Daines Seeks Solutions to Help Address Montana’s High Housing Prices
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines is pressing the Biden administration to pursue solutions that will help bring down Montana’s historically high housing prices. Daines urged a modernization of the appraisal process through the use of automated valuation models (AVMs) and other modern technologies, which will make getting an appraisal of a Montana home faster and more accessible. “Montanans are struggling to deal with historically high housing prices and a 35 percent drop in the supply of homes for sale. The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has an opportunity to address part of this problem and promote affordable, sustainable housing through taking steps to modernize the appraisal process,” the
Daines Introduces Bill to Allow Unspent COVID Money to be Used to Better Secure Schools
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines introduced a bill that would allow unspent COVID-19 funds to be used to increase security measures in schools including installing locks, panic buttons, individual room security systems, video surveillance, and hiring and paying the salaries of armed school resource officers. “We must secure our schools to help keep Montana students safe, and we should do so by using unspent COVID relief funds designated for schools to get it done,” Daines said. Quotes of Support: “Our kids deserve to be safe in their classroom so they can learn, grow, and reach their full potential. I appreciate
Daines Announces Over $53 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation & Conservation of Montana National Forests
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $53,639,674 will be allocated to support outdoor recreation and conservation on Montana national forests. These resources are provided through Daines’ bipartisan “Great American Outdoors Act” (GAOA). “The ‘Great American Outdoors Act’ was one of the greatest conservation victories in the past 50 years. I’m glad to see Montana national forests and public lands across the country receive important resources to support outdoor recreation and conservation through this historic bill,” Daines said. “As a fifth generation Montanan and avid outdoorsman, I look forward to seeing the continued implementation of the conservation bill to support Montana
Daines, Rosendale Slam Biden Admin for 90-Day Finding on Bison
U.S. CONGRESS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Matt Rosendale today issued the following statements after U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced the completion of a 90-day finding on the petition to list bison Distinct Population Segment in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE) as threatened or endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). They determined a listing action may be warranted. “The Biden Administration’s action today demonstrates a continued trend of placing politics over science. While Governor Gianforte’s petition to delist the grizzly bear continues to go unanswered, the Administration was once again quick to respond to the requests of activists despite the absence of concrete
Daines’ Montana “On the Rise” Summit Celebrates Montana Jobs, Businesses
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today hosted the Montana “On the Rise” Economic Summit to highlight Montana’s booming job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. Daines welcomed businesses including Qualcomm, FICO, Robinhood, Montana Instruments, Bridger Aerospace, OnX, FYR and GSK to discuss the opportunities and jobs in Montana. For TV elements click HERE. “It was great to have business leaders from right here in Montana and across our nation in Bozeman to showcase how Montana businesses are creating good-paying jobs, driving innovation and building for the future. Our Montana values and strong work ethic set us apart, and
New Data Center Powered by CSKT Hydro Announced at Daines’ Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Governor Greg Gianforte, business mogul Kevin O’Leary, CSKT Secretary Martin Charlo and Bitzero CEO Akbar Shamji in announcing a new investment that will build a 50MW data center using renewable Hydropower from the CSKT. “This new investment in the CSKT will support good-paying jobs in Montana, boost Montana’s economy and keep Montana at the forefront of the energy and technology sector,” Daines said. “I’m glad to announce this lucrative project at the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit with Governor Gianforte, entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary, leadership from the CSKT and Bitzero CEO Shamji. I look forward
Daines, 47 Senators Will Vote to Block Taxpayer Funding for Abortion
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines, founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, today led a letter with U.S. Senator James Lankford, signed by 46 other pro-life senators to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer funding for abortion, or any other pro-life protections. “We write to express our unwavering support for the Hyde Amendment and all other longstanding pro-life protections. For more than 45 years, the Hyde Amendment has ensured that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions, saving the lives of nearly 2.5 million
Daines, Peters Bipartisan Resolution to Designate “Great Outdoors Month” Passes U.S. Senate
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines, top Republican on the Senate National Parks Subcommittee, and Gary Peters’ bipartisan resolution designating June 2022 as “Great Outdoors Month” passed the United States Senate. “As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I’m glad to designate June 2022 as ‘Great Outdoors Month.’ From hunting, to fly-fishing, to backpacking, exploring the great outdoors is part of our Montana way of life. I encourage folks to get outside and experience everything our national parks and public lands have to offer,” Daines said. “From Sleeping Bear Dunes to Pictured Rocks, Michigan is known for its iconic natural
Business Mogul Kevin O’Leary to Join Daines’ Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that business mogul Kevin O’Leary will join the Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit in Bozeman next week. The Summit will highlight Montana’s many emerging and existing job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. “Glad to have Kevin O’Leary joining the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit to get his thoughts on the thriving economy, businesses, and diverse sectors that make Montana a great place to work, live and play,” Daines said. “As an investor, I’m always looking for states that have pro-business regulatory environments, competitive taxes and leadership that wants to do business. Montana is starting to give Florida