Daines Announces $2.3 Million for Montana’s Community Health Centers
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $2,340,119.00 in critical funding for three Montana community health centers in Miles City, Shelby and Hamilton. “Montana’s community health centers provide access to affordable healthcare close to home,” Daines stated. “I’m thrilled to secure additional funding to ensure that Montanans in Miles City, Shelby and Hamilton can continue to receive the health services they rely on.” Jamie Brownell, CEO – Marias Healthcare Services: “It is critical to stabilizing healthcare in rural/frontier communities and allows us to provide full comprehensive care.” The funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Health and
The Ekalaka Eagle: China agrees to open market to U.S. beef
U.S. SENATE — Last Friday, U.S. Senator Steve Daines announced that an agreement has been reached to open Chinese markets to U.S. beef no later than July 16, 2017. A formalized agreement is expected to be reached in the coming weeks. “Opening Chinese markets to U.S. beef is a win for Montana’s producers,” Daines stated. “With over 95 percent of the world’s consumers living outside of the U.S., access to foreign markets is critical to growing good-paying jobs and maintaining Montana’s strong economy. In a state where there are nearly three times as many cattle as people, opening Chinese markets
Hats, caps and Montana politics
The old adage, “The clothes make the man,” could be paraphrased for Montana politicians and candidates as “The hat makes the man.” Or not. Perhaps in no other state as Montana does headgear carry so much weight for a political figure. This has been especially borne out during the race to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Ryan Zinke. It could be argued that hats, or lack thereof, have been the subtext of the campaign. Democratic candidate Rob Quist is never seen without a cowboy hat, either in his ads or in public. It does seem a natural fit
Montana Senators Praise Mueller Appointment in Trump Probe
Both of Montana’s U.S. senators are praising Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein’s decision to appoint former FBI Director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate any potential ties between President Donald Trump’s associates and Russia. Rosenstein made the appointment Wednesday, saying he “determined that it is in the public interest” to have Mueller, a 12-year veteran of the FBI, take over the bureau’s investigation. The decision has since received strong support from lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Republican U.S. Sen. Steve Daines said Mueller’s unblemished reputation made him an ideal candidate for the job, even though Daines did
Daines Introduces Bill to Honor American Legion 100th Anniversary
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators in honoring the 100th anniversary of the American Legion by introducing legislation to create a variety of commemorative coins. The special, limited edition commemorative coins would be available for purchase starting in 2019, marking the centennial of the organization which was originally chartered by Congress in September of 1919. The Legion has been instrumental in providing support, programs, and advocacy for our nation’s veterans, including influential work to help secure the passage of the G.I. Bill. Proceeds from the sale of the commemorative coins will go
Daines Encourages Montanans to Register for the Montana Ag Summit
The Montana Ag Summit 2017 is just 14 days away! U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today highlighted the upcoming Montana Ag Summit 2017 that will take place in Great Falls on May 31-June 1. Montanans are encouraged to register now at www.agsummitmontana.com. “I’m inviting you to join me at the Montana Ag Summit 2017 on May 31-June 1 in Great Falls for a Montana family conversation about more jobs in our number one economic driver: agriculture,” Daines stated. “To register and for more information please visit www.agsummitmontana.com. See you there!” Click HERE to download Daines’ 30-second promotion for the Montana
Senate, House: We Need to Stop Online Booking Scams
U.S. CONGRESS —U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT), Bill Nelson (D-FL), Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and U.S. Representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Lois Frankel (D-FL) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams. The Stop Online Booking Scams Act protects consumers from illegitimate third-party websites that trick consumers into thinking they are making reservations directly with hotels. Online booking sites have created a marketplace where consumers can shop for hotels across thousands of brands on a single platform. The rise of online booking (480 bookings per minute) has brought with
Daines Partners with The Weather Channel to Make Montanans Aware of the Need for Severe Weather Preparedness
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today stressed the importance of severe weather preparedness in a newly created Public Service Announcement (PSA). The locally targeted PSA, recorded in partnership with The Weather Channel television network, will air on the network throughout the summer. “Montanans know the importance of keeping an eye on the sky,” Daines stated. “I encourage all Montanans to always stay alert and weather-ready.” “When severe weather is approaching, being prepared is so important and can even save lives,” said Dave Shull, CEO of The Weather Channel. “We are proud to have Senator Daines’ support in helping spread
Belgrade News: Tigers’ Arthun signs with Air Force Academy
MANHATTAN — Two weeks ago the phone call that Alexa Arthun had been waiting for finally arrived. On the other end of the line was U.S. Senator Steve Daines, who congratulated the Manhattan High senior on her offer of appointment to the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. “Alexa has proven to be a tremendous leader and an exemplary student inside and outside of the classroom,” Daines stated in a press release. “I have no doubt she will be an asset to the Air Force.” Arthun admitted the application process was “a little nerve-racking,” and her acceptance