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
Catholic Stand: Student leader at Archbishop Carroll hopes to serve in government to ‘help people in need’
Growing up, Malik Washington witnessed his father wearing the uniform and going to work as a D.C. police officer, dedicating his life to a “greater cause” of serving and bettering the community. Washington, a member of the class of 2017 at Archbishop Carroll High School in the nation’s capital, serves as his school’s student body president. At Carroll, he said he’s learned enduring lessons about leadership and serving others. This summer, he will intern on Capitol Hill in the office of Montana Sen. Steve Daines, and the student said he hopes to one day serve in government himself, perhaps even
MTPR: Pence Told Crow Tribe ‘War On Coal Is Over’ During Absaloka Mine Visit
A coal mine on the Crow Reservation was the first stop for Vice President Mike Pence’s visit to Montana. After Air Force Two landed, Pence climbed into a waiting vehicle and went directly to the Crow Reservation. “Mr. Vice President it’s so good to have you here in Montana,” said U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) who accompanied Pence on Air Force Two. “I think it is noteworthy that the plane lands today in Billings and the very first stop of the vice president was to Crow Country and to coal country.” Westmoreland Resources leases coal from the Crow Tribe and
KRTV: VP Mike Pence visits coal country, declares ‘war on coal is over’
Prior to his appearance on Friday night, Vice President Pence received a first hand look at a Montana coal mine, then later declared that the “war on coal is over.” Vice President Mike Pence took the opportunity to visit coal country during his trip to Montana. Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke and Senator Steve Daines joined him in riding horseback at Westmoreland’s Absaloka Mine in Sarpy Creek. The meeting provided the Crow Tribe a platform to speak with the administration. With 85 employed at the mine, Westmoreland has faced a long battle. Since 2011, coal production has dropped 30 percent, and the number of those employed in the industry has plummeted from 130,000
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Jack Young of Harlem
U.S. SENATE — During National Teacher Appreciation Week, U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Jack Young, a United States Army veteran and teacher at Harlem Public Schools. 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