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 […]
Director Green, Commerce Department Stirring Up the Economy
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 […]
4-H Spotlight Shines Bright in August
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. […]
Montana Meth Project Launches Into Fentanyl Fight
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 […]
Parental Consent Abortion Law Struck Down by State Supreme Court
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 […]
Property Tax Task Force Recommendations & Rationale
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 […]
Photonics – Another Treasure from the State
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 […]
Managing Montana’s Labor Market
How does Montana help displaced mill workers? The head of Montana’s Department of Labor and Industry, Sarah Swanson, joined us in-studio to talk about Montana’s labor market and how the agency is helping train displaced workers and working with industry […]
Dialing-in Veterans Care Under the MISSION Act
The VA MISSION Act expanded veteran’s access to medical providers and healthcare in their local communities. But the six-year-old program has revealed some deficiencies that hinder it’s effectiveness. Chris Enget is a combat veteran and a Purple Heart recipient who […]
How Do Communities Cope with Homelessness?
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 […]