How will the newly elected lawmakers approach property taxes? The budget? What other issues rise to the top for the GOP-led Montana legislature? Click on the podcast to hear Speaker of the House Brandon Ler discuss the upcoming 69th session […]
Wind Farms and the Wide Open (Zoning) Spaces
A wind farm proposal north of Glendive has opened the door to some questions about tower setbacks, wildlife harm mitigation, noise pollution, and public safety. Lenawee County (MI) Commissioner Kevon Martis has encountered many such questions in his position, and […]
Canadian Surveillance Request at MT Gun Shows, Wind Farms
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joins the program and talk about a newly discovered plan by Canadian authorities to survey a gun show in Bozeman, much to the AG’s displeasure. Knudsen also addressed a wind farm proposal in eastern Montana […]
Spirit of Growth and Giving on Display for November 4H Spotlight
Once again, Montana’s 4-H members show that a bit of work, encouragement, and mentoring pays off for our youth. Click on the podcast to hear the stories of Ariel Petersen from Yellowstone County, Walter Meyers from Hill County, and Alyssa […]
Senator Daines Checks-in After Successful Campaign Season
Montana Senator Steve Daines spoke of the challenges and outcomes of the 2024 election, and what’s on the plate for the GOP-led Congress and White House.
Top Issues 2025, Minority Leader Pat Flowers
Here’s the 2nd installment of conversations with Montana’s new legislative leadership and what’s on their agenda for the 2025 session, featuring Senate Minority leader Pat Flowers.
Cattle & Climate Change, BLM Showdown, More from MFBF’s 105th
Live from the 105th annual convention of the Montana Farm Bureau Federation where UC-Davis Professor Dr. Frank Mitloehner discussed his research countering the claims that cattle operations are a main contributor to methane pollution. MFBF’s Nicole Rolf updated the public […]
Top Issues for Session 2025
What’s on the agenda for the 2025 Montana legislature? Well, property taxes jump out, as does the reauthorization of Medicaid expansion, and enacting a budget that doesn’t wind up with an excess of taxpayer money. Click on the podcast as […]
2024 Election Observations in Montana
There’s no doubt the 2020 presidential election left some questions to be answered about the integrity of our election system. In Montana, one group is taking steps forward in closely observing our election process and in training volunteers across the […]
DIL Rapid Response on the Ground as Stillwater Layoffs Commence
Sarah Swanson, Commissioner of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DIL) joined the program live from Columbus as the department deployed a rapid response team to assist the miners and their families who are losing their jobs. Sibayne-Stillwater announced […]