotunda – where the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association is hosting Co-Op Days at the Capitol. We’ll hear from co-op members and energy leaders who made their way […]
The U.S. House has struggled to elect it’s next Speaker, and Montana’s Matt Rosendale is one of about 20 GOP House members that has taken a hard line against California Republican Kevin McCarthy’s bid. What does this mean for Montana, […]
In January of every year, the Montana Chamber hosts Business Days at the Capitol. This two-day event coincides with the start of the legislative session (odd-numbered years) and candidate filing (even-numbered years) and focuses on legislative and public policy issues relevant […]
Are there problems with Montana’s first-year recreational marijuana program? Can the state do better? That’s one of the issues studied by members of the Economic Affairs Interim Committee. State Senator Ken Bogner, from Miles City, chaired that interim committee and […]
What were the biggest financial stories of 2022? Michael Vondra, a Certified Financial Planner, joins the program to re-cap the markets, look at what can be learned from 2022, and discuss ways to prepare for what could be a prolonged […]
The Crazy Mountains, north of Big Timber, have been front and center in a handful of public land conflicts in recent years. Currently, the US Forest Service is considering a land swap of approximately 5-thousand acres to consolidate access to […]
When temperatures in Montana get cold, they can get deathly cold. At windchills of 40 below, frostbite can take hold in 5 minutes. With dangerous cold conditions across the state, we’ll talk with emergency shelter providers from Kalispell to Bozeman […]
There’s more financial fallout in the crypto world as the $42 billion FTX Exchange collapse has regulators and investors on edge about the future of crypto-currency. Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Troy Downing joins us to discuss how national […]
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is putting pressure on Google, Apple, and Big Tech over age-appropriate labeling for children’s apps, like TikTok. He’ll join us by phone, and also discuss how law enforcement agencies are seeking increased public safety resources […]
Time for a little winter fun? We’ll check-in with Whitefish Mountain Ski Resort to talk about the soon-to-be grand opening of a new six-person chair lift known as the Snow Ghost Express. We’ll also hear from the Montana Snowmobile Association […]
The 2023 Montana legislative session will be unique in a number of ways. For one, there’s a large budget surplus, and two, there’s a super-majority of GOP members guiding the 90-day session. Given those two scenarios, is there anything in […]
Education, information, fellowship, and an opportunity for the beef industry & MSGA members to set policy that will shape the landscape of cattle ranching in Montana. LIVE from the 138th Annual MSGA Convention & Trade Show.
Energy Transition of the Human Kind at NWE Bob Rowe is marking the final days as the 14-year leader of NorthWestern Energy. The respected CEO retires at the end of the year, and colleague Brian Bird, who has been transitioning […]
Do We Really Know What is “Open” for Enrollment? With insurance, we know it as Open Enrollment, but do we really know what is “open” for enrollment? There are likely more insurance options then we are aware of. Lots more. […]
In the 2021 Montana High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey, roughly half of all students reported feeling seriously depressed at some point in the last year, and one in five reported seriously considering suicide and making a suicide plan. About […]
You gotta like the fact that a group of Montanans can work together for a common cause for 139 years, and counting … Join us for the annual (yep, 139th) Montana Wool Growers Association convention as we broadcast in front […]
Have you heard of FTX? It is – or was – a crypto currency exchange. It was a haphazardly created, recklessly run, money-laundering operation that burned through more than $40 billion investor dollars in its historic downfall. Troy Downing, Montana’s […]
Today is “Giving Tuesday.” So, let’s tip our hats to the neighbors among us who work, volunteer, or otherwise support the thousands of non-profit organizations across the state. We’ll feature a handful of them and hear about their challenges and […]
FWP hunting AND fishing experts will join us as we venture to Cabela’s to take aim at the big game on this last week of Montana’s general rifle season. We’ll get an update on the game harvest, Chronic Wasting Disease, […]
What would you suppose a motivational speaker would tell a group of Montanan grain growers? Join us today and find out, as author and speaker John O’Leary will be our guest. O’Leary is keynoting at the Montana Grain Growers Annual […]
Is today’s politics vastly different than, say, 87 years ago? Maybe not so much, as we’ll learn today in Historian Larry Reed’s telling of the time Democratic Montana Senator Burton Wheeler fought off a charge from his colleagues to vastly […]
Let’s admit it – it’s on our minds, it’s just about all we can think about at this point. (Okay, maybe it’s just me.) Yea, we’re talking Griz/Cat – Cat/Griz – the Brawl. Today, we’ll learn more about the players […]
New this morning — the U.S. House of Representatives will be under GOP control for the next session. What priorities will the Republican-led House choose to tackle and how? Montana’s newly re-elected Congressman Matt Rosendale will join us to discuss […]
Open Voices today, as we explore election results, discuss Social Security, pay tribute to our veterans, and preview an expected announcement of a Trump 2024 presidential run.
Six days past the election and they are still counting votes in a handful of states. However, in Montana, the consensus is that the 2022 midterm election process was on time and on target. Today we hear from Montana Secretary […]
Active duty members of the U.S.S. Billings will be among a number of special guests in honor of Veterans Day. Joined by Scott Fredricks, from Northern News Network affiliate KYYA, Voices of Montana will broadcast live from the Billings west-end […]
Today we tell the not so flattering story of Project SHAD — a 1960’s U.S. military chemical and biological testing program – through the eyes of a Montana soldier, John Olsen, who served aboard a Project SHAD vessel. The truth […]
Did the red wave turn into a pink splash? What do the 2022 midterm election results indicate about the politics of our state and country? Today we “slice it and dice it” with Montanan and political consultant Drew Lesofski, and […]
Election Day – USA. Will is be a red wave as many pundits have anticipated? How big a role will voter turnout play? The inflation-ravaged economy is clearly the top issue, but what else brings voters to the polls this […]
It’s been said that 22 American veterans die by suicide each day, but new information suggests that number may be twice as high as originally thought. Chris Enget, Grassroots Engagement Director with Concerned Veterans for America appeared on Voices of […]
Getting ready for the weekend hunt? Cabela’s Manager Nicole Pugliano joins us in-studio to tell us the truth about where she hunts for all the big game — oh wait, Tom already tried that angle and she told him nothing […]
One of the most closely watched congressional races across the country is in Montana’s newly formed House District 1 – the western district. The democratic nominee for the seat is Monica Tranel, a former Olympic rower, and she joins us […]
An extensive needs assessment study on Montana communities is helping MSU Extension direct their efforts. The study points to numerous challenges for health and wellness in the state, such as limited access, financial burdens, and sometimes poor overall health. In […]
Tom Schultz broadcasts LIVE from Diversified Plastics in Missoula and talks Montana Manufacturing.
