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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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With Montana Association of Counties President and Fergus County Commissioner Ross Butcher

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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 […]

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