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 […]
Building Montana Live
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 […]
Taking Action Against Hunger in Montana
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 […]
Settlement Funds Youth Crime Victim Center, w/ AG Austin Knudsen
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.
Education Freedom Marching On in 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 […]
Mental Health Awareness on the Stage and on the Move
Engaging the entire community in improving mental health 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 […]
September 4-H Spotlight
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 […]
Rem. Fire & Season, Record State Oil Lease, w/ Gov. Gianforte
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 […]
Palladium Prices Prompt Sibanye Stillwater Layoffs
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 […]
Revenue Director Beatty Discusses Property Tax Report
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 […]