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News from June 2023

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Daines, Zinke, Rosendale Demand Answers To Biden Administration’s Flagrant Disregard Of Oil, Gas Land Leasing Laws

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Send Letter to Interior Secretary Haaland and BLM Director Stone-Manning requesting oversight

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Governor Gianforte Expands Work-Based Learning for Montana Students

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

overnor Greg Gianforte recently expanded work-based learning opportunities for Montana students, signing three bills into law to support schools in offering internships, apprenticeships, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

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CDC estimates 40 people in 65-74 age group in Montana died during week ending May 27

By Big Sky Times | Jun 11, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 40 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Montana deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending May 27

By Big Sky Times | Jun 11, 2023

Montana's death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending May 27, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Tester Nominee, Former Dawson County Sheriff Craig Anderson, Confirmed As Montana U.S. Marshal

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 11, 2023

U.S Senator Jon Tester’s nominee to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana, former Dawson County Sheriff Craig Anderson, was confirmed today in the Senate by unanimous consent.

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Tester Statement On Butte Visit From Forest Service Chief

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Following a visit from U.S. Forest Service Chief Randy Moore to the Basin Creek landscape near Butte, U.S. Senator Jon Tester issued the following statement

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CDC predicts 36 people in 45-64 age group in Montana died during week ending May 27

By Big Sky Times | Jun 10, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 36 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending May 27.

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Governor Gianforte Welcomes $80 Million Dvele Manufacturing Plant to Butte

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 10, 2023

Investment projected to create nearly 500 good-paying jobs

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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Resolution To Honor Nation’s Service Dogs

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Bipartisan Resolution To Designate September 20th As National Service Dog Day

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Daines, Ambassador Mcfaul Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize Bringing Marc Fogel Home, Designate Him As ‘wrongfully Detained’

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

U.S. Senator Steve Daines and former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul today sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken calling on the State Department to deem Marc Fogel as wrongfully detained and prioritize securing his release from Russia.

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Tester Leads Bipartisan Push To Recruit And Retain Wildland Firefighters

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Senator And Colleagues Push For Long Term Solutions: Better Pay, Support, And Time To Recover

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First Lady, Dolly Parton Announce Statewide Expansion of Imagination Library

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 9, 2023

Partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library will provide free books to Montana children from birth to age five in every Montana zip code

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After Tester’s Push, