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Governor Gianforte Promotes Successful Housing Agenda at Western Governors’ Association Forum

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

Addressing policymakers at the Western Governors’ Association’s Western Prosperity Roundtable Forum, Governor Greg Gianforte on May 18 promoted pro-housing reforms adopted in Montana and championed them as a catalyst for prosperity and increased opportunity.

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The North Valley Food Bank in Whitefish received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

Last week, the North Valley Food Bank received a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank, according to NBC Montana.

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A man believes he discovered a human jawbone in an alley behind West Quartz Street in Butte

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

On May 10, a man in Butte reportedly uncovered what he believes to be a piece of human jawbone.

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Governor Gianforte Proclaims This Week Police Week

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on May 15 proclaimed this week Police Week in Montana to honor peace officers for their dedicated and selfless service to Montana.

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Following Pressure From Tester, Va Announces Tougher Electronic Health Record Modernization Contract With Better Protections For Veterans And Taxpayers

By Big Sky Times Report | May 23, 2023

Chairman Consistently Pushed Va To Aggressively Renegotiate Contract With Oracle Cerner On Behalf Of Veterans, Va Medical Personnel, And Taxpayers

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Attorney General Knudsen Leads Coalition Against Mexico’s Attack On American Gun Companies

By Big Sky Times Report | May 22, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 20 states against a foreign attack on the American firearms industry.

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Governor Gianforte Invests in Skilled Workforce, Cuts Red Tape To Boost Homebuilding

By Big Sky Times Report | May 22, 2023

overnor Greg Gianforte on May 18 celebrated another slew of reforms to increase the state’s supply of housing and make housing more affordable and accessible for Montanans, including investments to grow the state’s skilled workforce and critical regulatory reforms to boost homebuilding.

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Governor Gianforte Announces Advisory Council for Thirteenth Judicial District Vacancy

By Big Sky Times Report | May 22, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on May 12 announced an advisory council to assist in reviewing qualified candidates to fill the district court judge vacancy in the Thirteenth Judicial District (Yellowstone County).

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Tester Leads Senate Resolution Recognizing National Police Week, Continues Support For Montana Law Enforcement

By Big Sky Times Report | May 22, 2023

Senator Continues To Lead The Charge To Recruit And Retain Law Enforcement Officers And Keep Montana Communities Safe; Bipartisan Resolution Honors Fallen Officers, Reinforces Unwavering Support

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Tester Announces Tech Hub Application Period Is Officially Open

By Big Sky Times Report | May 21, 2023

Funding Will Come From Senator’s Bipartisan Chips And Science Act; Official Tech Hub Designation Would Open Path For Millions In Implementation Funds

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Gov. Gianforte Announces Funding to Continue Transformation of Behavioral Health Care Services

By Big Sky Times Report | May 21, 2023

Together with Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton, Governor Greg Gianforte on May 12 announced Montana has been selected for a grant to support the implementation of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC).

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Governor Gianforte Statement on End of Title 42

By Big Sky Times Report | May 20, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on May 11 issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration’s end of Title 42 protections

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Leading Defense Subcommittee Hearing, Tester Slams National Security Risk Of Default & “flat Stupid” Hold On Military Promotions For Jeopardizing Readiness

By Big Sky Times Report | May 20, 2023

Senator: “we Have Got To Get The Budget Done So That The Men And Women In Uniform… Can Go About Their Business Of Keeping Us Safe”; “take The Holds Off The Military Promotions Because Quite Frankly, It’s Flat Stupid And Politicizing Our Military”

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Governor Gianforte Joins Students To Designate Huckleberry as State Fruit

By Big Sky Times Report | May 19, 2023

After fourth-grade students at Vaughn Elementary School pitched him on the need for bill, Governor Greg Gianforte on May 10 signed House Bill 880 into law to designate the huckleberry as the official fruit of Montana.

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Tester Presses Administration On Public Safety In Indian Country, Law Enforcement Shortages

By Big Sky Times Report | May 19, 2023

Senator Grills Officials On Staffing Shortages At Bia And Ihs, Cites Impacts On Public Safety And Health Care For Tribal Members

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Daines, Zinke, Rosendale Introduce Bill To Protect, Expand Montana Veterans’ Access To Community Care

By Big Sky Times Report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Matt Rosendale (MT-02) today introduced a bicameral bill to ensure Montana veterans’ access to mental health care in their local communities.

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Daines Leads Bill Making Tax Relief For Montana Small Businesses Permanent

By Big Sky Times Report | May 18, 2023

Daines Leads Bill Making Tax Relief for Montana Small Businesses Permanent

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Tester Secures Full Custer Gallatin Flood Relief Funding

By Big Sky Times Report | May 18, 2023

Road Repair, Federal Disaster Relief Dollars From Tester-led Fy23 Federal Budget

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Governor Gianforte Announces Funding for Eight Treatment Courts

By Big Sky Times Report | May 18, 2023

Joined by treatment court advocates, Governor Greg Gianforte on May 10 announced permanent funding for eight treatment courts across Montana which are losing federal funding.

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Tester Backs Bipartisan Bill To Secure Southern Border By Extending Title 42 Authority

By Big Sky Times Report | May 17, 2023

Senator Has Consistently Opposed The Biden Administration’s Plan To End Title 42 Without A Comprehensive Solution In Place To Secure Our Borders