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 FFA Experience
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 […]
Court Cases, Marijuana Taxes, and Special Revenue Spending
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 […]
Joel Krautter – Candidate for Congress
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.
Abortion “Rights” Ballot Proposal Concerns Pro-Family Group
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 […]
Grain Growers Gather on the Hi-Line
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 […]
Business and Contract Labor Pressured Under New Labor Laws
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 […]
Pyramid Mountain Lumber Powering Down
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 […]
DNRC Goals for Land Management
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 […]
Cats in Dayton for First Four Matchup with Grambling State
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 […]