Access to Montana Public Lands Critical to Montana Jobs, Economy
Motorized vehicles largest contributor to outdoor economy U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis released a preliminary study confirming that access to public lands is critical to Montana jobs and the local economy. Montana’s outdoor recreation economy includes snowmobiling, hunting, hiking, fishing, bike riding and other outdoor recreation activities. “It’s clear that increasing public access to public lands is a driving force for Montana’s economy,” said Daines. “Opening up non-wilderness, public lands to activities like biking, snowmobiling and hunting increases public access and continues to strengthen local economies
Daines Statement on OSMRE Public Open House on Rosebud Mine
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) public open house to answer questions and take comments on Rosebud Mine’s expansion. “The expansion of the Rosebud Mine is critical to Colstrip and to good paying Montana jobs,” said Daines. “I stand in strong support alongside the local community in moving the expansion forward.” For more information about the public comment period, click HERE. ###
Daines Leads Senate, House Members to Expand Tax Relief to Pregnant Moms
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced legislation to expand the Child Tax Credit to cover all families, including pregnant moms. The Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act builds on the Child Tax Credit provisions included in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act by supporting families and pregnant mothers with the many costs that accompany caring and planning for the care of a newborn baby. “This is about putting more money into the pockets of pregnant moms. Whether they are stocking up on diapers or taking time off work for their child’s prenatal care, pregnant mothers begin to provide for their child
KMMS: SENATOR DAINES WANTS TO EXPAND TAX RELIEF FOR PREGNANT MOMS
Senator Steve Daines is working hard to expand the Child Tax Credit to cover all families, including pregnant moms. The Child Tax Credit for Pregnant Moms Act builds on the Child Tax Credit provisions by supporting families and pregnant mothers with the many costs that accompany caring and planning for the care of a newborn baby. “This is about putting more money into the pockets of pregnant moms. Whether they are stocking up on diapers or taking time off work for their child’s prenatal care, pregnant mothers begin to provide for their child and plan for the future as soon
The Missoulian: Controversial Conservative speaker challenges ‘liberals’ at University of Montana
Audience members walked past protesters and security guards Tuesday to hear controversial speaker Mike Adams offer the 10th annual Jeff Cole lecture at the University of Montana. At an event peppered with a handful of disruptions, Adams gave a talk called “The Death of Liberal Bias in Higher Education” to honor the late Wall Street Journal reporter and UM alum. In his talk, Adams reminded people they’ll be offended from time to time, and he said it’s the price of freedom. Liberalism presupposes tolerance, and tolerance presupposes moral judgment, he said. And he said the existence of moral judgment has
Daines, Tester Announce Sage Lindsay’s Offer of Appointment from Naval Academy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester today announced academy nominee Sage Lindsay’s offer of appointment from the U.S. Naval Academy. Sage is a student at Bozeman High School. “With Sage’s commitment to service and academic achievements, I know she will excel at the Naval Academy,” said Daines. “She makes Montana proud and I look forward to following her career in service.” “One of the greatest privileges I have as a Senator is to nominate some of Montana’s best and brightest to service academies,” said Tester, who stopped by Bozeman High School to congratulate Lindsay. “Sage has shown herself
Daines Proposes Bipartisan, Bicameral Solution to National Parks Maintenance Backlog
Daines set to introduce legislation to implement Administration’s proposal to help restore and rebuild national parks U.S. SENATE — United States Senator Steve Daines released the following statement on the inclusion of a proposal to help address the National Park Service maintenance backlog in President Trump’s infrastructure plan and the Department of the Interior’s Fiscal Year 2019 budget request. In the coming weeks, Daines will introduce legislation to implement the Administration’s proposal to help restore and rebuild national parks. “Montana’s national parks are national treasures that must be accessible to Montanans and Americans across the country. They are important drivers of our
Ripon Advance: Gardner, Daines bill would drive synchronized road, broadband construction
U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner (R-CO) and Steve Daines (R-MT) on Feb. 6 introduced the bipartisan Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, S. 2381, legislation that would pave a smoother way for broadband infrastructure installation on federal lands and during federal transportation projects. U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined Gardner and Daines as original cosponsors of the bill. “This bill would make federal construction projects more efficient by encouraging simultaneous construction of transportation and broadband infrastructure,” said Sen. Gardner. If enacted, S. 2381 would direct the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to require that broadband conduits be
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Shane and Cherry Harrington of Wibaux County
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Shane and Cherry Harrington of Wibaux County for their years of service to the local community. Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: http://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/email-steve The following