Podcasts about governor gianforte

During this week's edition of the Sportsmen's Voice Roundup, Fred is joined by CSF's Bob Matthews to discuss the bipartisan support for legislative efforts to introduce hunter education in schools in Michigan and Illinois and the potential impact these bills have on youth engagement in hunting and outdoor activities. Bob highlights the collaboration between the Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Education in Michigan, as well as the challenges and prospects for similar legislation in Illinois. Then, Fred covers all the other news fit to print on conservation and hunting legislation around the country, including the appointment of Governor Gianforte as Chair of the Governors Sportsmen's Caucus, Maryland's misguided proposed lead ammunition phase-out, updates the Georgia Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, the reintroduction of the Disaster Reforestation Act, and initiatives from the Hawaii Legislative Outdoor Heritage Caucus.    Takeaways Hunter Education In Schools: Hunter education in schools can expand the base of hunters, by providing an elective experience targeted towards teens who have not come from a hunting household that can get them outdoors. Even when ultimately unsuccessful, this kind of legislation introduced now can gain momentum for future sessions. Get To Know The New Chair For The GSC: Governor Gianforte has a strong track record in conservation even before his term as Governor, when he served as a member of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus,  Misguided Lead Bans Stand To Hurt Hunting: Incentive-based programs for non-lead ammunition should be encouraged in Maryland, rather than an outright ban. The financial impact of hunting and fishing on conservation funding is significant.   Get the FREE Sportsmen's Voice e-publication in your inbox every Monday: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/newsletter Sign up for FREE legislative tracking through CSF's Tracking the Capitols tool: www.congressionalsportsmen.org/tracking-the-capitols/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Governor Gianforte and the First Lady joined us for the first 20 minutes and then we had Global Hot Spots with Doctors Kia and Mayer.

Governor Gianforte took calls for the first few segments. Then Bob Seidenschwarz invited Yair Moses to share his story. Then Dr. Barkey answered questions about the economy for the rest of the show.

The state’s 25th Governor discussed the dynamics behind his approach to property tax relief in the last session, which is one of the 2024 campaign issues. Another campaign issue this year is the White House’s open border policy. Governor Gianforte […] The post Governor Gianforte on Property Taxes, Open Borders, and More 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.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte talked about property taxes and disaster relief. Then our friend and resident CPA Walt Kero answered tax questions.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte visited our studio and took calls for 30 minutes. Then Dr. John Lott from the Crime Prevention Research Center joined us for the rest of the show.

Governor Greg Gianforte joined us for 30 minutes to discuss fires around the state and to answer calls. Walt Kero is our resident CPA and he answered tax questions.

Governor Greg Gianforte made a visit to Havre on Wednesday morning, where he spoke to the public at Beaver Creek Perk about upcoming grant funding for the city of Havre. New Media Broadcaster's Kyle Leeds spoke with the Governor.

Governor Greg Gianforte stopped in with news updates on St Mary‘s, the fire season, property taxes, and an update  from his recent Economic Summit, where Berkshire-Hathaway announced a major energy investment they are making along the Hi-Line. The post Governor Gianforte Stops By with News Updates first appeared on Voices of Montana.

From 1995 to 2020, Ryan Busse worked in the gun industry as the vice president of sales for Kimber America. This sparked his 2021 book, Gunfight: My Battle Against the Industry that Radicalized America, and a period in his life when he began to question his political beliefs. His sons were 2 of the 16 plaintiffs in Held v. Montana, a landmark climate lawsuit fought against the state government that alleged state agencies have implemented policy in violation of the right to a "clean and healthful environment," which was ratified into the 1972 Montana State Constitution. A state court sided with the plaintiffs and struck down two state laws preventing agencies from considering the climate impacts of proposed projects.  Busse announced his candidacy for governor against incumbent republican, Greg Gianforte in 2023 and tapped Raph Graybill as his running mate for lieutenant governor. Graybill is a lawyer based in Helena and has argued 12 lawsuits against the Gianforte administration. He's won cases related to abortion and mail ballot access. He was former Democratic governor Steve Bullock's chief legal counsel and ran for Attorney General in 2020. During his time with the Bullock administration, Raph worked at the Department of Military Affairs chairing the Montana State Emergency Response Commission. We have reached out to Governor Gianforte for an interview and are waiting for a response Ezra --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/newsnerds/message

The first few segments were open phones and then Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined us for a half hour. Susie Hedalen called in after that to talk about her race for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Then we spoke with folks from Community Medical Center about wound care.

