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Daines’ Bill to Help Montanans Get Back to Work, Support Job Training Included in Phase Four COVID-19 Relief Package

July 27, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced today that his bill to help Montanans and Americans get back to work and prepare them for the post-COVID-19 economy, has been included in the Phase Four COVID-19 relief package. This follows Daines’ introduction of the bill, announced the “Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act,” last week. “Montana has been hit very hard economically due to the COVID-19 pandemic, forcing over 100,000 Montanans to file for unemployment. That’s why I introduced this bill to help get Montanans back to work and ensure folks have the support and training they need to fill

Daines to Helena City Commission: Support our Law Enforcement

July 27, 2020

U.S. SENATE– U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement ahead of the Helena City Commission’s vote to cut $300,000 from the Helena Police Department’s personnel budget and remove School Resource Officers (SROs) from all school campuses.   “Later today, the Helena City Commission will vote on whether to cut $300,000 from the Helena Police,” Daines said. “This wouldn’t just be short-sighted, it would be absolutely reckless. I will always back the blue and I am urging the Helena City Commission to do the same today.” Background:  Daines is a strong supporter of the men and women who serve in our

Missoula Urban Transit lands $5.9M in coronavirus relief funding

July 25, 2020

MISSOULA — The Missoula Urban Transit District will receive nearly $6 million in funding to help cover software upgrades to keep buses running on schedule and to increase messaging for Paratransit services. The funding was announced on Wednesday by U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao and followed Thursday by Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines, who called public transit a key piece of the nation’s transportation infrastructure. “These funds are a critical investment that will help hard hit workers and state agencies keep the wolf away from the door and make sure infrastructure in rural America is not cast aside during

Daines Brings EPA Administrator Wheeler to Montana, Tour Kalispell Brownfield Sites

July 24, 2020

KALISPELL, MT – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today brought U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler to Kalispell to visit multiple Brownfield sites including Glacier Rail Park, the former CHS Country Store, the CHS Agronomy Center, and SunRift Restaurant. Daines secured funding for cleanup of the contaminated sites which allowed for redevelopment of the areas boosting the local economy and supporting jobs.   To download the Senator’s full statement, click HERE  “It’s great to have Administrator Wheeler here from the EPA, who came from Washington, D.C. out to Montana to see an example of what we can do with

Daines Fighting to Help Montana Families, Expand Access to Affordable Child Care

July 24, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines this week cosponsored a bill to provide assistance for Montana child care providers to help them offer critical, affordable services for working parents during the COVID-19 outbreak. “During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Montana’s working moms and dads need access to affordable child care services so they can work to put food on the table,” Daines said. “My bill provides the critical support needed for Montana child care providers to ensure that their essential services are readily available and affordable for Montana families.” The Back to Work Child Care Grants Act of 2020 supports the economic recovery

Daines tours Kalispell brownfields sites

July 24, 2020

Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler were in Kalispell Friday visiting multiple brownfields sites. Brownfield land is any previously developed land that may potentially be contaminated or land that was previously used for industrial or commercial purposes with suspected pollution due to hazardous waste. The tour included Glacier Rail Park, the former CHS Country Store, the CHS Agronomy Center and finished at the SunRift Beer Company in downtown. According to a press release, The EPA’s Brownfields Program provides direct funding for brownfields assessment, cleanup, revolving loans, environmental job training, technical assistance, training and research. “What

EPA Administrator visits Brownfields sites in Kalispell

July 24, 2020

KALISPELL — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler joined Montana Sen. Steve Daines on Friday for a tour of Brownfields grant sites in Kalispell. “This is an example of how we work together with our communities and the EPA to restore, reclaim and redevelop lands that previously weren’t able to be used for anything that’s economically viable,” said Sen. Daines. Administrator Wheeler and Senator Daines toured the Glacier Rail Park, the CHS-Agronomy Center and SunRift Brewery and Restaurant. The EPA’s Brownfields Program provides direct funding for assessment, cleanup, environmental job training and more. Since 2010, Kalispell has received more

Daines Working to Improve PPP Program to Help Montana Restaurants, Food Supply Chains

July 23, 2020

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged Senate leadership to increase flexibility for restaurant owners and food supply chain workers under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). “By matching PPP forgiveness to the needs of restaurants, Congress will ensure that these cornerstones of our communities are ready to welcome us back when we all can be together again,” Daines wrote. “Additionally, PPP forgiveness for material costs will support the people who work hard to grow and raise the food that we eat. We urge you to support our food supply chain workers and the restaurants that serve their products.” To

Daines Secures Nearly $6 Million for Public Transportation in Missoula

July 23, 2020

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will be directing $5,941,992 for public transportation in Missoula in response to the impacts of COVID-19.  “This critical funding will support the transportation needs of Montanans in Missoula during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Daines said. “I will continue working to ensure we support public transportation routes for Montanans.” The funding will be for operations associated with providing fixed route and paratransit. Daines voted to secure funding for this grant in the CARES Act. Daines is committed to ensuring the infrastructure and transportation needs of Montanans are met during this crisis.  Background: Daines has been leading the efforts in Congress

Senate Democrats Block Daines’ Bill to Protect Montana Veterans from Scam Artists

July 23, 2020

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to advance his bipartisan bill to protect Montana veterans and their families from scam artists known as pension poachers. Unfortunately, it was Senate Democrat opposition that blocked Daines’ bill from moving forward.   To download Daines full remarks, click HERE. On the floor, Daines said: “…right now, we can take an important step to do everything in our power to ensure our veterans and their families keep their benefits… not lose them to scammers… I will always stand by Montana’s veterans, and I will continue fighting this fight until we get this done.” When blocking