Voices of Montana

American’s have been raising questions about the strength of their Social Security system. Is it going broke? Will there be benefit reductions? How much will it cost to fix it? How do we best make our benefits work for retirement? […] The post Time to Put Social Security on the Plate first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Calumet Specialty Products recently invested $90 million in its Great Falls refinery to process biodiesel and sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF. In doing so, it created a market that Montana farm producers could fill — oil seed crops — and […] The post Sustainable Jet Fuel Demand May Add Value to Montana Ag first appeared on Voices of Montana.

There’s been a great amount of discussion over Montana’s rising home values and the burden of higher property taxes. Some have looked back critically at the 2023 Montana Legislature for not doing more on the issue. Click on the podcast […] The post Legislature Mulls Over Tax Debate first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Energy and Dinosaurs! first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte was in-studio to talk about education, and how teacher licensing reforms and other education policies are helping students, schools, and parents. We’ll also touched briefly about the rising property values and asked if the state will […] The post Governor Greg Gianforte on Education first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post How the Water Works-Rocky Boys/North Central Reg Water System first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Tackling Forest Issues in a Divided Government first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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. The post Judicial Ruling Sends Mixed Message On Community Choice Schools first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Montana US Senator Steve Daines talks with Voices of Montana callers and discusses his concerns with the country’s direction. The post Senator Steve Daines – Concerns on Gov’t Spending first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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. The post Fraud Prevention and Insurance Protections first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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

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. The post Energy Transformation – MT Petroleum Association’s Annual Convention first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post The Dramatic Rise in Property Values and the Cost to Property Owners first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Eastern District Congressman Matt Rosendale stopped by the studio for a discussion on energy and spending ahead of a statewide energy tour. The post Energy and Spending with Congressman Matt Rosendale first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Ginny Sullivan and Eve Byron of the Montana Historical Society The post Generous Gift Helps Ready New MT Heritage Center first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Larry Crowder, Executive Director of the Montana Rural Education Association. The post School Bells Ring-in a New Rural School Year first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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, […] The post Fisheries Management Plan & 2023 Fishing Season first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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. The post Madyson Rigg, Miss Montana USA first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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. The post Sports in the Big Sky Conference with Leon Costello first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post For the Farmer’s Montana Harvest Tour – Moore and Lewistown first appeared on Voices of Montana.