Governor Gianforte joined us in studio for the first 30 minutes and took calls from listeners. Then we spoke about Sexual Assault Action Month with Erin and Annelise.

In this inspiring episode of "American Potential," host Jeff Crank is joined by Montana's Governor Greg Gianforte, who shares his journey from tech entrepreneur to the state's highest office, focusing on economic growth, education reform, and housing affordability. Gianforte details his successful initiatives, including significant tax reforms that not only eliminated the state's debt but also fostered a business-friendly environment, leading to job creation and innovation across Montana. His approach to education, emphasizing parental choice and innovative solutions like educational savings accounts and charter schools, showcases a commitment to ensuring that every child can achieve their full potential.   The governor also discusses his strategic efforts to address housing affordability through free-market solutions, effectively increasing supply and reducing regulatory burdens. This bipartisan initiative has led to tangible results, including increased vacancy rates and reduced rental costs in major cities. Gianforte's fiscal discipline, coupled with investments in essential infrastructure and paying off state debt, positions Montana as a model for responsible governance and economic prosperity.   Throughout the episode, listeners are treated to a masterclass in leadership, with Gianforte's clear vision for Montana's future. His dedication to reducing government red tape, empowering entrepreneurs, and focusing on the welfare of Montanans is a testament to what can be achieved when government works to enhance freedom and opportunity. As states across America look for pathways to growth, Montana under Gianforte's guidance offers a compelling blueprint for success.   Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com   Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/   X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

Our friend and resident CPA Walt Kero answered tax questions from callers. We spent 30 minutes with Governor Gianforte toward the end of the first hour.

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host, Downrigger Dale has a conversation with Montana Governor, Greg Gianforte. Rigger and the Governor get into all kinds of topics about Montana's great outdoors. Things like: What is the overall outlook for Montana's Outdoors for 2024? What About Montana's outdoor economy, which is a huge part of our overall economy, will it keep growing? Can Montana's population continue to grow without ruining the things that has made it the best place in the world to live? You can get the Governor's answers to those and many other questions by listening to this week's Podcast! A few other very interesting tidbits about Montana's outdoor economy that Governor Gianforte brought up during his conversation with Rigger; Do you know how fast Montana's Outdoor Economy grew in one year? How many people are employed in jobs directly connected to Montana's outdoor economy? Spoiler Alert! If all those folks lived in the same town, they would become the 7th largest city in the State! There is a TON of important information in this podcast for sure and even a great recipe for duck from the Governor! So, listen now!If you would like to learn more about Montana's outdoor economy, click here for an interesting report from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. You can also click here to get another interesting report about Montana's outdoor economy from the University of Montana. Rigger and the Governor also talked about the Black Butte Copper Mine and the gold mine near Emigrant Montana that was opposed by the community. Click here to get more information about Black Butte Copper Mine and the Community support. To read an article about the ban on mining near Emigrant click here. If you have a question for Governor Gianforte, click here to send him an email. Downrigger Dale would love to hear your thoughts about this podcast or your ideas for future podcast topics! Click here to email Downrigger Dale.Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

In this episode of 'American Potential' with host Jeff Crank, we explore the groundbreaking housing reforms in Montana through an in-depth conversation with Adam Hertz, a key member of the state's housing task force. This episode sheds light on how Montana, under the leadership of Governor Gianforte, tackled its acute housing shortage with a series of innovative, market-driven reforms.  Adam Hertz, with his background in real estate and public service, delves into the challenges of housing affordability and availability in Montana, and how a diverse, bipartisan task force catalyzed significant legislative changes. From legalizing duplexes and accessory dwelling units to overhauling subdivision laws, the episode highlights Montana's journey to creating more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable housing options.  Tune in to discover how Montana's approach could serve as a model for other states grappling with similar housing crises. Check out American Potential here: https://americanpotential.com Check out our Spanish episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8wSZydeKZ6uOuFlT_1QQ53L7l6AmC83c Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPotentialPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanpotentialpodcast/ X: https://twitter.com/AMPotentialPod

