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Making Ends Meet
This occasional series of news reporting, call-in programs, and town hall
meetings explores Montanans' ability to make ends meet.
Audio Archives
YPR News Audio Archive
YPR maintains an archive of News Director Jackie Yamanaka's and YPR reporter
Kay Erickson's recent stories. They are available for on-demand streaming
using the Windows
Media format.
 MSU-B: Back to School
aired August 19, 2008
The new academic year is beginning for Montana's colleges and universities. Faculty and staff at Montana State University-Billings kicked off the new year with the back to school conference, held this year at the new College of Technology Health Sciences building. Kay Erickson was there for the opening session.
Obama's Montana Strategy
aired August 12, 2008
Officials with Democrat Barack Obama's presidential campaign predict it
will be their strong volunteer effort that will lead to victory in November.
They held a telephone conference call with reporters to talk about their
strategy to win Montana. But Republican John McCain's campaign says they're
not giving Montana to the Democrats. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Crow Coal-to-Liquid Fuel Project
aired August 11, 2008
Crow Tribal Chairman Carl Venne says he looks forward to the day when
his southeastern Montana reservation is prosperous. He says the new coal-to-liquid
fuels plant in the works is just the beginning of a move to tap into the
vast natural resources beneath the reservation. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Defend Your Space
aired August 6, 2008
The wildfire season is underway, but fire officials say it's not too late for property owners to take the initiative to make their home and property more defensible in the event of a wildfire. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Interagency Dispatch - Audio Postcard
aired August 5, 2008
During the wildfire season, the Billings Interagency Dispatch Center becomes command central for firefighting efforts in our region. The center is located just east of Billings Logan International Airport. Jackie Yamanaka visited the Dispatch Center with Larry Elder, a Fire Specialist with the Burea of Land Management.
 David
Sirota
aired August 4
Author and former Montana resident David Sirota says
Monana is a bellweather for the uprising that's currently sweeping the
country. He says there are lessons to be learned from the 2007 Montana
Legislature—specifically
over taxes. Sirota will wrap up a nationwide book tour in Montana this
week. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
David Sirota's website: http://www.davidsirota.com/
David Sirota Supplemental Audio
David
Sirota's definition of an uprising, using taxes as an example.
Sirota
talks about the tax issue in Montana during the 2007 Montana Legislature and the strategy progressives used in the tax debate.
Sirota's
analysis of Montana's 2008 primary election. Two unorthodox
candidates emerged victorious in their respective races for the U-S Senate
and the U-S House. Butte lawyer Bob Kelleher became the Republican's
nominee for the U-S Senate despite running in the past as a Democrat
and as a Green Party candidate.
David Sirota Book Tour Schedule
- Monday, August 4, 7pm: Country Bookshelf, 28 W. Main, Bozeman
- Tuesday, August 5, 7pm: Helena Public Library, 120 S. Last Chance
Gulch
- Thursday, August 7, 5:30pm: Western Progress, 526 E. Front St., Missoula
John Driscoll on Coal
aired July 28, 2008
Democratic U.S. House candidate John Driscoll
says his goal during the Democratic Party's platform convention
was to challenge participants to move beyond their comfort
zone and listen to all ideas. He apparently pushed them with
his remarks on coal—Driscoll told attendees who were meeting in southeastern
Montana's coal country he would do everything he could to bring a halt
to burning coal for electricity. But as he told Jackie Yamanaka during
a campaign stop in Billings, he's not against coal—he just wants
changes.
John Driscoll's website: http://web.mac.com/johndriscoll37
Rehberg on Cuba
aired July 24, 2008
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg has changed his position on the United States' economic and travel sanctions on Cuba. Rehberg and the Montana Democratic Party agree on that. Where they disagree is why. State party chairman Dennis McDonald charges it's because of campaign contributions. A spokesman for Rehberg calls that a lie. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Rehberg Visits Iraq
aired July 23, 2008
Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg says he saw progress during his most recent visit to Iraq. Rehberg's comments came during a telephone conference call with Montana reporters. Jackie Yamanaka reports. Obama in Montana/General Election
aired July 21, 2008
The chief of staff for Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama says the campaign considers Montana to be a battleground state. Jim Messina made the comment today during a telephone conference call. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Supreme Court Race Appearances
aired July 14, 2008
A candidate for Chief Justice of the Montana Supreme Court is raising questions about his opponent's view of judicial elections and responsibilities. Helena attorney Ron Waterman spoke recently before the County Attorneys'sociation meeting. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Max Baucus / Medicare Bill
aired July 10, 2008
Senator Max Baucus says rural states like Montana will benefit from the bill that stops a scheduled cut in Medicare payments to doctors. After a stalemate, the bill passed the Senate Wednesday afternoon. As Jackie Yamanaka reports, Baucus says the appearance by Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy was crucial in the mesaure's passage.
Affordable Housing Website
aired July 9, 2008
State housing officials launched a new website today that seeks to be a one-stop resource to link landlords with potential renters. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Montana Housing Search: http://mthousingsearch.com/
Social Serve: http://socialserve.com/
Rebuilding Together
aired July 7, 2008
The rapidly rising cost of living, as well as building materials for basic home repairs, is making home ownership expensive. Low income Billings residents are sometimes forced to choose between basic necessities and essential home repair. Rebuilding Together Yellowstone County is trying to help low income homeowners stay in their home and keep it livable. Kay Erickson has more as part of our Making Ends Meet series.