LIVE from the MT League of Cities and Towns Annual Convention. The Montana League of Cities and Towns (League) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit association of all 127 incorporated cities and towns of Montana. Since 1931, the League has provided technical support, research, […]
Tom Schultz interviews students from Skills USA, LIVE from the Billings Hotel and Convention Center. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. We help each student excel. A nonprofit […]
Triangle Telephone Cooperative (TTC) is a company owned by its members. The cooperative was incorporated on March 24, 1953 in Havre, Montana by rural residents of Central Montana. In 1994, TTC purchased 13 exchanges from US West (now CenturyLink) and […]
Have you heard the term ‘Beneficial Electrification’ buzzing around Montana? Voices of Montana travels to Missoula to attend Electrify the Big Sky to learn more about what Beneficial Electrification is, the positives of shifting from fossil fuels, impacts on rates […]
Famed property rights Attorney Karen Budd-Falen is representing the Montana Stockgrowers Association and North and South Philips County Grazing Districts on an appeal of the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to allow a change in use for the American Prairie. […]
“Code Girls United” is a Montana program that provides young ladies hands-on experiences and a real-life exploration of a career in computer technology, where only 24-percent of the jobs are filled by women. The program is free to girls in […]
An MSU Extension Program in Montana is asking rural communities to ask themselves how best to promote and “reimagine rural” America. It’s a program that is bolstering community pride and community planning. Guests featured on this show include Tara Mastel […]
Mountain Shadow Association (MSA) is a community-based, Native-American non-profit focused on repairing and restoring relationships between children and their parents, citizens and their community, families and their culture, individuals and their environment. Megkian Doyle is the Executive Director of Mountain […]
James Olson spoke at the Montana Banker’s Association in Billings and shared his thoughts on the future of Putin’s War on Ukraine. The interview dives into what it was like being undercover and raising a family in Cold War Russia […]
At least three major tech projects developing in Montana were debuted at the Montana On the Rise economic summit last week. Click to hear Governor Greg Gianforte discuss how those projects landed here and their impact on the state’s economy […]
Photonics, the film industry and software companies are coming to Montana. All of this and much, much more was on full-display at Senator Steve Daines’ 2022 Montana On The Rise Economic Summit in Bozeman. Click to hear Tom chat with […]
Our veterans and military families are getting target for scams and at a rate of 80%. One of the unfortunate reasons for this is that it’s not hard to identify a veteran and, therefore, easy to target. Click the podcast […]
A collaborative agreement between Logan Health, Glacier County, and the Blackfeet Reservation is keeping some emergency services operating along the Hi-line. The agreement is a rarity and has stirred up renewed interest in the creation of healthcare consortiums to help […]
Sleepy Hollow Oil & Gas owns and operates the natural gas system that serves roughly 150 customers in the Winifred, Hilger and Lewistown areas through NorthWestern Energy’s system. But the Ohio-based company is going through bankruptcy and there’s uncertainty about […]
In Washington D. C., Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said it’s critical for the nation to find a solution for storing spent nuclear fuel, as the need for more carbon-friendly, baseload production grows. Montana’s state legislature is studying the potential for […]
Where’s the beef? Montana, that’s where! The month of May has been declared Beef Month and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte stops by to talk about the Treasure State’s growing meat production along with CI-121, forest management, drought and how exactly […]
With an interest rate hike and stock markets slipping – it’s time to get a check on the economy. Michael Vondra, a certified financial advisor, will help us evaluate, as will Dr. Robert “Tino” Sonora, the Associate Director of the […]
A leak of a Supreme Court Opinion with potentially historic results, continued funding to Ukraine, the Feds taking on disinformation and a deadly bird flu sweeping the country. Click to hear U.S. Congressman Matt Rosendale share his opinions on the […]
The deportation policy known as Title 42 is set to expire this month and there’s a partisan divide across the country over how to replace it without increasing the number of illegal immigrants from the southern border. Hear from Montana […]
Is America media illiterate? A Montana film producer and an Oscar-nominated director have teamed up for a timely documentary showing how biased media and sensationalism is undermining trust. “TRUST ME” explores the need for better “media literacy,” in an information […]
The Russsian-Ukranian war rages on and one of Montana’s Representatives saw the fallout from the conflict in person. Montana Senator Steve Daines recently became one of the first American leaders to visit Ukraine since the Russian invasion and calls into […]
The Montana State Hospital in Warm Springs has been rolling over rough waters of late, with difficulties maintaining staff, a COVID-19 outbreak that claimed the lives of four patients, and, most recently, a loss of Medicare funding. Listen to the […]
Recreational Marijuana is now a thing in Montana – but it ain’t necessarily a done thing. There are opponents of legalized marijuana who are using provisions within the new law to encourage counties to opt-out of retail sales. Click to […]
There was a population of over 40 million Ukrainians not too long ago. 5-6 million have now fled the country, with many landing in neighboring Poland, as a result of the ongoing war with Russia, and a group of Montanans […]
You almost don’t want to call it a win-win, since it may sound too good to be true. But a new pipeline that just opened in Southeast Montana will simultaneously extract untapped oil in the Cedar Creek Anticline by using […]
Montana has received billions of federal dollars in recent years. The question now is how exactly it’s being spent? The USDA Rural Development program in Montana is taking major steps in updating communities’ broadband, mental health and meat packing development […]
How are Montana’s tourism and recreation industries recovering from the past two tumultuous years? The industry was among the hardest hit by the pandemic, but there are some silver linings and we look at how it’s recovering and adapting live […]
It’s been said that whiskey’s for drinking and water’s for fighting, and we’ve seen plenty of fighting across Montana in recent decades. Montana’s rural water systems recently received over $100 million of new bureau of reclamation funding while the conflict […]
How can you help your rural community overcome mental health challenges? First, ask people how they are doing and get “Beyond The Weather.” Second, listen in as we talk to Amber Martinsen-Blake, Founder and Executive Director for Catalyst for Change. […]
Academy Award nominated Actor Mark Wahlberg recently stopped by Helena for an exclusive screening of his new film Father Stu, which details the life of real-life Montanan Stuart Long from a street brawler to a Helena priest. Ahead of his […]
Construction is beginning on NorthWestern Energy’s first new power plant in Montana since the “Dave Gates” plant went on-line near Anaconda in 2011, which could be very good news for Montanans who are worried about rolling blackouts when there isn’t […]
Water access is critical across Montana, but the funding for these projects adds up quick and has unfortunately been overlooked in the past. That’s changed recently, however, with $85 million heading to St. Mary’s Diversion Dam, $37 million for the […]
Have you ever wondered about suspect healthcare charges or phone calls? In 2020, national health care expenditures reached 4.1 trillion and, since scammers always go where the money is, that makes the healthcare industry one of the bigger targets for […]
Coming to theaters next month – “Father Stu” is a movie based on the life of Helena’s Stuart Long. Academy award nominated Mark Wahlberg produced the film and stars as the Helena-raised former amateur boxer who wound up as an […]
Do you have loved ones in Europe currently facing the fallout of the Russian-Ukrainian Conflict? How can you aid those fleeing the war? A group of Montanans, led by an Montana State University student from Poland, have organized a relief […]
Since it was introduced, proposed Constitutional Initiative “CI-121” has stirred controversy across Montana. We’ve previously heard from supporters of this initiative, which would cap the rate of growth for residential property taxes, but now we hear from a few opponents […]
How concerned are our NATO allies the Russo-Ukrainian War could spill over into Europe? Last week, Senator Steve Daines joined a bipartisan delegation to Europe to receive an update on the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and comes alongside […]
It’s National Ag Day! It’s National Ag Week! That’s a pretty big deal in Montana, so we caught up with Andy Zook, from the Zook Ranch near Volberg, to help us honor our ag roots. The Zook Ranch is registered through […]
Supporters of a constitutional amendment to cap property tax growth rates are now seeking your signatures. Matthew Monforton, Bozeman attorney, former state legislator and one of the leading proponents of the CI-121 ballot initiative, discusses why their group feels this […]
The 30 by 30 Plan, the cancellation of the Keystone XL Pipeline and the sanctions against Russia have put energy on everyone’s mind. Click to hear Governor Greg Gianforte talk about these implications for the Treasure State along with its […]