This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Ed Hebbe, Communications Director of the Montana Trappers Association about Federal Judge Donald Molloy's order to shorten Montana's wolf trapping season. One of the main reasons for his decision was because wolf trapping could harm or kill grizzly bears. Do wolf traps really present a danger to grizzly bears? Be sure to listen and find out! Rigger asked that question and many others to Mr. Hebbe and his answers may just surprise you! One very interesting thing that Ed talks about is, just how many traps have caught grizzly bears in the last ten years. You really have to listen to his answers. Another thing Rigger asked Ed was aren't grizzly bears hibernating right now anyway? Or how about this question; could this decision cause other seasons to be changed or maybe even eliminated? If you hunt, fish or even hike in Montana you really need to hear the answer to that question. In fact, if you use certain roads or float certain rivers you better listen as well! Did someone just open a box that has a name that starts with P?There are quite a few folks, organizations and even Montana's Governor that are deeply concerned and yes, even a bit hot under the collar! After listen to this podcast you can get more information about this controversial ruling by clicking here and reading Governor Gianforte's press release about the ruling. You can also click here to see links to other news stories about Judge Molloy's order. You can get more information about the Montana Trappers Association by clicking here. If you would like to ask Ed Hebbe questions about this, you can click here to email him. Do you have thoughts or questions about this podcast, or do you have an idea for a podcast topic? Just click here to email Downrigger Dale.Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

Governor Gianforte was in studio and answered questions from callers. Then Susie Hedalen joined us. She is running for OPI. Then we spoke with Missoula County Attorney Kirsten Pabst and Martha Brooks from Fight Crime Invest in Kids.

Rob Natelson is a Senior Fellow in Constitutional Jurisprudence at the Independence Institute in Denver, Colorado. We spent the last 30 minutes with Governor Gianforte and Director Clark discussing their most recent visit to Taiwan.

Are You Bear Aware? Bears are Getting Ready for Hibernation Right Now! Be Ready!! What Should You do if You Surprise a Bear? What Should You do if You Are in a Physical Confrontation with a Bear?This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with Danielle Oyler, Wildlife Stewardship Outreach Specialist from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. One of Danielle's many specialties is teaching the public all about living with wildlife, and particularly with bears. She knows a TON about bears and how they behave. Grizzly Bear populations have grown A LOT across Montana. In fact, Grizzly Bears can now be found from across Western Montana to as far east as Billings.It is perfect timing having Danielle on the Montana Outdoor Podcast as Governor Gianforte recently announced that September is Bear Aware Month in Montana. To Celebrate the FWP is holding events across Montana. Be sure and attend an event near you and bring the whole family. You will have a great time and you will learn a lot of things that could just save your life if you have an encounter with a bear.Listen now and you will learn about where the events are being held, prizes you can win, like free bear spray, as well as all kinds of life saving information. You will also learn how to make your home and property less attractive to bears, plus a whole lot more. You can click here to learn all about Bear Aware Month and when and where the events are happening around Montana! That link also has a link to lots of videos about bears in Montana. You can also click here to watch a video of this week's podcast guest, Danielle Oyler talking about how to identify signs of bear activity.  If you have any questions for Danielle about bears and Bear Aware Month, just click here to send her an email. Remember to tune in to our live radio show, The Montana Outdoor Radio Show, every Saturday morning from 6:00AM to 8:00AM. The show airs on 30 radio stations all across the State of Montana. You can get a list of our affiliated radio stations on our website. You can also listen to recordings of past shows, get fishing and and hunting information and much more at that website or on our Facebook page. You can also watch our radio show there as well.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a bill on Wednesday banning TikTok in the state, making it the first state in the United States to ban the social media app completely and drawing wide outrage from industry experts and civil rights groups.Montana legislators passed a bill last month banning TikTok on all personal devices, prohibiting it from operating within the state and barring app stores from offering the app for download.The measure is the most sweeping one compared with other states' attempts to curtail TikTok.Montana's ban on TikTok has been a topic of heated discussion, as it is likely to be challenged in courts for violating free speech rights and the difficulty — or even impossibility — of enforcing it.Since its introduction, the bill has drawn outrage from industry experts and civil rights groups who have called on Gianforte to veto the bill. Despite the pushback, the governor signed the bill into law and said it was "to protect Montanans' personal and private data" in a Twitter post.His post received many comments, most of which question the enforceability and the real motive behind the measure. Quite a number of users sarcastically wished the governor "good luck", as they see major hurdles ahead."Good luck with that. I don't need or want your 'protection'," Twitter user ImpossibleK wrote.Responding to the governor's tweet, another user Blythe Woolston said, "Certain to be challenged as an infringement of free speech and practically unenforceable in any case."The ban goes into effect in January 2024. It does not specify how the state would enforce or monitor it. Some said people can easily circumvent the ban by using a VPN, or virtual private network.Defending users' rightsIn a statement, TikTok said it would push to defend the rights of users in Montana."Governor Gianforte has signed a bill that infringes on the First Amendment rights of the people of Montana by unlawfully banning TikTok, a platform that empowers hundreds of thousands of people across the state," the company said in a statement."We want to reassure Montanans that they can continue using Tik-Tok to express themselves, earn a living, and find community as we continue working to defend the rights of our users inside and outside of Montana."The popular social media app now has 150 million monthly active users in the US. It has been under increased scrutiny over "national security "issues because its parent company ByteDance is based in Beijing.The administration of former president Donald Trump tried to ban TikTok in 2020, but the attempts were blocked in court due in part to free speech concerns.US President Joe Biden's administration initially shelved those plans, but has more recently threatened to ban the app if the company's Chinese owners do not sell their stakes.Wednesday's ban has renewed pushback from industry and rights groups. NetChoice, a technology trade group that includes TikTok as a member, called the Montana bill unconstitutional."The government may not block our ability to access constitutionally protected speech — whether it is in a newspaper, on a website or via an app. In implementing this law, Montana ignores the US Constitution, due process and free speech by denying access to a website and apps their citizens want to use," said Carl Szabo, NetChoice's general counsel.The American Civil Liberties Union said in a statement, "With this ban, Governor Gianforte and the Montana legislature have trampled on the free speech of hundreds of thousands of Montanans who use the app to express themselves, gather information, and run their small business in the name of anti-Chinese sentiment."Banning英/ˈbænɪŋ/ 美/ˈbænɪŋ/n.禁止；禁令Speech英/spiːtʃ/ 美/spiːtʃ/n.演说，发言

