We talked energy policy, fire season, and more. Plus, the Governor gave us some very interesting numbers when it comes to expanding apprenticeships opportunities and trades jobs here in Montana.
Full chat with Director General Daniel Chen. Why is so important that we stand with our friends in Taiwan? The Taiwan people and government are our friends. They're also strong ag trading partners with Montana. And, they're a people that stand for freedom in the face of tyranny.
Congressman Rosendale: "If the Chinese Communist Party has a problem with that, there's a Latin term that we use around here quite often, 'pound sand."
From abortion rights to apple trees, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte fielded a number of topics during his monthly phone visit to the KGVO Talk Back show on Tuesday.
By the way, the above photo was shared with us by a proud Montana Army National Guard mom from the Bozeman area. Andrea says her son was in the Blackhawk helicopter helping to rescue stranded flood victims in the Red Lodge area.
From vaccine mandates on Montana National Guard personnel, to wildfires and timber, baby formula shortages, the Governor's 56 county tour, and more - we covered a lot of ground with Governor Greg Gianforte (R-MT).
For some reason the intrepid capitol press corps missed the news that the guy who was most recently the Vice President of the United States prior to Kamala Harris would be making an appearance at the capitol.
One of our radio listeners, Steve in Billings, raised a good question earlier in the week. Given the astronomical gas prices facing Montanans, why not suspend gas taxes? That would save, what, close to 30 cents a gallon?