Author: Reilly Lowery

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines voted this week to confirm Colonel Ronald G. Allen, Jr. for promotion to Brigadier General in the United States Air Force. “Col. Allen has led the men and women at Malmstrom on missions critical to our national security with distinction,” said Daines. “It is my honor to support his confirmation as a Brigadier General.” “It’s a great honor to serve with someone of Colonel Allen’s caliber and character,” said Col. Peter Bonetti, 341st Vice Commander. “I’m grateful to see the Senate confirmation.  It’s an acknowledgement that Colonel Allen’s senior leadership is vital to the Air Force and the

U.S. SENATE –  U.S. Senators Steve Daines, John Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte are urging the Forest Service to prioritize a conservation easement in northwest Montana that will strengthen the local economy and create jobs.  The Montana delegation threw their support behind an agreement between Stimson Lumber Company and the state of Montana to preserve more than 22,000 acres of private land for timber harvest, wildlife habitat, and recreational access.  “The Kootenai Forestlands Project will not only have significant economic benefits, but will also provide critical conservation gains,” wrote the members.  “Protecting these lands also means protecting our state’s clean water, and the

U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that he has helped facilitate a donation of 25 computers to five Montana public schools as part of the United States Senate’s Computers for Schools Program. “Our children are the future of America and our greatest investment,” said Daines “The Computers for Schools program gives them the tools to compete and succeed in the 21st century economy.” Recipients include:   Big Sandy Public Schools will receive 5 computers Greenfield School will receive 5 computers Hardin School Districts 17-H&1 will receive 5 computers Hot Springs School District 14-J will receive 5 computers Winnett Public School District #1 will

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and U.S. Representative Greg Gianforte today hailed U.S. Senate passage of their bill to honor the life of renowned Montana conservationist, Alex Diekmann, by naming an unnamed peak in his memory. The U.S. Senate today passed a bill to name an unnamed 9,765-foot peak as “Alex Diekmann Peak.” “Alex Diekmann brought Montanans together to balance the needs of local landowners, ranchers and foresters, local cities and towns, county commissions, and federal and state interests to protect our public lands,” Daines stated. “I look forward to visiting and climbing Alex Diekmann Peak in Alex’s honor with

U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today applauded American Airlines’ announcement that it will offer direct flights from Missoula (MSO) to Dallas (DFW) and Chicago (ORD). “Tourism is one of the Treasure State’s greatest economic drivers and now travelers from Dallas and Chicago will be just one stop away from everything Montana has to offer,” said Daines. “More flights in and out of Missoula also means more choices for Montana families and more business and job opportunities in our state.”  “We are thrilled to welcome American Airlines to Missoula and Western Montana today,” said Cris Jensen, Airport Director at Missoula International Airport. “These flights would not be possible without