Daines discusses re-opening Montana’s economy in virtual town hall
Sen. Steve Daines R-Mont., held a virtual town hall Friday to provide and update on the COVID-19 pandemic and what he’s been doing to combat it, as well as hear from the public. “I want to hear your opinions and get your voices on these issues that are important during this pandemic and also to help you get answers about protecting your health, your safety, your finances, not just for yourself, but for your family, your friends, your loved ones,” Daines said. Daines started with the latest death due to COVID-19 in Montana. The ninth and 10th COVID-19 deaths were
Daines Announces $3.5 Million for Montana Law Enforcement Due to COVID-19
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that $3,457,033 will be directed to the Montana Board of Crime Control and $47,182 to Lewis and Clark County to help law enforcement respond to a potential increase of crime that may occur following the Coronavirus outbreak. “This funding will play a critical role to ensure our law enforcement on the front lines have the resources they need to protect our communities during the coronavirus outbreak,” Daines said. This funding comes from the Department of Justice to ensure law enforcement across the country are prepared for any criminal activity that may occur following
Daines: Montana Meets Requirements to Begin Safely Reopening Economy
BOZEMAN – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Wake Up Montana Weekend live Saturday morning after being named to President Trump’s bipartisan task force on safely reopening America. The senator tweeted out that he was honored to be selected by President Trump to serve on the historic task force to safely reopen America. Daines expressed that Montana has met the federal requirements to beginning phase one of safely reopening the economy, and that he looks forward to bringing the voice of Montana’s small business owners, workers, and families to the President’s task force.
Daines announces $3.5 million for Montana law enforcement due to COVID-19
Montana U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced Saturday that nearly $3.5 million will be directed to the Montana Board of Crime Control. “This funding will play a critical role to ensure our law enforcement on the front lines have the resources they need to protect our communities during the coronavirus outbreak,” Daines said in press release. The Department of Justice is providing the funding to ensure law enforcement across the country is prepared for any criminal activity that may occur following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Early rush for small business relief lowered demand in Montana as funds ran out
There are Montana businesses socked by the pandemic who are waiting on help from the now-exhausted Paycheck Protection Program, but the demand is thinning after a crush of early borrowing. There’s a need for more than $100 million in loans to help Montana businesses keep workers on payroll, said Cary Hegreberg, Montana Bankers Association CEO. That estimate of remaining demand is a fraction compared to the $1.47 billion awarded to Montana businesses in the past two weeks. “These community banks, they stepped up,” Hegreberg said. “They reassigned people. The quickly retrained people, who aren’t typically commercial lenders, to process applications
WATCH: U.S. Senator Steve Daines live on Wake Up Montana
BOZEMAN – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Wake Up Montana Weekend live Saturday morning after being named to President Trump’s bipartisan task force on safely reopening America.
Daines Secures $19 Billion for Ag, Including Livestock, Specialty Crop Producers During Coronavirus Outbreak
U.S. SENATE –U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that USDA will be providing $19 billion in assistance for farmers and ranchers hurting from challenging market conditions due to the Coronavirus pandemic through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Part of the funding will go to help Montana’s cattle producers who have seen a drastic decline in cattle markets during the pandemic. This follows Daines’ request earlier this month to USDA Secretary Perdue urging immediate action for Montana’s ranchers. “Montana farmers and ranchers drive our economy and feed not only America, but the world,” Daines said. “During this Coronavirus pandemic, the
Daines: Montana Veterans Will Now Receive Direct Checks Automatically
U.S. SENATE – Today, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that Montana veterans and their beneficiaries who receive VA benefits will be receiving their direct checks automatically without having to do anything extra from the Department of Treasury. This follows Daines urging both Treasury and Veterans Affairs Departments to work together to get the direct checks to Montana veterans the fastest and most effective way possible. “This is great news for our Montana veterans and their families who have given so much in defense of this country,” Daines said. “Ensuring our veterans get these direct checks as quickly and easily as
Montana COVID deaths climb to 8; Daines seeks funding for senior living facilities
Coronavirus claimed another Toole County resident on Thursday, bringing the number of deaths in Montana to eight while the number of cases across the state surpassed 415, including 35 in Missoula County. Toole County has a population of less than 5,000 people, though it accounts for half of the state’s COVID-19 deaths. Missoula County has a population of 120,000 residents and has reported one death. “As we learn of the loss of another Montanan due to COVID-19, my heart aches for the community, which has been particularly impacted by this virus, and the family members of this Montanan,” Gov. Steve