Does the U.S. need to change its approach to foreign policy? Are our veterans getting the health care and treatment they deserve? Montana native, Veteran and Grassroots Engagement Director with Concerned Veterans For America Chris Enget joins the program to […]
Montana’s constitution hits a significant milestone this year: the 50th anniversary of its 1972 Constitution Convention, the last time changes were made to the document and established it as we know it today. Click the podcast to hear retired Montana […]
We’re back in Helena to talk with Montana entrepreneurs at the Made in Montana Trade Show with some top-level Montana public officials helping with the interviewing! Department of Commerce Deputy Director Adam Schaefer talks with Dave Diehl from RightOnTrek, Department […]
Rural electric cooperatives across Montana and the entire country are gathered to celebrate past successes and discuss ideas on how they can all better serve their communities going forward at the annual National Rural Electric Cooperative Cooperation PowerXchange. Click below […]
Thousands of rural electric cooperatives are meeting in Nashville this week to discuss the current challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for them, and it’ll be a Montanan that will be leading them. On the first day of our live […]
It’s something that matters to most folks, but most of us still don’t want to talk about: mental health. What are the physical and mental challenges for rural communities regarding mental health treatment? Click the podcast to hear from Department […]
What’s it like to make and act in a film? Is the Film Tax Credit bringing more business to Montana? Listen to the podcast and hear Writer and Director Larry Martin talk about the tax credit and what its like […]
It’s known as one of the most rugged and intense races in the world, and just the sort of experience one Montana thrill-seeker was looking for. Last November, Kurt’s Polaris owner Curtis Friede from Seeley Lake competed in the Baja […]
A part of our American history, tradition and values: rural agriculture has been and will continue to be economically vital and culturally significant across Montana. For this year’s Future Farmers of America week, we chatted with some of our state’s […]
We all know about the potential danger and devastation avalanches can cause. Montana’s already had four deaths this year caused by them and last year the state recorded a record high 37 deaths. But do we all know how to […]
In January, Montana became among the newest of the 18 states across the country to legalize recreational, or adult-use marijuana. Do the first six weeks of the new year tell us anything about this new era in controlled substances in […]
There may be some misunderstandings about modern-day mining and these companies, recognizing this, are taking the proper steps to educate the public on what’s currently being done to address safer and cleaner mining practices. Click to hear Women in Mining […]
Wolves, forest management, education and health care. All areas of concern that are on the minds of Montana’s elected leaders and all topics of discussion in this edition of the Voices of Montana podcast. First, Governor Greg Gianforte discusses the […]
The federal government has announced a new 10-year strategic plan to address what it is calling a “wildfire crisis” and calls for forest health treatments in a newly designated area of focus called “firesheds” – large forested landscapes that could expose […]
Did you know that elder abuse is on rise across Montana? According to the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, a record number 4,500 Montanans were victims of elder abuse in 2020. This indicates an increase of nearly […]
How does Montana address its rapidly increasing housing imbalance? That’s the question and main topic of discussion at this year’s first Economic Outlook Seminar put on by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research. Click the podcast to hear from […]
One of the common messages we’re hearing these days from representatives across Montana (and across the U.S.) is the increasing need to end the political division between both our elected officials and our fellow citizens for the country to move […]
It’s been talked about for many years, and now the Treasure State is finally moving forward with adding a shot clock to prep basketball. It’s going to drastically change how some teams play. The state is also adding baseball as […]
Carbon Offset programs are developing quickly, and the financial rewards for storing Carbon offer some revenue potential for Montana Farmers and Ranchers. Click the podcast to hear guest host and Northern Broadcasting System President Taylor Brown chat with Jerry Stephens, Brekke […]
Montanans has seen the prices of homes skyrocket in recent years, which means that local taxes will follow suit. But a new constitutional initiative is looking to cap the rate of growth for property taxes to keep it affordable for […]
It’s no secret there are disagreements about COVID-19 treatments and their mandates among the public, but what about the world’s leading health specialists? U.S. cardiologist and former Chief of Cardiovascular Research at Baylor University Dr. Peter McCullough is one of a […]
The West Wind Fire forced an evacuation and devasted the small ag community of Denton in late November. Two dozen homes and several dozen other structures were completely destroyed. Click the podcast to hear an update from local farmer, grain […]
“Work is good for the soul,” says Ralph Quilling from Eureka, where he’s spent the past 60 years running the family’s sawmill. He’s a former member of Lincoln Electric Cooperative and a feature guest in the January edition of the Montana […]
There’s perhaps no other single organization that oversees more of what Montanans love about the state than Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks. Click the podcast to hear Hank Worsech, the Director of FWP, join the program and discuss new hunting […]
Montana embarks on a new financial and cultural path in 2022 as the state becomes the latest in a growing list where recreational marijuana use is legalized. Developing the path and policy for the birth of a $250 million annual […]
Many healthcare providers have been studying and sharing their concerns on the mental health impact of the pandemic on the culture. One of the focal points is how children and adolescents are responding to the challenges and the news is […]
There are new figures released on November’s increases in inflation, both the Consumer Price Index is up 6.8 percent, and the Producer Price Index, which is the front-end picture of potential future inflation, is up near 10 percent year-over-year. The […]
There are few names (and voices) that are as recognizable across Montana as Taylor Brown’s. He’s a rancher, award-winning broadcaster and former state legislator who will be receiving an honorary doctorate from his alma mater, Montana State University, Friday, Dec. […]
Earlier this month, a gate failure at the earthen Hebgen Dam dramatically reduced water flow to the Madison River for about 45 hours. What ensued after is a story of agency, community, and industry cooperation that just as dramatically helped […]
The supply chain, long term inflation, interest rates, gas prices, stimulus spending: all economic factors that are affecting your bottom line. Click the podcast and hear Senator Steve Daines give his thoughts on these issues in Montana and across the […]
The winter months are upon us, heating costs are up significantly and scammers will try to take advantage of low income and elderly people on assistance programs. Utility companies are seeing large increases in utility scams, and we raise the […]
We know that human trafficking a problem across the world that affects more than 40 million people. But just how big of a problem is it in Montana? How do we help prevent it, and how can we help victims […]
This year marks the 75th Anniversary of iconic holiday film It’s A Wonderful Life, and there’s a new book out now that celebrates its legacy. Doug Stebleton, born and raised in Glasgow Montana, is a Film Producer and Author in Hollywood whose […]
Montana healthcare workers recently organized a well-attended statewide rally in opposition to the CMS vaccine mandate and on the following Tuesday, welcomed the news that a judge has put a halt to the mandate in Montana. Click to hear Registered […]
With drought, grasshoppers, and wildland fires, it’s been a tough year for many in Montana. When you find yourself in need – it’s nice to have friends. Click the podcast to hear the story of four truckers, two from Montana […]
With the December 5 COVID-19 vaccine deadline approaching, Montana’s health care facilities could lose their Medicare and Medicaid funding from the CMS if they don’t comply and nurses across the state are ready to let their objections be heard through […]
The Final Stop on the 2021 Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP brings us back into Billings at Western Ranch Supply. Listen to hear from Billings Strong Founder Leif Welhaven, General Federation of Women’s Club of Montana President Florence Diede, Magic […]
Sibanye-Stillwater brings our penultimate stop on the 2021 Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP to Big Timber at the Circle T Taproom. Click to hear from Heidi Todd (Crazy Peak Cattle Women), Brian Engle (Pioneer Meats), Dan Rostad (Conservation […]
Rural healthcare is faced with familiar challenges such as availability of resources, access, and labor issues but also faces new ones with the COVID-19 virus turning up the pressure for those practicing frontier medicine. Click to hear Billings Clinic Regional Chief […]
There have been plenty of developments — both good and bad — for Montana ranchers in recent months. New federal tax proposals, greater broadband funding and herd depredation from predators are just some of the issues we explore at the […]