After a few week break we're back with some turkey hunting and fishing stories. A little news concerning SB 442 in Montana where Governor Gianforte vetoed a popular bill concerning the marijuana tax revenue that was supposed to go to Habitat Montana. Some news concerning new gun laws in Washington, an update on Colorado's supreme court case that could affect stream access and a new paper that claims wild burros and mountain lions are great for desert ecosystem but has been met with a lot of skepticism from biologists. For the deeper dive we discuss various non-native wildlife species, are they good? bad? neutral? Join Fresh Tracks+ For Early Access - https://www.freshtracks.tv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two school choice bills that would expand public education opportunities through Community Choice and Public Charter schools have been approved by the Montana legislature and likely to be signed Governor Gianforte in the near future. Henry Kriegel, Legislative Director for […]

Governor Gianforte held a bill signing at the capital Tuesday, on National Lineman Appreciation Day, to enact a law requiring motorists to pull over and give utility workers room as they operate along the roadways. We'll be joined by a […]

We're diving into the potential TikTok ban in the US and the latest ruling in Montana. In this episode, we explore the legal, social, and economic implications of the ban, and what it means for TikTok users and brands. From national security concerns to the app's impact on pop culture and content creator marketing, TikTok has made headlines for the last 3 years. The app has been adopted by over 150 million US users, but has faced scrutiny about its ties with Chinese government and concerns on the collection and sharing of American data in an increasingly tense geopolitical climate.In April 2023, Montana because the first American state to proceed with a bill that would ban TikTok in the state, which if endorsed by Governor Gianforte, would wipe the app from Montana users phones by January 1, 2024.What is the real impact of a ban of an app like TikTok? Will it actually be removed from US app stores and cut off from users? If so, what are the implications for users, brands, creators and other apps? How will marketing teams view the viability of social media - and how should they?Lots to cover in this episode. Let's get into it. To connect with Hillary, click here. Read more about Digital HQ here.For more episodes, go to SOCIALCOMPLEXPOD.COMProduced by You Lucky Dog Productions.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte spent the first 15 minutes with us talking about the budget and taking calls. Bob Seidenschwarz from the Montana World Affairs Council and Jason Yager talked about Photonics.

