Voices of Montana

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 […] The post NWE Sends Strong Message About New EPA Regs Targeting Colstrip first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post HOSA Preps Montana Students for Medical Careers first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Click on the podcast as Tonya Furhmann from the Flathead Valley joins us to talk about how the community of Type 1 Diabetes patients and supporters in Montana responded to a loss of funding for a kids camp by creating […] The post MYDA Volunteers Pick Up the Gap for Kids with Type I Diabetes first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Mike Hummert: Democratic Senate Candidate Challenges Tester first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Primary Election Notes and 2024 Issues first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post The Call to Help for Montana’s Homeless first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Medicaid Helps Make Ends Meet for Montana Rural Clinics first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Telling Jonnie’s Tale first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post MFU Floats Forming Co-op to Keep Pyramid Mountain Lumber Open first appeared on Voices of Montana.

What’s up with the price of gold? The precious metal is at all-time highs. How does this affect the markets? Scott Boulanger and Matt Speck of Grizzly Gold and Silver joins us in-studio to talk about what’s going on behind […] The post Record Gold Prices and Market Impact first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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, […] The post Troy Downing – Experiences Count in Campaign for Congress first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Pharmacist, Farmer, Business Owner Kyle Austin Truckin’ the Trail first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Montana Senate Leader Ken Bogner Makes Bid for Congress first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post EV Mandates Off-the-Rails first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Educators Address Warning Signs in Youth Risk Behavior Survey first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Senator Daines Recounts History in Assessing America’s Future first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post MSU Recognized as a Top Military-Friendly University first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Spring 4-H Spotlight first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 ExxonMobil refinery in Billings, June 1, 2023. The facility was recently recognized for a national safety […] The post PAR MONTANA – Safety, Security, Operations first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Business and Contract Labor Pressured Under New Labor Laws first appeared on Voices of Montana.