Basketball has deep roots all across America since its creation in 1891, but what do we know about the game’s impact on Native American communities and vice versa? University of Montana Professor Wade Davies researched this for nearly two decades […]
Montanans across the state consistently go out of their way to give back to their local veterans on Veterans Day, but are there still needs that aren’t getting met? Click to hear from Northern News Network Affiliate Scott Fredricks, Veteran […]
What does “Pushing to Keep Our Way of Life” mean to you? How are Montana’s young farmers and ranchers adjusting to the challenges and opportunities in today’s world? Hit the player to hear from the Montana Farm Bureau Federation‘s Senior […]
On November 11th 1921, Chief Plenty Coups was invited to attend the Dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where he uttered a warrior’s prayer to unite all of America’s military heroes. 100 years later, the Chief Plenty Coups […]
From its new congressional districts to its citizens’ political views to its ski slopes, we’ve got Montana covered in this episode. Click to hear MSU-Billings Professor and Mountain States Poll Director Dr. Hope Dewell Gentry explain this year’s poll. Then, […]
For a lot of people, November marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Unfortunately, scammers of all kinds are privy to this and this year in particular presents its own unique circumstances for them to take advantage of. Click […]
In this edition of Rural Montana LIVE, the statewide radio show of Rural Montana Magazine published by the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association, MECA Communications Director and Rural Montana Editor Ryan Hall joins as co-Host to chat with Jonnalea Tatsey from […]
Given all the uncertainty and disagreement we find ourselves inundated with in our daily lives, it’s important to remember and acknowledge the things that bring us all together. For many people, sports have been able to do this and this […]
We know about the entertainment, education and commerce that our county fairs provide, but what do we know what it takes to renovate and maintain our fairgrounds for the years to come? Listen to the podcast to hear from Emily Brock, […]
We may know of someone with Down syndrome, but how much do we really know about their challenges? Does our society do a good enough job of equipping them with resources? Click to hear from Casey’s Dream Owner and CEO […]
Responding to Montana’s Covid-19 surge, sending a message about refugees to the President, the number of workers in Montana at an all-time high, and helping the Big Sky do business in the Asian Pacific, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has kept […]
Do young Montana entrepreneurs have all the tools needed to take their ideas to the next level? “Opportunity Mindset: Vacant Lot” is a presentation at this year’s Montana Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Trade Show that looks to answer this […]
How do Montana businesses stack up to the rest of the world’s? What resources or courses of action are available to help them break through into bigger markets? Click to hear Brigitta Miranda-Freer, Executive Director of the Montana World Trade Center located […]
Does the US Department of Justice have jurisdiction in Montana to investigate and prosecute parents who spoke out in opposition to critical race theory and mask mandates at school board meetings? Not according to some Montana law enforcement and justice […]
The Blackfeet Tribe and all of Montana lost one of its truly great leaders recently in Blackfeet Chief Earl Old Person. But the sorrow that comes with his passing is tempered by the joy in celebrating and reflecting on the […]
Our last stop on the Fall Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP, finds us in Glendive at the Dawson County Courthouse chatting with Glendive Mayor Jerry Jimison, Harvest Fest Organizer Peggy Iba, Plains 2 Peaks Founder Josh Helvick, […]
Our next stop on the Fall Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP lands in Baker at the Big Game Tavern and Casino and are joined by Kim Bryan and Mindy Murnion from the Fallon County Health Department, Jake and […]
The first stop of the Fall Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP finds us in Miles City at Miles City Saddlery. Click to hear from Miles City Theater renovators John and Jennifer Goff, Preacher and Radio Announcer Lee Akers, […]
Celebrations are set to christen Montana State University’s American Indian Hall, the new home of their Native American Studies program that’s been nearly 20 years in the making. Click to hear the head of MSU’s Department of Native American Studies, […]
That may sound dramatic and alarming, but it’s a question being asked now following the National School Board Association’s letter to the president and the U.S. Justice Department’s response to parents protesting local school boards for mask mandates, teaching critical […]
After a short delay in the census figures, and several weeks of public input, nine maps have made the final cut to designate two Montana congressional districts. Click to hear Districting and Apportionment Commission member Dan Stusek talk about what […]
Does the constitution provide for the states and the public to rein in perceived abuses by its government? Well, yes, in every which way. It’s the very purpose of the document that is the foundation of our laws and freedoms. […]
The energy industry is facing rapid changes, and consumers are looking for trusted sources to help guide them. In many communities, the electric cooperatives can provide that. Live from the Montana Electric Cooperatives’ Association (MECA) annual meeting in Great Falls, […]
How are we going to de-carbonize our energy grid while still producing safe, reliable and affordable energy in Montana? What will it ultimately cost? President and CEO of Mitsubishi Power Americas Paul Browning discusses what is being done to make […]
Fraud has been around forever, but it’s the methods and the means that are constantly changing and, with October being Cyber Security Awareness Month, there’s no better time to get an update on the newest method fraudsters are using: cryptocurrency. […]
Montana’s educators have received recent recognition on the statewide and national levels. Belgrade’s Ridge View Elementary School and Cascade Elementary School were selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education while William Stockton was announced as Montana’s 2022 […]
It’s a done deal – the ink is fully dried. A century-long water conflict and a decades-long process for resolve have come to its final conclusion with the official implementation of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Water Compact. The […]
It’s been another active summer at Yellowstone National Park, both above and below the ground. A swarm of more than 140 earthquakes in one day, some greater than 2.0 on the Richter Scale, took place in mid-July. During that month, […]
Montana’s hospitals are in dire straits. COVID-19 cases are overwhelming staff to the point that the national guard has been brought in to help. The state’s biggest hospital is seeing the worst of it and was recently detailed by Kaiser […]
Remember the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack in May? It threatened the flow of up to 45% of fuel to the east coast. Ransomware and data breaches have become too familiar to the general public as cybercrime has increased 600% since […]
Montana is currently — and has been for years — behind the curve on both infrastructure and psychiatric needs across the state, but this may soon change. Click to hear Governor Greg Gianforte (pictured far left) discuss funding Montana’s infrastructure […]
What can be done to address Montana’s high rate of suicide among military veterans? What about mental health treatment in general for veterans? Listen to the podcast to find out what U.S. Congressman and House Committee of Veteran’s Affairs Member […]
For folks who make their living in rural Montana, plans of an environmental non-profit creating an “American Serengeti” on the land may feel like a swipe at their core values. Click the podcast to hear Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen […]
Our Senators are back in Washington and there are some big decisions looming. Namely, the 3.5 trillion dollar budget. Click to hear Montana Senator Steve Daines’ thoughts on the possible implications of the budget if it were to pass along […]
The Federal Government has increasingly exerted more authority across the country. In Montana’s case, it has now gotten to the point where state government, constitution and laws are now being challenged by recent federal mandates. Click to hear Montana State […]
What can Montana do to manage in the dramatic price increases in prescription drugs and housing across the state? Click to hear Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance and State Auditor Troy Downing discuss what his office is doing to […]
What words come to mind when you think about small business? Passion? Innovation? Commitment? In Montana, all of this and more are certainly the case with the businesses on display at the 2021 Made In Montana Trade Show. Click the […]
How close are we to ending this year’s devastating wildfire season? What’s the impact it’s had on Montana’s sage grouse? Click the podcast to hear Director of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Amanda Kaster give an update on […]
What happens when a special-needs adult loses the person who helped care for them? Where would they go? What would they do? Farm In The Dell has been providing an answer to these tough questions for nearly 40 years now […]
Virtual kidnapping – is that a thing? Yes, and it’s a scam that victimized nearly 200 Montanans last year for losses totaling more than $400,000 dollars. This is just one of many new trends scammers are adopting to take advantage […]
