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Montana AG on elder abuse: 'Montanans should keep in contact and talk frequently with older friends, neighbors, and relatives'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

In recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen advised Montanans to look out for their elderly neighbors, friends and relatives as older Americans are frequently the targets of scams.

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Tester’s Bill To Approve Veterans Construction Projects At Fort Harrison Va Heads To President’s Desk

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Bipartisan Legislation Would Authorize The Construction Of A New Central Utility Plant And Parking Garage At Fort Harrison In Montana; First Step In Series Of Projects To Modernize Fort Harrison Campus

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Tester Reflects On Yellowstone Flood Anniversary, Celebrates Nearly $1 Billion In Targeted Federal Aid

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Senator Secured Full Recovery Funding For Yellowstone National Park, Custer Gallatin National Forest

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Stevensville MVD Driver Services Office Moving To Hamilton

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division’s (MVD) Stevensville office is moving to a new location that will offer a more central location, improved customer experience, and expanded services starting on Monday, June 26.

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Governor Gianforte Praises Bill To Ratify Fort Belknap Indian Community Water Rights Compact

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 20, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 14 announced his support for the bipartisan Fort Belknap Indian Community (FBIC) Water Settlement Act, introduced on June 14 by U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester.

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Daines Introduces Bill To Help Montanans Make Educated Decisions When Taking Out Student Loans

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today introduced a bill to help inform Montana students and their families on major financial decisions during the student loan decision-making process.

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Tester Secures More Than $47 Million For High-speed Internet Connectivity In Montana

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Funding Will Come From The Senator’s Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act

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AG Knudsen Recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and Division of Criminal Investigation administrator Bryan Lockerby joined officials at Stockman Bank in Billings on June 15, on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, to remind Montana seniors to be aware and take precautions as bad actors commonly prey on the elderly population.

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Governor Gianforte Signs Historic Pro-Family, Pro-Jobs Budget

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 19, 2023

Delivering on his promise to hold the line on state spending well below inflation and help Montanans keep more of what they earn, Governor Greg Gianforte today signed into law a historic pro-family, pro-jobs budget.

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AG Knudsen Files Lawsuit Demanding Transparency From National Association Of Attorneys General

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a lawsuit in state district court on June 7 against the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) asking the court to require the group to follow state law and provide a complete and transparent accounting of assets under the organization’s management that lawfully belong to Montanans.

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Fraternal Order Of Police Announces Support For Tester’s Bipartisan Bill To Combat Drug Trafficking

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 18, 2023

Nation’s Largest Police Union Issues Letter Of Support Backing Senator’s Anti Drugs Act To Support Law Enforcement Efforts To Combat The Drug Epidemic And Boost Border Security

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Governor Gianforte Celebrates Expansion of Felco Industries

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

New facility to support a dozen additional good-paying jobs

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Great Falls MVD Office Moves Locations To Improve Customer Service

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

The Montana Motor Vehicle Division’s (MVD) Great Falls office is moving to a new location that will offer an improved customer experience, expanded services, and increased visibility starting on Monday, June 19.

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Tester, Rounds Lead Bipartisan Effort To Expand Critical Program For Student Veterans Nationwide

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 17, 2023

Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Ensure At Least One Vetsuccess On Campus Counselor Is Located In Every State; Establish Vetsuccess On Campus Program In Montana And South Dakota

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Governor Gianforte Champions New Laws to Promote Public Safety, Strengthen Schools

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Continuing his third annual 56 County Tour in Flathead and Lake counties, Governor Greg Gianforte on June 9 championed new laws to promote public safety and strengthen schools.

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AG Knudsen Files Lawsuit To Block Biden Administration Policy That Increases Montanans’ Flood Insurance Rates

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and nine other state attorneys general are suing the Biden administration over its new “Equity in Action” methodology used to calculate flood insurance rates that would force Montanans to pay hundreds of dollars more per year.

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Tester, Cassidy, Grassley, Thune & Stabenow Stand Up For American Farmers By Combating Chinese Dumping

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

As part of their continued efforts to counter China and stand up for American farmers and agricultural producers, U.S. Senators Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), John Thune (R-S.D.), and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

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Attorney General’s Office Secures Guilty Plea From State Prison Inmate Who Viciously Attacked Correctional Officers

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

A Missoula man serving a life sentence in state prison for a 2017 double murder, in which he tried to dissolve victims in acid after fatally stabbing them, admitted to an attack on correctional officials that left one with a traumatic brain injury and broken ribs, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced on June 6.

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Governor Gianforte Hosts Town Hall in Eureka

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Recognizes veterans, 99-year-old landowner participating in Block Management

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Tester Secures $119.9 Million For High-speed Internet Connectivity For 61,000 Montanans

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 15, 2023

Funding Will Come From Senator’s American Rescue Plan Act (Arpa)