Great Falls Tribune: Montana Politicians Criticize New Emissions Rule
On Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell announced the final Methane and Waste Prevention Rule drafted by the Bureau of Land Management. The final rule will become effective Jan. 17, 2017. The rule is intended to conserve the nation’s natural gas produced on public and tribal lands and prevent the harmful and wasteful release of natural gas into the atmosphere. Though technology for oil and gas management has progressed, the rules against waste as a result of venting, flaring and leaks have not been updated since 1979. A report conducted in 2010 by the Government Accountability Office suggested
Daines, Fox Continue ‘Brawl of the Wild’ Rivalry
HELENA – For the fourth year in a row, Montana Attorney General Tim Fox and Montana’s U.S. Senator Steve Daines continue their ‘Brawl of the Wild’ wager for the University of Montana – Montana State University football game. The Cats and Grizzlies clash this Saturday in Missoula. The terms of this year’s bet: the winner will buy the loser a ball cap (Griz or Cat), and the loser will have to post a photo of himself wearing the cap on Twitter and Facebook. Fox has won the bet for three straight years, so the pressure is on for a Bobcat
Daines Urges BIA to Approve Ag Leases in Timely Manner
U.S. SENATE —U.S. Senator Steve Daines today stressed the importance of processing agricultural leases on Native American lands in a more timely manner. In a letter to the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Director Bruce Loudermilk, Daines urges BIA to process and approve Native Americans’ agricultural lease applications in a more timely manner. Current leases can take months to process, which results much-needed economic revenue being lost or delayed. Daines’ letter is available to download HERE and below: Dear Mr. Loudermilk: I write expressing concern regarding the length of time it takes for the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) to approve agricultural
Glasgow Courier: Sen. Daines: Honoring Montana’s Veterans
On July 17, 2012, while on patrol with his team in Afghanistan, Bo Reichenbach of Lockwood, who is now a retired Navy SEAL from Team Two, stepped on a 20-pound IED buried in a field. He lost both legs above the knee leaving him a double amputee. The loss of his legs did not stop Bo or slow his determination to excel in life, proven by the fact that he is currently the goalie for the US National Sled Team and will be going to South Korea in 2018 to play hockey for the U.S. in the Paralympics. Bo also
Daines Statement Congratulating President-Elect Donald J. Trump
BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement congratulating President-elect Donald J. Trump: “Congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump on winning Montana and the presidency. Now the hard work really begins as we bring our nation together and move our country forward for hardworking families.” Audio of Daines’ statement is available to download HERE. ###
Daines Statement on Crow Tribe Elections
BOZEMAN, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement on the Crow Tribe’s recent elections: “Congratulations to Chairman-elect AJ Not Afraid on his election. I appreciated the opportunity to work with him as Secretary of the Crow Tribe and I look forward to continuing to do so in his new role. “And I want to thank Chairman Old Coyote for inviting me to his home and welcoming me to Indian Country. I deeply respect the Chairman’s dedication to the sovereignty and economic security of his people.” ###
Daines Urges Colleagues to Reverse the Ninth’s Circuit Cottonwood Decision
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today urged the members of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives to reverse the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals disastrous Cottonwood Decision. In a memo to his colleagues, Daines underscored the critical nature of quick action to avoid further crippling of federal land management across Ninth Circuit states, and demonstrate why Congress should statutorily reverse the decision this year. “To avoid the ‘crippling’ impacts on federal land management across Ninth Circuit states, Congress should statutorily reverse the Cottonwood decision by amending federal law to codify DOJ’s legal position in legislation enacted this year,” Daines wrote.
The Billings Gazette: Daines Huddles with Business Owners on Health Insurance Tax
Montana businesses are turning to U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., to repeal, or at least delay, a federal tax on health insurance. Daines met with representatives of the Montana Auto Dealers Association and local Billings businesses in Billings on Wednesday. Insurance premiums are going up, Daines said. But on the horizon is a tax on top of those premiums that is going to work against employees. “The discussion we’re seeing nationally today is primarily focused on premium increases, deductible increases,” Daines said. “We’re here today to talk about a tax increase on top of all this, which will flow through
Daines Asks “Share Your Obamacare Story”
BILLINGS, Mont. — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced a new opportunity for Montanans to share their experiences on the Obamacare exchange with his office. “Since Obamacare became the unhappy law of the land, Montanans have been hit with higher costs and fewer choices,” Daines stated. “I want to make sure Montanans feel heard and represented in Congress – that’s why I’m asking for them to share with me their story on how Obamacare has affected their lives.” Montanans who want to share their story can do so by visiting Daines’ website: https://www.daines.senate.gov/connect/share-your-story Earlier today, Daines held a roundtable in Billings with local business