100 years ago, Chief Plenty Coups traveled to Washington D.C. to pray a Crow blessing at the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This year, to mark the anniversary, the Chief Plenty Coups Honor Guard is planning a […]
Does the government have a compelling reason to force kids to wear masks in schools? That’s the question behind a lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of parents against three Missoula school districts. Also, when, where, and how will the […]
How does the United States of America recover from the current situation in Afghanistan that has now resulted in over 100 deaths including 13 U.S. service members? Click to hear former US Navy SEAL Commander, State Senator, US Congressman and […]
There’s a boat bound for open seas with our name on it. Well, it’s a submarine, actually. A shifty, state of the art attack sub known as the USS Montana that’s getting ready for open sea trials this fall. Click the […]
What’s going to happen when a drug that K9s are trained to detect becomes legal? Will this affect how the dogs are trained going forward? Click to hear from Montana Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Jay Nelson about the upcoming […]
What is it going to take to get from pandemic to endemic? Will the coronavirus ever truly be out of our lives or do we simply need to work towards living with it from now on? Montana Infectious Disease Specialist […]
School is almost back in session across Montana, but there are still questions about mask mandates and keeping students and staff safe from the delta variant of COVID-19. Click to hear Montana’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen talk about […]
How exactly did Montana’s economy react to the pandemic? What sort of innovations are emerging across the state? Bureau of Business and Economic Research Executive Director Dr. Pat Barkey was the Keynote Speaker at the Montana Chamber’s Economic Update Series […]
From energy to natural resources, fires to forest management there’s much Montana shares across the Western United States and Canadian Provinces. Live in Big Sky at the annual Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) Summit, Tom is joined by Montana State […]
A Hawaiian Cowboy and a lawsuit concerning the Oregon Dams? Yes, you are still listening to the Voices of MONTANA podcast. In this episode, we explore the far-reaching impacts of Montana individuals and resources from beyond the Treasure State. Click […]
From the Timber Wars of the 90’s, to the courtroom conflicts and burning forests of today, America’s forest management policy is under duress – and it needs work. But what will bring about better results? Click to hear Professional Logger […]
As the summer drought and heat rolls on, it can be easy to forget that hunting season begins is just around the corner. There may be changes incoming this year due to the hot, dry conditions and while we hope […]
Our seniors are being impacted by the pandemic in disproportioned numbers. Isolation, dependency, and vulnerability open doors for our elders to be neglected or abused. AARP Montana President Al Ward along with University of North Dakota School of Medicine & […]
The last stop of the third leg of the Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP lands at Paradise Falls in Missoula where we hear from Paradise Dental Technologies HR Manager Austin Hobza, Smiles Across Montana Dental Hygienist Crystal […]
The third leg of the Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP continues in Kalispell at Glacier Bank where we sit down with Flathead Warming Center Executive Director Tonya Horn, ASSIST Director Jane Emmert, Hope For Harlee Foundation Founder […]
It’s our first stop of our third leg of the Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP and we find ourselves at the Kootenai River Country Visitor Center in Libby to chat with Photographer Jessica Lynn, Libby Schools Superintendent […]
What is one with a chronic condition to do when traditional medicine and treatment have failed them? Many have turned to a Montana mine, believing its low doses of Radon relieves their pain. Although forms of radiation are used for […]
How critical is the need to fund infrastructure in Montana? What even is (and isn’t) considered infrastructure these days? The US Senate recently reached a deal on an infrastructure spending package separate from the ARPA Program, but critics say too […]
The federal government is working on an infrastructure funding package that has tentatively earmarked $100 million to repair the critical, but aging St. Mary’s diversion system. Would this funding lead to true rehabilitation or would it be a series of […]
Our Summer Tourism Series rolls along into the Southwest of Montana, which features art, brats, a rodeo and even a beer contest! Southwest Montana Tourism Director Sarah Bannon takes us through the events going on throughout the summer and into […]
It’s been a lingering issue over the years: drug abuse. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is working with law enforcement officials across the state to discuss ways to combat the problems meth and opioid addictions cause in our families and […]
It’s no secret that agriculture is Montana’s top industry, but what kind of developments are we seeing these days? What types of programs and technology are emerging to improve ag production and management? Click on the podcast to hear Vice […]
Elks Association National President Keith Mills joined Tom Schultz for a discussion on the importance of civic involvement – especially in today’s chaotic world – as Voices was on location at the 119th Montana Elks Summer Convention. From veterans programs […]
It’s been a coffee table and bar room debate for as long as there has been coffee tables and bars – who are the greatest athletes from our Montana cities and towns? 406mtsports.com Executive Sports Editor and author Jeff Welsch […]
The value of land across Montana has surged in price over the past year, but what does this mean for local producers? How will the state respond to its influx of so-called “COVID Refugees”? Accredited Rural Appraiser, Creator of Montana […]
What kind of feedback from community members are Montana’s school board members receiving on Critical Race Theory? Would the school boards object to or support the installation of cameras in our classrooms? Listen to the podcast to hear Montana School […]
The funding for broadband infrastructure in Montana through the American Rescue Plan Act is expected to have a transformative impact on the treasure state and recent developments may lead to an even greater impact than originally anticipated. Click the podcast […]
The Bureau of Land Management has released a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact for a bison grazing proposal from the American Prairie Reserve (APR) on 69,000 acres of BLM grazing allotments in Phillips County. (See […]
Western Montana really has it all going for them: music festivals, equestrian events and even a chainsaw competition! What more can you ask for? Our Summer Tourism series continues in Glacier Country with Glacier Country Tourism Public Relations Manager Lucy […]
In this edition of “Rural Montana Live,” the statewide radio show of Rural Montana magazine: What kinds of songs would a Hi-line cowboy and country singer sing? Singer-Songwriter and Hinsdale Rancher Chisholm Christensen answers these questions and tells us about […]
Do you think college athletes should get paid or at least more compensated for the work they do for their universities? The Supreme Court recently ruled that the NCAA‘s current compensation restrictions towards student athletes violate antitrust rules, which may […]
There’s been a lot of talk about voting rights recently, both across Montana and the United States. There’s also questions about the Biden Administration’s recent bureau nominees and how future U.S. Senate votes could impact Montana. Listen to the podcast […]
Montana has a wolf problem. Specifically, it has a problem with its wolf population. The most recent Legislative session saw significant changes in the way Montana manages wolves that made some groups happy and other groups wanting further change. Click […]
Our Summer tourism series continues in Yellowstone Country, which boasts everything from high country vistas and hot springs to supervolcanos. Not to mention the great hiking, hunting and fishing opportunities. Executive Director of Yellowstone Country Tourism Region Robin Hoover goes […]
The price of oil has gone over $70 per barrel — the highest it’s been in three years. That may be bad news for us when we fill up our gas tanks, but is it all bad for Montana? Click […]
Did you know that there’s over 50 miles of inaccessible land of the Yellowstone River for recreation? There’s a new committee that’s looking to change that and looking for help. We’re making virtual stops across Montana’s tourism regions to find […]
We continue our virtual run across the six Montana regional tourism destinations to see what sort of sights and events are out there for the summer season! Executive Director of Central Montana Tourism Region Gayle Fischer guides us through what […]
Did you know that Montana’s hospitals account for over $6 billion of annual income for Montanans? What about its $1.5 billion in revenue or the 83,000 year-round jobs across the state? These are just some of the figures revealed in […]
The state’s high court ruled Thursday in favor of a measure Montana Governor Greg Gianforte supported eliminating the Judicial Nomination Commission. Click on the podcast to hear his reaction, along with a discussion on the state’s preparedness and expectations as […]
What does it take to get a fresh business idea off the ground in rural Montana? How do we keep our rural communities vibrant while protecting their values? Click the podcast and hear from Executive Director of Bear Paw Development […]
What does the new reversal of the “Waters of the U.S.” rule mean for non-navigable waters? Are new federal regulations making our private property less private? What about our Second Amendment rights when considering recent public safety concerns and mass […]
