KTVQ: Colstrip a big topic as energy summit comes to Billings
BILLINGS – Energy is the name of the game this week as Billings hosts the Montana Energy Summit 2018. From discussing the future of Colstrip to an update on the Keystone Pipeline to the latest on a proposed coal port in Washington State, this week’s Montana Energy Summit offers a snapshot of the various moving parts on the U.S. Energy scene. Wednesday morning, Montana Sen. Steve Daines got a jump start as host, leading a tour of top U.S. energy officials to Colstrip and a round-table discussion. With Colstrip units 1 & 2 slated for shutdown in 2022, most people are focusing now on Colstrip’s
Billings Gazette: Here’s a look at the state of Montana’s energy industry ahead of Billings summit
Montana’s energy economy is at a crossroads as U.S Sen. Steve Daines kicks off his energy summit Thursday in Billings. On the state’s horizon are the possible northern construction of the Keystone XL pipeline in 2019, the closure of two of Colstrip Power Plant’s four units within the next five years and the legal battle between Western states over shipping coal through Pacific Northwest ports. The Bozeman Republican has assembled a full day’s worth of experts from the oil, gas and coal industries to discuss the future of energy production in Montana. There will be some discussion of renewable energy
Bozeman Daily Chronicle: Bozeman’s Memorial Day remembers sacrifice of military veterans and families
Fifty years have passed since her dad was killed in Vietnam, yet the memory still makes Debbie Reintsma tearful. “Because I never knew him,” Reintsma said Monday, wiping her eyes. “It’s hard to really talk about.” Hers was one of 19 Montana Gold Star families honored Monday at Bozeman’s ninth annual Memorial Day parade and a ceremony in Sunset Hills Cemetery. Hundreds of people came to both events to remember veterans and honor those who died serving their country. As Mark MacLeod played “Amazing Grace” on bagpipes, Reintsma stood near the Vietnam Wall Memorial and talked about her dad, Edward
NBC Montana: Montana Gold Star families honored in Bozeman
BOZEMAN, Mont. — The ninth annual memorial ceremony at Sunset Hills Cemetery in Bozeman attracted a big crowd and hosted 70 different Gold Star family members from across the state. “We have many Gold Star families here — families who live every day with the pain of the loss of their loved one,” said Sen. Steve Daines. For Ladena Hall, a Gold Star mother, moments like these mean everything to her. “This is something that shows us that our sons and daughters are not forgotten, that people will remember them even if it’s once a year, they’ll come out to celebrate
Daines Honors Montanan of the Week: Chris Kolstad of Liberty County
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today recognized Chris Kolstad of Liberty County for his years of dedication to Montana agriculture. 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 calling Daines’ office at 202-224-2651 or by filling out the contact form on Daines’ website: http://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/email-steve The following is the
E&E Daily: Daines aims to amplify Trump “balanced” energy approach
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) intends to promote the president’s energy policies next Thursday, when he gathers hundreds of energy industry leaders, policymakers and regulators for his biennial Montana Energy Summit in Billings.
Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Broadband to Rural Montanans
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced the bipartisan Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband (RURAL Broadband) Act of 2018, which will prioritize federal funds that are used to provide broadband access to areas that are unserved with no access before they are used to upgrade areas with existing service. “We must work to close the rural-digital divide so our rural communities can be part of the 21st Century economy,” said Daines. “My bill ensures that these critical funds be used for the communities who need them most.” Read the full bull text, HERE. Statements of Support: “The Montana Telecommunications Association (MTA) enthusiastically supports the good-government legislation introduced by Senators Steve
Fox News: GOP threatens to torpedo August recess, keeping vulnerable Dems off campaign trail
It is said there are decades where nothing happens. And there are weeks where decades happen. Congress has a version of this. It’s a month called “August.” Crazy congressional things happen in August. This is ironic because, well, Congress is supposed to be on recess in August. But the biggest question buzzing around Capitol Hill now is whether the Senate will cancel or shorten that recess – and meet anyway. President Trump initiated this year’s fretting over a canceled recess with a tweet: “The Senate should get funding done before the August break, or NOT GO HOME. Wall and Border
Daines Joins President at White House to Roll Back Dodd-Frank Regulations
U.S. SENATE – Today, President Donald Trump invited U.S. Senator Steve Daines to a bill signing ceremony at the White House for legislation that will roll back disastrous Dodd-Frank regulations. “Montana’s rural banks, credit unions and customers have been the biggest victims of Dodd-Frank,” said Daines. “It was great to join the President at the White House to finally takes steps to provide relief to our rural communities.” The Dodd-Frank Act has done tremendous harm to Montana by eliminating small community banks and credit unions and by limiting consumer access to their services, such as mortgages and depository services. Since