A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.
An effort sponsored by the Montana Farmers Union aims to help rural residents to prepare for 911 calls that can have wait times of more than an hour. A shrinking number of rural EMS providers are often run by small staff.