Daines to Google: Must Protect Americans’ Privacy
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines sent a letter requesting answers from Google on what procedures they are putting in place to protect Americans’ health information. “[O]ne of my top priorities in Congress is upholding the privacy rights of Montanans, and all Americans, and ensuring there are robust safeguards in place to protect sensitive patient data,” Daines wrote. “In light of recent reports regarding ‘Project Nightingale,’ I am concerned about how patient information is being collected and stored and believe it is critical that we ensure sensitive health data is handled properly and lawfully.” The letter follows recent reports that
Sen. Steve Daines calls out Google CEO in private letter over health care and privacy concerns
Google should explain why it’s collecting mass amounts of health care data on U.S. citizens and ensure the information isn’t being taken without permission, said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., in a letter to Google CEO Sundar Pichai Thursday. In a letter obtained by Fox News, Daines highlights Google’s “Project Nightingale,” which has the company collecting health data on millions of Americans without sharing the goals of the project. “While I recognize the value of partnerships that are aimed to personalize medical treatment, reduce health care costs, and improve patient outcomes, one of my top priorities in Congress is upholding the privacy rights of Montanans, and
Senator Daines in Billings for Veterans Day
Senator Steve Daines will be in Billings on Monday, November 11, to honor veterans. He will be at Will James Middle School (1200 30th Street W, Billings) at 8:15am. He will be speaking at a Veterans Day Assembly that will start at 9am. Veterans are invited to the assembly. Senator Daines will speak at MSU Billings (1500 University Drive, Billings) at 10am in the Petro Theater, along with Superintendent of Huntley Project Schools Mark Wandle. A lunch reception will follow the ceremony at 11:30am. Senator Daines will speak at Independence Hall (710 Lake Elmo Drive, Billings) at noon as part
Montana senators deserve credit for their leadership on LWCF in Washington
You have most likely heard plenty in the recent months about the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the political football being played back in Washington, D.C. to secure permanent, full, dedicated funding for the program. While we aren’t all the way there yet, we are closer than we have been in decades. Montana can be proud that both U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Sen. Jon Tester have been bipartisan champions for reauthorization and funding of this critical program. To say otherwise just isn’t accurate or authentic. Earlier this year, Congress permanently reauthorized LWCF, a critical first step
Daines, Tester, Gianforte Celebrate Bipartisan Bill Honoring Jeannette Rankin Clearing U.S. Senate Committee
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester and Congressman Greg Gianforte today celebrated the advancement of their bipartisan bill designating a Missoula post office in honor of Jeannette Rankin. Rankin, from Montana, was the first woman elected to Congress. “Jeannette Rankin was a trailblazer for women’s suffrage and a leader young Montanans still look up to today,” Daines said. “I’m glad to see my bipartisan bill move one step closer to being signed into law so we can move forward in designating this post office in her honor.” “Jeannette Rankin was a pioneer for human rights, equality, and peace,” Tester
Daines Secures $13 Million to Kickstart Missoula BUILD Grant Project
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that Missoula will receive $13 million to kickstart the first phase of their BUILD grant infrastructure project. Today’s announcement comes after months of partnership between Daines and the Missoula community. “This funding is a big first step for the Missoula BUILD grant project and the community,” Daines said. “This project is important for infrastructure in Missoula as it helps in continuing to develop the city, as well as with construction of the new Missoula Veteran’s home. I look forward to continuing to partner with the city of Missoula, and working in Congress, to ensure they receive the full
Tester, Daines announce $13M grant to ‘kickstart’ Mullan area infrastructure project
Missoula County and its partners will receive roughly $13 million to launch the first phase of a major infrastructure project west of Reserve Street, Sens. Steve Daines and Jon Tester announced on Wednesday. Daines said the funding will kickstart the project, which looks to lay the groundwork for current and future development between Mullan Road and West Broadway. “This funding is a big first step for the Missoula BUILD grant project and the community,” Daines said in a statement issued with Wednesday morning’s announcement. “This project is important for infrastructure in Missoula as it helps in continuing to develop the city, as well
Daines Urges Key Interior Department Positions to be Filled
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines wrote a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging him to fill key leadership positions at the Department of the Interior by individuals with strong western values. “President Trump your Administration has made great steps to increase public access of public lands, conserve and protect species and responsibly develop our natural resources,” Daines wrote. “To ensure that the Department of the Interior continues to protect and enhance public access to public lands, increase revenue to the treasury and support American jobs, I urge you to nominate qualified individuals who have strong western values to
A fully funded LWCF good for Montana
Montana Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines are applauded for introducing legislation to make permanent full funding for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. Now Rep. Greg Gianforte needs to get on board. When the state’s delegation speaks with unanimity, it wields much more influence in the halls of Congress. Democrat Tester and Republican Daines introduced a measure recently that would allocate $900 million – the maximum – every year for the LCWF. The fund is fed by royalties paid on offshore drilling and it helps pay for a variety of outdoor amenities – from city parks to fishing