Senate, House: We Need to Stop Online Booking Scams
U.S. CONGRESS —U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and U.S. Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams. The Stop Online Booking Scams Act protects consumers from illegitimate third-party websites that trick consumers into thinking they are making reservations directly with hotels. Online booking sites have created a marketplace where consumers can shop for hotels across thousands of brands on a single platform. The rise of online booking (480 bookings per minute) has brought with
Daines Partners with The Weather Channel to Make Montanans Aware of the Need for Severe Weather Preparedness
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today stressed the importance of severe weather preparedness in a newly created Public Service Announcement (PSA). The locally targeted PSA, recorded in partnership with The Weather Channel television network, will air on the network throughout the summer. “Montanans know the importance of keeping an eye on the sky,” Daines stated. “I encourage all Montanans to always stay alert and weather-ready.” “When severe weather is approaching, being prepared is so important and can even save lives,” said Dave Shull, CEO of The Weather Channel. “We are proud to have Senator Daines’ support in helping spread
Belgrade News: Tigers’ Arthun signs with Air Force Academy
MANHATTAN — Two weeks ago the phone call that Alexa Arthun had been waiting for finally arrived. On the other end of the line was U.S. Senator Steve Daines, who congratulated the Manhattan High senior on her offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. “Alexa has proven to be a tremendous leader and an exemplary student inside and outside of the classroom,” Daines stated in a press release. “I have no doubt she will be an asset to the Air Force.” Arthun admitted the application process was “a little nerve-racking,” and her acceptance
KBZK Bozeman News: Daines introduces new legislation to increase penalties for acts against law enforcement
After the tragic killing of Broadwater County Sheriff’s Deputy Mason Moore, U.S. Senator Steve Daines stated in a press release on Tuesday that he introduced the Back the Blue Act of 2017, which would increase penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers, and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. “Deputy Mason Moore is a brave hero who laid down his life to protect Montanans. We must send a clear message: criminals who look to hurt law enforcement will face the harshest penalties,” Daines stated. “Crimes committed against our law enforcement will not be tolerated. Montanans can certainly unite around our support for the men and
Daines Introduces Back the Blue Act
U.S. SENATE —After the tragic killing of Broadwater County Sheriff’s Deputy Mason Moore, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the Back the Blue Act of 2017, which would increase penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers, and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. “Deputy Mason Moore is a brave hero who laid down his life to protect Montanans. We must send a clear message: criminals who look to hurt law enforcement will face the harshest penalties,” Daines stated. “Crimes committed against our law enforcement will not be tolerated. Montanans can certainly unite around our support for the men and women
Daines Statement on Broadwater County Sheriff’s Deputy
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after a Broadwater County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed during a traffic stop. “My thoughts and prayers are with the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy’s family and the community. I stand with law enforcement and I am deeply grateful for all they do to keep Montana safe.” Daines has been in contact with the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office. ###
KTVQ: Hundreds line streets in Billings to honor Montana deputy killed in line of duty
BILLINGS – Hundreds of people lined the streets of Billings as the body of Broadwater County Deputy Mason Moore was transported to Billings for an autopsy on Tuesday afternoon. Moore was shot and killed during a routine traffic stop near Three Forks Tuesday morning by two suspects who were later arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase. Lloyd Montier Barrus, 61, is being held on a felony deliberate homicide charge in the Missoula County jail. The second suspect, 38-year-old Marshall Barrus, was shot in the head during a firefight with law enforcement, is being treated at a hospital. Moore was a husband
NBC Montana: SW Montana deputy killed in shootout identified
MISSOULA, Mont. – The Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office identified Mason Moore as the deputy who was killed in a shootout early Tuesday morning. Moore was 42 years old and a three-year veteran of the Broadwater County Sheriff’s Office. He was a husband and a father of three children. A procession of Montana law enforcement vehicles escorted Moore’s body to the morgue at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings for an autopsy. The procession arrived in Billings at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Firefighters raised a large American flag from a ladder truck as the procession moved up North 27th Street. Montana Highway Patrol reopened all lanes of
MTPR: Montana Senators Aiming To Help State’s Gun Manufacturers Access Global Markets
The United States is a big player in the global arms trade, and nationwide, Montana is pretty into the gun business, it has the highest number of licensed gun manufacturers per capita of any state. But not very many Montana guns are sold overseas. Montana’s Senators Jon Testerand Steve Daines are trying to change that for people like Peter Noreen. Noreen started and runs Noreen Firearms in Belgrade, which has 15 employees. Several men oversee SUV-sized machines that turn aluminum bricks into gun parts. In the adjacent room, an employee assembles the rifles. Peter’s wearing a faded, camo baseball hat, and when he