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58 New Officers Graduate From The Montana Law Enforcement Academy

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 7, 2023

Fifty-eight new officers who will serve in 37 agencies across the state graduated on June 30 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice.

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Tester Pushes Biden Administration To Provide Flexibility For Rural Nursing Homes, Reject One-size-fits-all Mandate

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

In Letter To The Office Of Management And Budget (Omb), Senator Emphasizes Workforce Challenges Facing Rural America And Underserved Areas

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Governor Gianforte Solicits Public Comment on Workers’ Compensation Judge Applicants

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 6, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on July 6 announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to the vacancy for the Montana Workers’ Compensation judgeship.

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Analysis: Montana ranked #36 for gun sales in 2022

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Montana ranked #36 for guns sales in 2022, with an estimated 134,139 guns sold, according to federal data compiled in a new report by SafeHome.org.

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Tester Leads Bipartisan Bill To Beef Up Livestock Disaster Relief For Montana Ranchers

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Senator’s Bipartisan Livestock Disaster Relief Act Will Help Ensure That Montana Ranchers Receive The Relief They Need To Respond To Future Disasters

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Governor Gianforte Recognizes Veterans in Miles City

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 5, 2023

Continuing his 56 County Tour in eastern Montana, Governor Greg Gianforte this week recognized four veterans in Miles City with the 2022 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation.

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Tester Secures $629 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law To Bolster High Speed Internet Across Montana, Serve More Than 100k Households & Businesses

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Funding comes from broadband equity, access, and deployment (bead) program that senator tester helped write into law; More than 100k unserved locations in montana anticipated to receive coverage

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Tester Calls On Federal Agencies To Assist First Responders, Clean Up Yellowstone River Train Derailment

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Senator urges action from DOT, FEMA, EPA

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Daines Slams Senate Democrats For Undermining Montanans’ 2nd Amendment Rights

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the United States Senate voted to allow the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) unconstitutional federal registry for firearms with stabilizing braces to stay in place.

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Tester Statement On Reports Epa Has Worked To Discredit Butte Scientists

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 2, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement on reports that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has worked to discredit scientists in Butte

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Daines Demands Information On Great Falls Gun Shop Search

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 1, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to the IRS demanding more information after Highwood Creek Outfitters in Great Falls was searched by federal agents on June 14, 2023.

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Tester Demands Answers And Transparency From Biden Administration On Great Falls Gun Store Investigation

By Big Sky Times Report | Jul 1, 2023

In letter to irs and atf, senator seeks answers regarding the recent search of highwood creek outfitters

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Daines Slams Biden For Embracing Radical Agenda, Proposing The Breaching Of Hydropower Dams

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines today delivered remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference slamming President Biden’s radical anti-energy agenda that includes breaching dams on the Lower Snake River.

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Federal judge: Lovell 'exemplified the very best traits of a trial judge'

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

The U.S. District Court of Montana recently announced the death of Senior Judge Charles C. Lovell.

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In Billings, Tester Hosts Pact Act Implementation Roundtable With Montana Veterans & Advocates

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

Tester met with va officials, vsos, and veterans to discuss va’s sustained efforts to expand health care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans and survivors under his historic bill

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Governor Gianforte Visits with 4-H Students, Nursing Home Residents on 56 County Tour

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

During a three-day swing through eastern Montana on his 56 County Tour, Governor Greg Gianforte visited Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home to meet with residents and local 4-H students.

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Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division Offers Mobile Driver Services In Red Lodge

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 30, 2023

In response to increased demand and to further support customers in Carbon County, Montana’s Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) will offer a weeklong mobile licensing event beginning July 10 in Red Lodge in the Veterans Memorial Civic Center parking lot.

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Tester’s Bill To Crack Down On Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking Clears Key Senate Hurdle

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Senator’s fend off fentanyl act will impose tougher sanctions on cartels, declare international trafficking of fentanyl a national emergency

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Daines, Miller-meeks Lead Colleagues In Effort To Provide Tax Relief For Pregnant Moms

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Introduce bicameral bill to allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit

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Governor Gianforte Extends Housing Task Force

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 29, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 29 extended his housing task force, which he launched in July 2022, through June 2025.