Carroll College freshman and Whitefish native Lee Walburn is now a national champion. Two weeks ago, Walburn won the decathlon title at the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national track and field championships in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Click the podcast […]
What’s up with Noxious Weed Awareness Week in Montana? Recently proclaimed by the governor, the first week of June is now devoted to educating Montanans about the different noxious weeds across the state and the economic and environmental threats they […]
With so many lawsuits across state and federal government these days, we get a word from the Department of Justice. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen updates us on the growing coalition for his Keystone XL Pipeline lawsuit, the reaction of […]
Wyoming has taken the leap, and Montana is at least stepping forward on the pathway to nuclear energy. Where will it lead? Listen to the podcast as State Representative, and Public Service Commission candidate Derek Skees discusses moves by the […]
Microplastics have invaded one of the most pristine watersheds in the country – Yellowstone Lake. Where do they come from? What kind of danger do they present? Click on the podcast to hear research co-authors, Yellowstone National Park Senior Fisheries […]
With the results from the latest census count, we now know that Montana will be getting a second seat the the U.S. Congress….again. But we are still months away from finding out what the new districts and boundaries will look […]
It’s Memorial Day Weekend with Voices of Montana Guest Host and former Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and he speaks with a number of Montana veterans who are still making a difference for their state and their country. General Brad […]
Guest Host and former Montana Attorney General Tim Fox talks with Cheyenne Attorney and private property rights advocate Karen Budd-Falen about the Biden Administration’s 30×30 Proposal and how it may lead to federal overreach in public lands. Budd-Falen is due […]
Did this recent storm make a dent in Montana’s drought forecast? We talk with The Montana Department of Resources and Conservation Water Planning Section Supervisor Michael Downey and take a look at the impact and what it might mean for […]
“Niceness is Priceless” is an anti-bullying campaign from the heart of a Helena teenager, and it lives on six years after a car accident claimed the young lady’s life. Click on the podcast to hear what Mariah’s father Jeff and […]
Our final stop on the Hi-Line Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP finds us at the Crossroads Coffee and Bistro in Malta where we talk with Cruise Night Organizers Rhonda Dalby and Emily Sorenson (Family Matters Inc.), Westside […]
The Tow Rope Tour along the Hi-Line sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP continues with a stop in Havre at the Montana State University Northern Diesel Technology Center, where we chat with local business owners Wendy Gerky with Bearly Square Quilting, […]
It’s the start of the second run of the 2021 Tow Rope Tour sponsored by Mountain Health CO-OP and we find ourselves up along the Hi-Line in Shelby Montana. We hear from Toole County Forward Creator Dwaine Iverson and his […]
Is DC statehood constitutional? Are politics a problem with the US Supreme Court? If so, will expanding it make it better or worse? What about the issue in Montana where the state legislative branch is seeking public documents from the judicial […]
What can Montana boaters do to put an end to aquatic invasive species entering our state? In recent years, the invasive Quagga and Zebra Mussels have been found in Montana waters and there’s been an increased effort to completely clear […]
It’s a Montana tradition. It’s a Western tradition. It’s an event people travel across the world to witness. The Miles City Bucking Horse Sale has attracted genuine and wanna-be cowboys and cowgirls for over 70 years and, after getting cancelled […]
How will likely tax increases, especially estate and capital gains taxes, affect your bottom line? Sam Painter from Thompson Painter Law P.C. will be along to discuss why most estate plans fail and what to do about it. We also […]
Need a little help with paying for college? Make sure to look up your local Elks lodges. The Montana State Elks Association is celebrating its National Youth Week for 2021. Click on the podcast to hear Montana State Elks Association […]
Would you ride 1,000 miles in 24 hours to raise awareness of suicide prevention in Montana? That’s exactly what American Legion Riders, Dog Tag Buddies, and Tenacious Dames have come together to do. The Ride For Tomorrow is a fundraising […]
The pandemic has opened our eyes to the advantages of tele-medicine in rural Montana. What’s next? Click on the podcast to hear three of the nation’s leading authorities discuss how to take advantage of the lessons learned to improve and […]
What can Montanan’s do to make a positive impact on their environment? What are we doing now? How can we do better across the state and in our own communities? To celebrate this year’s Earth Day, we spoke with a […]
It’s April and there’s still college basketball to play in Montana. The Dawson Community College Buccaneers are ready to compete for a national title in the NJCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and Head Coach Joe Peterson phoned in to discuss the […]
For the last stop of our first run, we visited our state capitol to chat with Mountain Health Co-Op President and CEO Richard Miltenberger, Shodair Children’s’ Hospital Major Gifts Manager Adrienna Hines, Brad Smith and Camry Colter with Valley Sand […]
This edition finds us in Great Falls at Tracy’s Family Diner where we spoke with Kathy Van Tighem and Kevin Sukut with Benefis Health System, Tara Beam from the Roadhouse Diner, Kylie Myers with Buffalo Jump State Park, Double Barrel […]
The first stop of the Tow Rope Tour brought us to Lewistown where we spoke with Karen Kuhlman of the Central Montana Medical Center (CMMC) Foundation, Abby Franks with the Boys and Girls Club of Lewistown, Brett Nienhuis with Big […]
Did you know that Montana’s climate is well-suited to growing winemaking grapes? Click on podcast to find out what Montana winery owners Brian McGuire (Willow Mountain Estate Winery) and Larry Robertson (Flathead Lake Winery) are doing to make wine out […]
In this edition of “Rural Montana Live,” the statewide radio show of Rural Montana magazine: There are over 40 million electric cooperative members who could save millions of dollars if Congress would allow electric cooperatives to renegotiate their interest rates. […]
What sort of future of lies ahead for Montana State University Billings? How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected their recent initiatives and plans? Listen to this edition of Voices EDU to hear from the university’s new chancellor Dr. Stefani Hicswa […]
The latest COVID relief package contains a controversial provision that prohibits states from enacting their own tax relief if they spend any of the federal money. Is the federal government over-steeping its authority by doing this? Click to listen to […]
Families held as hostages and migrants forced to smuggle drugs. These are some of the scenes Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, Vice President of the Western States Sheriffs Association, recounts from recent Mexican cartel operations he’s experienced. Sheriff […]
Bozeman native and Senate Sergeant at Arms Karen Gibson discusses her recent confirmation as chief law enforcement officer, how security measures have ramped up since the the January 6 riots and the most recent assault at the capitol building that […]
For our weekly legislative update, Senate President Pro Tem Jason Ellsworth joins us to discuss broadband expansions and infrastructure spending. Ellsworth also discusses rules in allocating federal funds that have not yet taken effect.
Why is it the middleman who is always to blame? Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing joins us to talk about how getting the middleman out of the prescription drug supply chain could make your medications more affordable.
What happens to inflation when the federal government spends nearly $5 trillion it doesn’t have in a matter of a few months’ time? The federal government has sent $1.9-trillion dollars from the treasury to the states. It’s lining up for […]
What would you expect to see if you visited the US/Mexican border right now? Drug cartel members taunting US officials? Holding facilities filled to four-times their normal capacity? Meth flooding across the border because enforcement agents are forced to deal […]
As the Biden Administration restricts press coverage of federal agencies and facilities at the US/Mexican border, Montana Senator Steve Daines is embarking on a Senate delegation to ride with U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to get a first-hand look […]
March 23rd is National Ag Day. Agriculture has been such a vital part of Montana. Yes, it’s our #1 economic driver, but agriculture’s value is measured in far more than just dollars and cents. It’s where we learned to be […]
Class Four of the REAL Montana leadership program has now passed the half-way mark in their intensive two-year training program! This extraordinary program, is successfully developing resource industry leaders, despite the pandemic. Class Four members […]
Record winter storms leading to rolling blackouts have many wondering if there is enough power in the power grid. Listen to the podcast and explore the issue of Montana’s energy capacity and future with guest John Bushnell, NorthWestern Energy Sustainability […]
There are a handful of legislative measures on the docket this session that may help ensure the integrity of our judicial system. Listen to the podcast to hear members of the Montana State Council on Judicial Accountability discuss the proposals […]
