Guest Host Bill Whitsitt talks to Scott Walter (president of Capital Research Center). The post Dark Money and Campaign Financing first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Millions of dollars in out-of-state funding is behind a controversial constitutional abortion amendment, CI-128, that Montana voters will find on their November ballots Some groups in opposition are concerned the consequences of loose or undefined language in the amendment could […] The post Big Sky Bishops Warn of Misleading Abortion Initiative first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Behavioral Health Report Guides New Funding for Mental Wellness first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Building Montana Live first appeared on Voices of 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 […] The post Taking Action Against Hunger in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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. The post Settlement Funds Youth Crime Victim Center, w/ AG Austin Knudsen first appeared on Voices of 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 […] The post Education Freedom Marching On in Montana first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Engaging the entire community in improving mental heath 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 […] The post Mental Health Awareness on the Stage and on the Move first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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

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 […] The post Rem. Fire & Season, Record State Oil Lease, w/ Gov. Gianforte first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Palladium Prices Prompt Sibanye Stillwater Layoffs first appeared on Voices of Montana.

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 […] The post Revenue Director Beatty Discusses Property Tax Report first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Roads and bridges. That’s what makes up a great deal of the transportation system we see, but as they say, that’s just the tip of the — snowplow. Will autonomous driving vehicles be coming to a highway near you?  What […] The post Transportation Anyone? first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Bill Thomas is the co-founder and CEO of  the 9/11 Honor and Serve Foundation, based in Bigfork. Click on the podcast to hear the story of how a group of Montanans came together a decade ago for a special memorial […] The post Montana Remembrance: Benghazi, 9/11 first appeared on Voices of Montana.

With Montana Association of Counties President and Fergus County Commissioner Ross Butcher The post MACo’s Take on Property Tax Recommendations first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Fall marks the dawning of new academic school years – along with new opportunities, dreams, and challenges. Education is important to Americans and vitally important to our prosperity. Education is also community — often the very center of our communities. Today we […] The post UM on Track, with University of Montana President Seth Bodnar first appeared on Voices of Montana.

MT US Senate candidate Tim Sheehy along with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton join Vaughn Zenko in studio, on the campaign trail. The post The Race for the MT US Senate with Tim Sheehy and Tom Cotton first appeared on Voices of Montana.

with Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen Guest Host Vaughn Zenko The post Back to School first appeared on Voices of Montana.

The first half of the show has the Montana League of Cities and Towns, and in the second half the Montana Nonprofit Association.   With Guest Host Vaughn Zenko The post It’s all about Nonprofits! first appeared on Voices of Montana.

Big Sky football and Texas v Montana in Billings The post 2024 Football Season Kicks Off first appeared on Voices of Montana.