County Attorney Kirsten Pabst provided her crime report at the beginning of the show and then Governor Greg Gianforte joined us for 20 minutes. We finished the show with open phones.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined us the for the first 15 minutes and then Supreme Court Candidate Jim Brown joined us.

National security expert Michael Allen talked about cyberattacks. Montana Governor Greg Gianforte answered several calls from listeners.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte spent the first 15 minutes of the show with us and then congressional candidate Mary Todd was on the rest of the show.

Grandma's black eye. Courtesy of the Gianforte Administration and the MT State Legislature. SHOW NOTES: Music by: Intro = Hybrid Trailer Epic, by Alex MakeMusic Outro = Inspiration, by Tim Taj Both music selections are royalty free on Pixabay Links: https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/townnews/politics/montana-state-hospital-gets-an-extension-to-fix-problems-tied-to-deaths/article_0cbcd1f5-8141-5e49-abbc-77ef97d44b0a.html https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2022-03-14/the-state-hospital-has-more-time-to-try-to-save-its-medicare-funding DISCLAIMER: These podcasts are in no way endorsed by the media contained within, no are they intended to undermine or compete with any existing or forthcoming material. Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 - allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, new reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute, that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. No copyright infringement is intended. All audio clips used in this podcast are not intended to infringe.  

Emma hosts David Wessel, senior fellow in Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, to discuss his recent book Only the Rich Can Play: How Washington Works in the New Gilded Age., and how bipartisan legislation on Opportunity Zones has created a tax haven for the ultra-wealthy under the guise of investing in low-income communities. They begin by covering what Opportunity Zones are, and how they work, looking at tech mogul Sean Parker's ingenious idea to promote investment in low-income neighborhoods to combat geographic inequality by giving massive tax cuts on capital gains as a reward, and how it made its way into Trump's 2017 tax cuts, with help from Tim Scott and Cory Booker. After exploring the actual tax breaks and tax deferrals in the policy, they dive into the actual impact of the legislation, exploring how investment opportunities for the wealthy, unsurprisingly, has resulted in a focus on making capital gains on your capital gains rather than actually putting the tax break back into low-income communities. Next, David Wessel walks through concrete examples, looking at the massive investments in “Opportunity Zones” that include a Ritz Carlton condo complex and hotel in Portland, and a Goldman Sachs-backed complex in Baltimore, and the effective impact of federally-backed gentrification that the policy has created. This brings him and Emma to the real estate industry and its focus on the exploitation of legislation, exploring the Mandalay Bay Opportunity Zone convention that saw wealthy investors come together and explore their new opportunities for tax avoidance, before they wrap up the interview by looking at the future of Opportunity Zones, including the billions of tax dollars it will lose in the coming decade, and whether or not it will meet any practical pushback. Emma also covers the nation waiting on SCOTUS' upcoming decision on Mississippi's abortion ban, the horrifying ramifications it could lead to, and Fox's anticipatory threats ahead of the conservative Court's vote. And in the Fun Half: Brandon and Matt join Emma to take on the role of musicals in this cultural moment, cover Brian Kilmeade continuing the whitewashing of the 80s with a discussion of the “overhyped” reaction to the AIDS epidemic, and BJ from Montana calls in on Governor Gianforte leaving Montana residents in ashes. They also cover puritan influencer Eric Metaxas' impure experience with COVID, Greenwald's poor pattern recognition as he goes after a Brazilian Petroleum Workers Union for their “privilege” in understanding the inefficiencies and exploitation in the philanthropy model, and Matt and Matt rant on cryptocurrency's scams, plus your calls and IMs! Purchase tickets for the live show in Boston on January 16th HERE! https://thewilbur.com/artist/majority-report/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here. Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ (Merch issues and concerns can be addressed here: majorityreportstore@mirrorimage.com) You can now watch the livestream on Twitch Support the St. Vincent Nurses today as they continue to strike for a fair contract! https://action.massnurses.org/we-stand-with-st-vincents-nurses/ Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Subscribe to AM Quickie writer Corey Pein's podcast News from Nowhere, at https://www.patreon.com/newsfromnowhere Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! Subscribe to Matt's other show Literary Hangover on Patreon! Check out The Letterhack's upcoming Kickstarter project for his new graphic novel! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/milagrocomic/milagro-heroe-de-las-calles Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel! Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! Check out The Nomiki Show live at 3 pm ET on YouTube at patreon.com/thenomikishow Check out Jamie's podcast, The Antifada, at patreon.com/theantifada, on iTunes, or at twitch.tv/theantifada (streaming every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday at 7pm ET!) Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Paul Prescod's campaign for State Senate in Pennsylvania here!