There are several significant measures related to your taxes in front of the legislature this week. The proposals deal with a wide range of issues, such as property taxes, businesses taxes, income taxes, and workforce incentives. Listen to the podcast to […]
One of the impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on healthcare is that it has “… pushed us two to three years into the future,” according to Richard Miltenberger, CEO of Mountain Health COOP. Miltenberger was referring to the emergence […]
If you live in Montana, your winters are probably far better if you find the joy in recreating in the cold and snow, and the Treasure State provides ample opportunity for just that. But you might be surprised to learn […]
What’s the state of Montana’s agriculture economy? How long before the recreation industry bounces back from the pandemic? Will the Canadian energy sector stick it out, or abandon their multi-billion-dollar effort to connect Canadian oil to the Gulf? These are […]
What’s the state of our state? Governor Greg Gianforte sums it up in this Voices of Montana interview ahead of his first State of the State address on Thursday, January 28. Listen to the podcast for a peak at the […]
Nearly 300 miles of the 1200-mile Keystone XL pipeline was slated to have crossed the Treasure State, which would have been the longest stretch of any U.S. state. Thus, the abrupt cancellation of the KXL pipeline by the Biden Administration […]
It was mid-January, 1864, and a group of lawless men patrolled the mountains and mining camps of western Montana, hanging the bad guys, and possibly some of the good guys. Today, we’ll go back in time and explore the events […]
Did you know there are documented cases where the COVID-19 virus has been transmitted from humans to felids (cats) and mustelids (weasels)? Bob Gibson, Communication and Education Program Manager for Montana Fish, Wildlife, & Parks, talks about the early findings […]
The coronavirus pandemic has brought about many challenges, and chief among those were the difficulties families and institutions faced with caring for the elderly. With the 67th Montana legislative session kicking off this week, senior advocates are looking to tackle […]
It can leave a deep hole when your organization loses a phenomenal leader. Lola Raska’s knowledge and experience has been invaluable to the Montana Grain Growers Association, so wheat farmers were not thrilled when Lola Raska announced her retirement this […]
After 40-plus years keeping the peace in eastern Montana, Custer County Sheriff Tony Harbaugh is turning in the shield. Can you imagine the changes this public servant has seen in…
After 45 years in the timber industry, Chuck Roady, of F.H. Stoltze Land and Lumber Company, is retiring as Vice President and General Manager of the company. Roady is a…
GUEST: Tim Fox, Montana Attorney General Topics: Challenges, Successes in 8 Years as AG
GUEST: Brent Donnelly, Montana District Director, SBA Topics: Small Business Pandemic Experiences Other: Charley Pride, Latest Developments in Election Integrity Front
GUEST: Roger Fleming, Montana Author, Former DC Lobbyist Topics: Dark Money in Montana Politics GUEST: Bob Story, Exec. Dir. Montana Taxpayers Association Topics: 2021 Legislative Agenda, Sales Tax, Property Taxes
Charity, gift card, delivery. There are many different ways you could be a victim of fraud this holiday season. One way to protect yourself is to get up to speed…
GUEST: Matt Ellis, Vice President, Missoula Paddleheads Topic: Baseball is Alive and Well in Montana GUEST: Elsie Arntzen, Supt. of Public Instruction Topic: Checking Pandemic Impact 3 Months into School…
Coverage on the latest Presidential election news and… GUEST: Cole Manixx – Private Land/Public Wildlife Council Topics: Ag Stewardship, Heritage, Wildlife Migration
The general hunting season closes this Sunday – how have you done so far? What did you see out there? Listen to this edition of Voices of Montana for an update…
Coverage on the latest Presidential election news and… GUEST: Austin Knudsen, Montana Attorney General-Elect Topics: Election, Drug Enforcement, Law & Order
Coverage on the latest Presidential election news and coronavirus spikes in Montana. 2nd Half: Montana’s Taxpayer Advocate, Paul Harper Topics: EIC, 2020 Stimulus Money, and 2020 tax advice
For every barrel of oil produced, roughly 3 to 6 barrels of ground water can surface with it. Energy companies often inject this water back into the ground, which reportedly…
The public EPA office in the town of Libby, MT officially closed its doors last month, marking the pseudo-ending of a 20-year journey of asbestos and vermiculite cleanup. It also marked…
Guest: Montana Attorney General Tim Fox Topics: Tobacco Settlement, Google Anti-trust Lawsuit Guest: Richard Miltenberger, CEO, Mountain Health CO-OP Topics: Open Enrollment, Insulin Coverage, Rural Healthcare
Guests: Chelcie Cargill – ACE Program Coordinator Joy DePuydt – 2020 ACE Program Graduate J.M. Peck – MFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Program Chair Sue Ann Streufert – MFBF Young…
Montana Governor-elect Greg Gianforte is keeping his sleeves rolled-up. After a long and successful campaign season for he and his team (along with many in his Republican party), Gianforte is…
Entertainer, songwriter, hall-of-fame broadcaster — before he was all of these, Lonnie Bell was a sailor. 8o years ago this month, in fact, he enlisted in the Navy, and served…
Guests: Dustin Frost – Director, Veterans Business Outreach Center Susan Shald – Chapter President, Yellowstone Valley Society for Human Resources Management Blake Fuhriman – Founder of Veteran’s Navigation Network Topics:…
Ponzi. Pyramid. Pump and Dump. These are some of the investment schemes that cost consumers over $1.5 billion in annual losses. Listen to the podcast to hear Securities and Exchange…
Voices of Montana sent out an invitation to all the major party candidates seeking statewide office with the opportunity to make their last pitches to the voters on Monday and…
A long and arduous campaign season winds down, as the votes are being tallied on November 3. Voices of Montana sent out an invitation to all the major party candidates…
Guest: John Hines – NorthWestern Energy Vice President of Energy Supply and Montana Government Affairs Topic: Regulators Upend Colstrip Unit 4 Deal for Montana Consumers
Guest: Greg Gianforte, Republican Nominee for Montana Governor Topics: Economic Recovery, Recreation economy, Education, Agriculture Other Topics: Election Integrity
Guest: Elsie Arntzen, Superintendent of Public Instruction and candidate Topics: Reemphasizing Civics Education, Pandemic Enrollment, Public/Private School Funding, 1619 Project Other Topics: Biden Family/China Allegations
Jane Weber, Chair of Big Sky Country NHA, Inc., appeared on Voices of Montana to offer her side in support of a proposal to designate over 1.7 million acres in…
Cancer enacts a toll on Americans daily. Some live with cancer, some live with the memory of loved ones fighting the terrible disease, and almost everyone has at least witnessed…
How will Montana’s next governor help promote fraud prevention, improve aging services and broadband connectivity, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs? Listen to the podcast for responses…
How will Montana’s next governor help promote fraud prevention, improve aging services and broadband connectivity, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs? Listen to the podcast for responses…
How will Montana’s next governor help promote fraud prevention, improve aging services and broadband connectivity, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs? Listen to the podcast for responses…
How will Montana’s next governor help promote fraud prevention, improve aging services and broadband connectivity, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs? Listen to the podcast for responses…
How will Montana’s next governor help promote fraud prevention, improve aging services and broadband connectivity, and work to lower the cost of prescription drugs? Listen to the podcast for responses…
A multi-year effort to designate over 1.7 million acres of land in Montana as a National Heritage Area continues to move forward with a feasibility study published this summer. Proponents…
Cyber crime accounted for more than $3.5 billion in losses to individuals and businesses in the Untied States last year. In Montana, victims of cyber crime each lost an average…
Our popular Voter Guide Series continues with Montana U.S. Senate candidates Steve Bullock (D) and Steve Daines (R). Each candidate was asked for an approximate 60-second response to five questions,…
Our popular Voter Guide Series continues with Montana U.S. Senate candidates Steve Bullock (D) and Steve Daines (R). Each candidate was asked for an approximate 60-second response to five questions,…
Our popular Voter Guide Series continues with Montana U.S. Senate candidates Steve Bullock (D) and Steve Daines (R). Each candidate was asked for an approximate 60-second response to five questions,…
Our popular Voter Guide Series continues with Montana U.S. Senate candidates Steve Bullock (D) and Steve Daines (R). Each candidate was asked for an approximate 60-second response to five questions,…
Our popular Voter Guide Series continues with Montana U.S. Senate candidates Steve Bullock (D) and Steve Daines (R). Each candidate was asked for an approximate 60-second response to five questions,…
Where will Montanans stand on the question of legalizing recreational marijuana in Montana? In our continuing series on Voices of Montana, proponents of two citizen initiatives appearing on the November…
How much would you guess was the cost of inadequate child care to the Montana economy in 2019? Would it be any where near $232 million? What about the cost…
Billings Police Chief Rich St. John and Custer County Attorney Wyatt Glade explain how Montana Law Enforcement views the possible legalization of recreational Marijuana as proposed by Initiative 190 this…
