BDC: Daines expresses need for better forest management
Montana Sen. Steve Daines said Friday that the state and federal governments need to better manage forests to reduce the risk and severity of wildfires. Daines pushed that message at a roundtable discussion at the Baxter Hotel in Bozeman along with members of the Senate Western Caucus and other agencies across the state. Daines apologized to the group inside the hotel for the haze that covered the view of the Bridger Mountains because of wildfire smoke. Years ago, he said, if you came to Montana in August the horizon was clear. That was around the same time the state had
KFBB: Daines hopes to secure more funding to honor Vietnam veterans with new visitor center
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Steve Daines spent his afternoon back on Capitol Hill fighting to build an education center at the heart of one of the nation’s most recognizable memorials. Nearly 58,000 names don the wall that was built nearly two decades after one of the most divisive times in America’s history with thousands coming home from Vietnam only to be spit upon, shamed and even attacked for fighting for our country. President and CEO of Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall, Jim Knotts told KFBB, “The repercussions of that experience are still being felt by our country today in lots of different ways.” In order to
Daines, Gianforte Push for Funding for Montana Communities
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte today sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Brock Long to urge the approval of Montana’s major disaster declaration request following this year’s severe flooding. The declaration will provide federal funding to assist in cleanup and recovery efforts needed to support Montana’s communities and economy. “Montana experienced heavy spring flooding this year that severely impacted communities and infrastructure across our state. Montana’s affected communities cannot afford delays in funding and urgently need federal resources to restore their way of life,” the letter writes. To read the full letter
Daines Pushes for Permanent Reauthorization, Full Funding of LWCF
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today met with community leaders and stakeholders to address the importance and future of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a widely supported, bipartisan program critical to Montana jobs and protecting Montanans’ outdoor way of life. Without congressional action, the program will expire at the end of September. Daines was joined by Mary Hollow with Prickly Pear Land Trust, Mark Lambrecht with Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Mark Aagenes with The Nature Conservancy, Glenn Marx with the Montana Association of Land Trusts, and Dave Chadwick with Montana Wildlife Federation. “LWCF is so important to Montana,
Daines: NDAA is a Win for Montana, Win for the Nation
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement on the signing of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by President Donald J. Trump. Watch HERE Download HERE “We got good news today – President Trump just signed the NDAA that authorizes spending for our U.S. military. It’s also very important for Montana and our nuclear mission, and what the men and women who serve at Malmstrom Air Force Base do for our nation and our state. It’s a big win for Montana and a big win for our nation,” Daines said. Daines secured several provisions in the
Daines Honors Craig and Becky Barrus as “Angels in Adoption”
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Craig and Becky Barrus of Trout Creek as his 2018 “Angels in Adoption.” “Angels in Adoption” is supported by the Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI) as a way to honor Americans making a difference in the lives of children through adoption. “Nominating Craig and Becky Barrus as our Angels in Adoption is a true honor,” Daines said. “With Becky having been a former foster child herself, the Barruses understand the importance of instilling family values and responsibility, and embody the principle that every child deserves to have loving parents. Becky and Craig have gone above
Daines Accepting Applications for Service Academy Nominations
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines is now accepting applications from young Montanans to compete for a nomination to be appointed to one of the United States Service Academies. “It is a true honor to nominate Montana’s brightest and hardworking high school seniors to be appointed to one of our nation’s service academies,” Daines said. “The application process is critical to selecting well-qualified nominees, and I look forward to learning more about our state’s remarkable students.” Making academy nominations is a top priority for Daines. To help with the process, Daines assembled the Academy Selection Board to help review the applications and interview
Forest Service Responds to Daines’ Demands to Expedite Salvage Projects
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released comprehensive data on recent forest salvage and restoration projects that have taken place due to Daines’ efforts and the efforts of local elected officials and forest collaboratives. The projects will help reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and create jobs for Montanans. “Last year’s wildfires were devastating for Montana’s communities and forests. Our state and towns were covered with smoke for weeks at a time, and our once flourishing forests turned into tinderboxes,” Daines said. “I’m thankful that the Forest Service has responded to my request – and the request of local communities – to complete
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Olivia Mitchell of Wheatland County
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines recognized Olivia Mitchell for taking third place on her Americanism essay at the Montana Department of the American Legion Auxiliary convention. Daines’ recognition in the Congressional Record is available here. Through his “Montanan of the Week” initiative, Daines each week will highlight a Montanan by submitting a statement of recognition in the official Congressional Record, the document that reflects the official proceedings of Congress. Daines welcomes anyone to nominate fellow Montanans for Daines’ “Montanan of the Week” program by alling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website HERE.