Chair of the Montana Democratic Party Robyn Driscoll, Montana GOP Chairman Don K, and Governor Greg Gianforte joined us today. They discussed redistricting, inflation, and infrastructure.

Montana Governor Greg Gianforte joined us the first 15 minutes of the show and then we had open phones the rest of the time. We discussed vaccine mandates and much more.

All three of our Missoula County Commissioners and Emily Brock joined us. They talked about development districts and economic development. Governor Gianforte talked about COVID-19 and going back to work.

On this episode, Jason talks about the debt ceiling and why he thinks it is "an important national conversation". He says the only solution to out-of-control spending by the government is a balanced budget amendment. Then Jason brings on the stupid with some restaurants reporting issues with workers who haven't had to serve orders on trays before. Later, Jason is joined by Montana Governor Greg Gianforte. Governor Gianforte discusses his business background, his transition into politics, and dealing with the recent wildfires impacting his state. Keep up with Jason on Twitter: @jasoninthehouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana's Governor, Greg Gianforte, reported on the fire near Polson, overall forest health, and even the idea of mandating masks in schools again, which he is against.

Our resident CPA Walt Kero answered tax questions from callers. Governor Greg Gianforte also talked about taxes and expressed his concerns for all the fires in Montana.

Michael, Joe, and Mya from Angels Do Fly West joined us during the first 30 minutes. Governor Greg Gianforte spent the next 15 minutes with us and we hade open phones for the last 45 minutes of the show.

Chair of the Montana Democratic Party Robyn Driscoll, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, and President of Conservatives for Responsible Stewardship Dave Jenkins joined us at three separate times.

Kendall Cotton, the Frontier Institute president and CEO, joined me to talk about some major free-market healthcare reforms that Governor Gianforte signed in Montana this legislative session. Cotton also gives a brief history of healthcare policy in the US and why government interference in healthcare has made it more expensive. Notes: • Frontier Institute: https://frontierinstitute.org/ • DPC Frontier: https://www.dpcfrontier.com/ • Senate Bill 101 (Direct Primary Care): https://legiscan.com/MT/text/SB101/id/2349873/Montana-2021-SB101-Enrolled.pdf • House Bill 43 (Telemedicine): https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB43/id/2354447/Montana-2021-HB43-Enrolled.pdf • House Bill 231 (Certificate-of-Need) https://legiscan.com/MT/text/HB231/id/2351824/Montana-2021-HB231-Amended.pdf • Senate Bill 374 (Allowing Doctors to Dispense Medication) https://legiscan.com/MT/text/SB374/id/2386587/Montana-2021-SB374-Enrolled.pdf

Well, friends, we made it. The legislative session has come to a close. All that's left to do is make one last round of phone calls to Governor Gianforte before we pack up, regroup, and continue the work in our communities. This is our final regular episode, but tune in next week for one last hurrah, where we'll talk about what things look like for us moving forward-- featuring some very, very special guests. Thanks for coming on this wild ride with us-- we'll miss ya. Take action on the bills mentioned in this episode: NO to HB112 NO to HB506, HB651, and HB530. If you've enjoyed What the Helena and want to support us in continuing this work, consider making a donation.