Hundreds of parents, family members, and classmates only “heard” about the games played this past weekend. Mandates by public health officials in some counties left stadiums and gyms empty believing…
Why is now the best time for NorthWestern Energy to move forward with a 64-day maintenance shutdown of Unit 4? For one, there’s generally more affordable energy available on the…
The Montana Youth Challenge Academy has been providing Montana youth with opportunities and 2nd chances since 1999. It’s a challenging quasi-military program operated by the Montana National Guard that instills…
Eleven Montana counties are set to establish the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority to explore the feasibility of returning passenger rail service through Montana’s southern communities. Amtrak previously serviced this…
I’ll just leave these right here…. In the first six months of 2020, Montana’s cyber tips on internet crimes against children rose by nearly 70% compared to the same period…
Republican nominee for U.S. Congress Matt Rosendale released a detailed plan listing several priorities prescribed by Montana’s business community to “Reignite Our Economy” (click on the link to view the…
Horse racing in Montana has had a rough go of late. Currently there are only 2 tracks in operation (Miles City and Great Falls), and races there were cancelled this…
Both of Montana’s U.S. Senate candidates, Democrat Steve Bullock, and Republican Steve Daines, raised record-breaking quarterly amounts of campaign money, $7.7 million and $5 million respectively, far surpassing the previous…
Who doesn’t love a good storm? Well, actually, that would be a lot of people, as they can be dangerous and costly. But there’s no denying the power of nature…
The fishing was good – exceptionally good, as the top place finishers shattered the year’s previous record with over 80 lbs. on ten fish in two days. By all accounts,…
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government extended the deadline for your 2019 taxes to July 15. Did that extension help? How many of you took advantage of that…
It’s been nearly 2 months since the large concrete structure known as Drop 5 of the St. Mary Diversion and Conveyance dropped into the Milk River. Since then, local, state,…
We’ve wondered since late March, when Montana’s schools were first closed, what the future would look like for our students in the face of a lingering viral pandemic. After two…
Montana’s school choice advocates didn’t pick this fight (Senate Bill 410 – the Tax Credit Scholarship Bill) to knock out the Blaine Amendments, but in the end that’s the high…
Garfield County’s Clayton Phipps has made a living off the land in more ways than one. For years it was as a cowboy, which he still is, but now-a days…
Affinity Fraud – what is it? It’s the kind of fraud that targets groups and organizations you have some affinity with, such as ethnic groups, military groups, religious, professional, social…
From the rooftop garden to the archery center below – The Andrus is once again a working hotel. One of Montana’s historic treasures, The Andrus Hotel in Dillon, built in…
Your government has spent a lot of money on the pandemic. Still, after $3 trillion from the federal government, and trillions of dollars more through the Federal Reserve’s assets, public…
It might be easy to overlook with all that is going on around us, but the 2020 U.S. Census is underway, and Montanans are lagging behind the national average (and…
It’ll cover about 11-hundred acres northwest of Baker when done, and add 150 Megawatts of renewable power to the energy grid. A solar farm known as Cabin Creek is set…
Rob Natelson made an impact in Montana. As a true fiscal conservative, he was often at odds with members of the state Republican party, especially after leading an initiative to…
Where there are hot spots, foreign or domestic, Major General Paul Vallely (US Army, Ret.) has probably been there. The Bigfork, MT resident is recognized as a leading military expert…
Can we still have fun and avoid the virus? Yes. Yes we can. Fairs, rodeos, and outdoor rec are an important part of our Big Sky summers. Listen to the…
How hard has the pandemic hit Montana’s tourism industry? As Executive Director of the Montana Outfitters & Guides Association, Mac Minard heads an organization that is feeling an immediate impact.…
The U.S. decennial census is taken only once every 10 years. It may be new, and it may be unfamiliar to some, and that’s where scammers and fraudsters will try…
Trainers and athletic club owners are playfully calling it the COVID-15 – that extra 15 lbs you may have put on during the coronavirus lockdowns. Well, those lockdowns are lifting…
Are the 538 presidential electors in the Electoral College able to choose who they wish, or are they bound to vote in accordance with election results? It’s an important question…
The century-old St. Mary’s Diversion Works has failed. Hydraulic Drop 5 collapsed May 17. It was the last piece of the 29-mile long mishmash of dams, siphons, head gates, tubes,…
What’s the importance of following precedence, or setting precedence when it come to Montana’s Supreme Court decisions? Why have rulings from the state’s highest court caused concern for judicial watchdog…
This one’s just for fun, but it does bring home the point that all the Who, What, Where, When, and Whys of the COVID-19 pandemic is enough to spin you…
Broadband access solutions from GOP gubernatorial candidate Dr. Al Olszewski. Prescription drug plans from democratic gubernatorial candidate Whitney Williams. Five candidates, five questions, five days. The AARP Montana Voter Guide…
Austrians, Fins, Serbians, Germans, Italians, Chinese, Englishmen, and of course, the Irish. Butte, America is Montana’s melting pot, and a microcosm of the U.S. at the turn of the century…
How would an Attorney General turned governor fight fraud and abuse? How would a tech entrepreneur turned governor promote broadband in Montana? Why is the daughter of Montana’s longest serving…
It’s Day 3 of the AARP Montana Radio Voter Guide – where all five of the major party candidates for governor are giving their responses to questions on important 2020…
Decisions made by those who sit on the high bench have a huge impact on our daily lives, yet these non-partisan justice elections seemingly draw little attention for such a…
What is Lt. Governor Mike Cooney’s plans for tackling the high cost of prescription drugs? How would Tim Fox help promote broadband infrastructure in Montana? There are five primary candidates…
The AARP Montana Gubernatorial Radio Voter Guide brings all the major party candidates seeking to be Montana’s next governor to one place to answer questions on important issues. Questions such…
Fraudsters are using the federal stimulus payments to 1) try and rip you off, 2) get identity information that will lead to 3) you getting ripped off. Join Montana Taxpayer…
Decisions made by those who sit on the high bench have a huge impact on our daily lives, yet these non-partisan justice elections seemingly draw little attention for such a…
Learn how a Montana business owner keeps the ship a-sail through the unpredictable waters of a global pandemic; how a salon owner and her colleagues do the same, and how…
Do you know the candidates currently running for a seat on the Montana Supreme Court? Decisions made by those who sit on the high bench have a huge impact on…
From so many viewpoints, we are in unprecedented times. Economist and Associate Director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, Robert “Tino” Sonora joined Voices on Monday for his…
The temporary suspension of liberties is permitted under our constitutional form of government, but there’s a right way and a wrong way to do it. Find out more as constitutional…
From today’s show: People anxious to get back to work, and those anxious about further unleashing a health crisis, might just be on the same side. How’s that? That’s a…
How many Montanans have filed unemployment claims since March 15? How many folks are out of work across the country in the last three weeks? The answers: more than 60,000,…
What’s the mood in Europe when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic? Conservative political analyst and film producer Mark Sutherland offers his view from London, England. Sutherland discusses European reactions…
Establishing efficient lines of communication, getting resources into the hands of students, and continuing to care for the entire community. Those were some of the first orders of business for…
Barely more than a week old, the Paycheck Protection Program, part of the federal government’s $2.2 trillion stimulus bill passed March 27, is already providing a critical lifeline for Montana…
In less than a week’s time, money from a $2.2 trillion stimulus package has been made ready for businesses through the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program. The PPP…
Where there is fear, there is usually a scammer trying to take advantage of it. Have you received a phone call or email offering free COVID-19 test kits? Have you…
As the people’s branch of government, what responsibilities fall upon the Montana state legislature during this time of crisis? How are the state’s utilities responding, and what does the public…
Troy Downing, co-owner of Wildrye Distilling, checked-in to tell the story of how the company shifted gears to pitch in and make a product in critical need: hand sanitizer. Also,…
Here’s Governor Bullock’s conference call Thursday afternoon detailing the COVID-19 Stay At Home Directive. Directive PDF: Montana COVID19 Stay at Home Directive 032620
What do you know about the adjustments made to your health insurance that will help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic? There are expansions of tele-medicine coverage, as well as…
Montana’s legislative leaders have been in discussions over the state’s resources and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Voices Monday, Rep. Nancy Ballance, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and…