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“The City of Colstrip and the men and women living and working here carry on a long and proud tradition of Mining and Energy Production in our state. Colstrip is a proud community that has been built upon the energy produced from this amazing resource, coal. The continuing benefits from this amazing resource need to continue.” – John N. Williams, Mayor, City of Colstrip Read Mayor Williams’ full letter HERE. “Under the leadership of President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, and the Republican Congress, we are entering a new era of American energy dominance ,” Governor

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy issued the following statement today congratulating William Mercer on his nomination by President Trump to serve as United States District Judge for the District of Montana: “We congratulate William Mercer on his nomination to serve as District Judge for Montana. Bill’s experience at the Department of Justice as U.S. Attorney for Montana and his fierce advocacy for the rule of law and original interpretation of the Constitution will be tremendous assets as he serves the country and the people of Montana on the federal bench. We will work diligently with Senate

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to support Montana’s agriculture and trucking industries by outlawing a Biden-era proposal that mandates unnecessary and dangerous speed limitations on commercial motor vehicles, like semis and eighteen-wheelers, that are used for interstate commerce.   “Washington, D.C. bureaucrats should not be telling Montanans how or what to drive. Burdening our truckers, farmers, and ranchers with unnecessary speed limiter regulations would do nothing but cause congestion and higher crash rates. The DRIVE Act will help keep our trucks safe on the road as they support Montana’s economy,” said Daines.  Read the bill HERE. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa),

U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Dr. Waded Cruzado ahead of her departure with a speech on the Senate floor for her years of service as President of Montana State University. Dr. Cruzado, who will be departing MSU later this year, helped transform the school into one of the top public universities in the country and made a lasting impact on the state of Montana. Watch Daines’ remarks HERE. Daines’ remarks as prepared for delivery: Thank you, Madam President. I rise today to honor an esteemed Montana leader: Dr. Waded Cruzado. Dr. Cruzado has served as the beloved President of