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Shande Wiest
American Heart Association Announces Montana’s Fit-Friendliest Companies [AUDIO]
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The American Heart Association has recognized five Montana-based companies as part of its 2011 Fit-Friendly Companies program.
Two Confirmed Influenza Cases In Montana [AUDIO]
The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services has confirmed two cases of influenza in Gallatin County. Flu season typically lasts until May and will sicken as many as 200,000 Montanans during a severe season.
Tester Says Full Transparency Is Necessary To Earn Trust News
Senator Jon Tester is calling on Congress to embrace major steps toward full transparency, saying the government must be “totally clean” to earn the public’s trust.
Baucus Will Continue To Fight To Extend Payroll Tax Cuts
Senator Max Baucus has pledged to continue fighting to extend the payroll tax cut for Montana workers after an initial vote to extend the cut failed in the Senate on Thursday. Experts Say the Tax Cut Put $300 Million Back in the Hands of 600,000 Montana workers in 2011 and failure to extend Will Cut the GDP by 1.5 Percent
San Francisco Defeats Montana 65-62
Rashad Green scored 18 points and Angelo Caloiaro added 15 to lead San Francisco to a 65-62 victory against Montana on Thursday night.
Helena Capital’s Kidder honored by Gatorade
Helena Capital senior Caleb Kidder is Montana's Gatorade football player of the year.
Signal Peak Coal Mine Near Roundup Evacuated
Dozens of miners have been evacuated from Signal Peak's coal mine south of Roundup after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected.
Rehberg Defends Family Farms From Labor Department [AUDIO]
Congressman Denny Rehberg formally submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing proposed regulations that would undermine the ability of farmers and ranchers to hire young people. While the fair labor standards act already prevents young workers from doing some tasks, the labor department has proposed significant changes that will severely impact the type of work young people are allowed to do on farms and ranches.
Air Miles Needed For Make A Wish Foundation [AUDIO]
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Montana needs busy travelers to donate their air miles to its Wishes in Flight program this holiday season.
Economists Urge President To Create New Protected Areas [AUDIO]
More than 100 economists and academics in related fields from across the country wrote a letter to President Obama, yesterday, urging him to create jobs and support businesses across the nation.