Daines Presented Award for Work, Dedication to Montana Small Businesses
COLUMBIA FALLS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today toured Proof Research, a small firearms manufacturing business in Columbia Falls, that received funding under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to keep its doors open during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the tour, Daines was presented with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Spirit of Enterprise Award for his work supporting small businesses like Proof Research amid the COVID-19 pandemic. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. Daines was instrumental in securing funding for many Montana small businesses like Proof Research through the PPP, which provided 23,900 Montana businesses with $1.8 billion in loans. Proof
Daines to Bullock: Carbon Pricing Proposal Will Kill Montana Jobs, Must be Rejected to Protect our Way of Life
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to Governor Steve Bullock urging him to reject any carbon-pricing proposal that would harm Montana small businesses, rural economies and jobs. “This reckless proposal is a gut punch to the over 35,000 oil, gas, and coal jobs in Montana, not to mention the thousands of manufacturing and transportation jobs that would be crippled under such policy,” Daines wrote. “Montanans rely on these jobs to support their families and revenues from these industries support our schools, communities, and essential services.” To read the full letter, click HERE. The Climate Solutions
Montana Ag Network: Ranchers working to prevent catastrophic wildfires
According to the National Interagency Fire Center, there are 93 active large wildfires currently burning across the U.S., which have charred over 1.8 million acres. And ranchers are working with Congress and the Trump administration on the need to prevent these catastrophic wildfires in the future. Kaitlynn Glover is the executive director of NCBA’s Natural Resources and the Public Lands Council and says even though fire is a natural part of the ecosystem, preventing these catastrophic wildfires is important to America’s livestock industry. “Fire is a natural part of the ecosystem cycle,” said Glover. “We’re trying to prevent these large,
Daines talks with local leaders about local concerns
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines listens during a meeting with local officials Tuesday in the meeting room at Bear Paw Development Corp. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., stopped in Havre Tuesday to continue his tour to visit all 56 counties of Montana to discuss with local leaders about what is going on in the area. Several local officials and leaders met with Daines at the Bear Paw Development Corp. meeting room, with much, but not all, of the discussion related tot he COVID-19 pandemic. Daines is running for re-election this year and faces Democratic Gov. Steve Bullock, who cannot run for re-election
Daines weighs in on Montana schools sports fan restrictions
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines has weighed in on whether Montana schools should allow fans at sporting events. In a recent Facebook post, Daines said parents should be allowed to watch their children play fall sports. Daines called on Gov. Steve Bullock, who is challenging him for his Senate seat in the upcoming election, to develop a statewide plan for allowing parents to participate from the bleachers. “As a dad of 4, I can’t imagine missing out on watching my kids play sports,” Daines states. “I’ve heard from parents across Montana and they want leadership on this issue NOW. It’s time
Daines Statement on the Passing of Bozeman Firefighting Pilot Tom Duffy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement after learning Tom Duffy, a firefighting pilot from Bozeman, tragically died while fighting the White River Fire in the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. “I am saddened to hear about the passing of Bozeman’s very own Tom Duffy,” Daines said. “Tom Duffy tragically passed fighting the fires at Mt. Hood National Forest in service of the people of Oregon. Cindy and I offer our prayers to Tom’s family and loved ones.” ###
Daines Tours Alliance for Youth Resource Center in Great Falls
GREAT FALLS – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today toured the Youth Resource Center at the Alliance for Youth in Great Falls to discuss the importance of services for homeless youth and those struggling with substance abuse issues. TO DOWNLOAD TV ELEMENTS, CLICK HERE. Alliance for Youth helps support homeless youth and youth struggling with substance abuse issues by providing access to resources and community programs to those in need. Daines was instrumental in securing funding for the organization through the Paycheck Protection Program, which provided 23,900 Montana businesses with $1.8 billion in loans. Daines is committed to supporting community-based
Investigation into Conservation Easement Scandal Underscores Importance of Daines’ Bipartisan Bill
U.S. SENATE – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee today concluded an investigation into the abuse of conservation easement tax benefits, further highlighting the need for reform and Daines’ bipartisan bill. Daines has been a leader on this issue, introducing bipartisan legislation to crack down on bad actors abusing the system. “The abuse of the charitable conservation easement tax incentive must be put to an end. In light of the conclusions of the Finance Committee’s report, I am urging the Senate to take up my legislation and put a stop to this fraudulent behavior once and for all,” Daines said. “My bipartisan
Internet access more important than ever for rural Montana
Bad internet could have parents choosing between their child’s safety or their education. “You know there are some families that just don’t have internet and they rely on the school for their kids to get access to technology,” said Scott Chauvet, superintendent for Geyser Public Schools. One in 3 Montanan’s lack access to reliable broadband. And in a time where so many students are learning from home, that access has become more crucial than ever. “It’s really important that we’re able to teach kids while they’re at home, that’s why we need good broadband,” said Senator Jon Tester. Senator Tester