Fugitive Roundup
aired July 1, 2008
Law enforcement officials nabbed 79 fugitives
across Montana during a coordinated effort for one week last month.
Dubbed Operation FALCON, the U.S. Marshals Service pooled resources
with state and local law enforcement officials to arrest fugitives—primarily
violent offenders, gang members, and sex offenders. The U.S. Marshals
released results this week. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Healthy Kids Ballot Measure
aired June 26, 2008
Supporters of a ballot measure to expand health insurance coverage for Montana children say they've gathered more than enough signatures to qualify it for the fall ballot. State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner John Morrisson was in Billings to discuss the measure. As a private citizen, he led the effort to collect petition signatures for Initiative 155. Jackie Yamanaka reports.
Montana 2008 Fire Season Projection
aired June 23, 2008
Fire officials project Montana will have a more normal wildfire season this year. Federal, state and local officials briefed Governor Brian Schweitzer at the Capitol on the upcoming wildfire season. As Jackie Yamanaka reports, officials say while the early outlook is good, conditions could change quickly.
Fire Season Information: http://dnrc.mt.gov/public_interest/fireseasoninfo.asp
Fire Preparedness: http://dnrc.mt.gov/..../areyoureadyforfireseason.asp
National Interagency Coodination Center : http://www.nifc.gov/nicc/
Horseman's Week
aired June 12, 2008
Nearly 60 horsemen and women from across the United States, Ireland and England are gathering at a White Sulphur Springs area ranch for a weeklong conclave to celebrate and gain a better understanding of the horse. The event is the brainchild of horsewoman and philanthropist Parker Collier. Jackie Yamanaka has more.
People's Law Center Grants
aired June 11, 2008
A non-profit, public interest law center has granted nearly half a million dollars to organizations across the state that help low-income adult Montanans. As Jackie Yamanaka reports for our occasional series, Making Ends Meet, the grant awards came as a surprise to many of the recipients.
Election 2008
Young Voters
aired June 2, 2008
The presidential primary season will end with Montana and South Dakota heading to the polls. A large number of young people will head to the polls for the first time. They are excited to vote, knowledgeable on the issues and are taking an active role in the election process. Kay Erickson explains.
Election 2008
Chelsea Clinton in Billings
aired May 30, 2008
Chelsea Clinton was in Billings on the campaign trail on behalf of her mother. Her first stop was before a small gathering of Native Americans in Billings. Kay Erickson has more.
Election 2008
Hillary Clinton in Montana
aired May 28, 2008
Raw
Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (WMA)
 Raw Audio: Hillary Clinton's Full Remarks (MP3)
 pictured: Sen. Clinton applauds during her rally in Billings. [photo
by Jackie Yamanaka]
Senator Hillary Clinton brought her campaign back to Montana, one week
before the state's primary election. Montana and South Dakota hold the
nation's last primaries on June third. Just over a thousand people came
to MetraPark's Montana Pavilion in Billings to hear Clinton. Jackie Yamanaka
reports.
Peace Corps - Montana
aired May 26, 2008
Montana State university and the University of Montana are among the top 25 medium-sized institutions that turn out Peace Corps volunteers. Peace Corps Director Ron Tschetter is coming to Bozeman and Missoula this week to recognize the two campuses. And as Jackie Yamanaka reports, he's also on a recruiting mission...including those who are 50 and older.
Small
Mail Plane Crash
aired May 23, 2008
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety
Board are investigating a fatal, early-morning plane crash into a construction
materials building in the Billings Heights. Kay Erickson reports.
Election 2008
Sen. Barack Obama in Montana: Raw Audio—May 19, 2008
 pictured: Sen. Obama
waves to the crowd at Crow Agency. Crow Tribal Chairman Carl Venne is
at the podium. [photo by Jackie Yamanaka]
The
following on-demand audio files represent the unedited, complete remarks
of Senator Barack Obama (D, IL), both at Billings West High School (BWHS)
and at Crow Agency. Montana's
primary election is Tuesday, June 3.
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: General Remarks (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at BWHS: Q & A (MP3)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (WMA)
Sen.
Obama at Crow Agency (MP3)
Obama Visits Billings and Crow
aired May 19, 2008
Democrat Barack Obama brought his Presidential campaign to Billings, the Crow Reservation and Bozeman on Monday. His visit comes as the presidential primary elections are wrapping up. In about two weeks Montana will hold one of the nation's last two primaries. Jackie Yamanaka reports. National Guard - PTSD Meetings
aired May 13, 2008
The Montana National Guard will hold 20 public meetings around the state to discuss Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). As Jackie Yamanaka reports, the meetings are to help returning and deploying soldiers and their families understand PTSD and help those who need support.
Montana National Guard PTSD Meeting Schedule (.pdf file)
Montana National Guard's PTSD Strategy
Medical Reserve Corps
aired May 12, 2008
A medical emergency can stress even the most equipped and prepared community's readiness plan. Yellowstone County Health Department is working to have a plan and the volunteers in place to respond to large scale emergencies and protect the health of Montana's largest urban community. Kay Erickson explains.
Yellowstone Medical Reserve Corps: http://youcanvolunteer.org/
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