This special Legislative Update edition of MCVcast features a closer look at the threats to public lands, the environment and voting rights in the Montana Legislature. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown, Whitner Chase and Aaron Murphy explore the reaction to Governor Gianforte's signing of two anti-voting rights bills. Plus, how to take action as lawmakers ignore the will of voters who overwhelmingly approved public lands funding. And a new Earth Day climate challenge… and a remarkable conversation about the future of coal in America. LINKS: * CNN: Montana Democrats Sue Over Voting Access Restrictions: https://cnn.it/3asZJRj * Read Montana Democratic Party's Lawsuit re: Voter Suppression Bills: https://bit.ly/3eoTOOn * Yellowstone Public Radio: Montana Democratic Party Challenges New Election Laws: https://bit.ly/3v7XJWr * Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen's Open Letter to Montana re: “Voting Irregularities”: https://bit.ly/3grP6Sq * Sign MCV's Petition Calling on Lawmakers to Fund Public Lands: https://bit.ly/3sDl0Oy * Missoulian Editorial: Marijuana Laws Must Fulfill Intent of Voters: https://bit.ly/3eoRTcs * MCV Chair: Lawmakers: Remember Who You Work For: https://bit.ly/3n7J9LI * MCV's “We Voted” Video: https://bit.ly/2P8lDSj * MCVEF HB379 Survey: https://bit.ly/3eAAqhB * Northwestern Energy proposes $250 Million Natural Gas Plant in Laurel: https://bit.ly/3auNrYD * Associated Press: Miner's Union Backs Shift From Coal in Exchange for Jobs: https://bit.ly/3eoKwSi * UMWA's Cecil Robertson and Sen. Joe Manchin Talk Coal at National Press Club: https://bit.ly/2Qe1iMc * Interior Secretary Haaland Issues two Secretarial Orders: https://on.doi.gov/3gsIYJE * Biden Pledges to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions During Earth Day Climate Summit: https://nyti.ms/2PcYxdj * Biden Administration Cancels Oil & Gas Leases on Public Lands Through June: https://bit.ly/3eBoWuf

Forestry Professor Dr. Peter Kolb answered questions from callers for a hour and then Governor Greg Gianforte joined the show for the last 15 minutes. Governor Gianforte talked about getting his COVID-19 vaccine and vaccine distribution in the state.

On the third episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee share with listeners the new appointments from Governor Gianforte in addition to providing a recap of legislation from last week and a preview for the week of Jan 18, 2021. Lastly, listen to the second part of our interview with the Department of Livestock's Executive Officer, Mike Honeycutt, as he discusses the Designated Surveillance Area (DSA), the status of the quarantine facility, RFID tags, and the brands rerecord happening this year! To become a MSGA member, visit www.mtbeef.org.

Darrell Ehrlick, the editor of Montana's newest news organization, joins MCVcast to talk about the Daily Montanan. Whitney Tawney, Jake Brown and Aaron Murphy recap the reactions from Montana's congressional delegation to the attack on the U.S. Capitol and highlight what's missing in Governor Gianforte's proposed state budget. Plus, a comeback plan for a species missing in the Little Belt Mountains for a century. LINKS: * Public radio interview with Sen. Jon Tester by Aaron Bolton: http://bit.ly/39AnlSz * Sen. Jon Tester's fiery national op-ed about accountability in the Senate: http://bit.ly/39AnlSz * Public radio interview with Sen. Steve Daines by Kevin Trevellyan: http://bit.ly/3ipiaJz * Sen. Daines admits Antifa wasn't involved in violent pro-Trump riots on Capitol Hill: http://bit.ly/2LLXjnk * Rep. Rosendale calls violent insurrection of Capitol a “false” crisis: http://bit.ly/3oM7Q0j * MCV's reaction to Gov. Gianforte's proposed budget: http://bit.ly/2LxuZFu * Group proposes 800,000 acres of new wilderness in Montana: http://bit.ly/3ifLims * The Daily Montanan: https://dailymontanan.com/ * More info about the Daily Montanan: http://bit.ly/3i1OAJE * PNS story about MontanaPushback.org: http://bit.ly/3oOpMHU * Wild martens reintroduced to Little Belt Mountains: http://bit.ly/3ifrvDx

On the second episode of The Ranchers' Voice, Jay and Raylee discuss the recent agency director appointments from the recently sworn-in Governor Gianforte. We also recap the first week of the 67th Legislature, including the Governor's 2023 Biennium Budget and key bills. Lastly, listen to our interview with the Department of Livestock's Executive Officer, Mike Honeycutt, as he discusses the agency's budget and legislation impacting the Department of Livestock. To become a MSGA member, visit www.mtbeef.org.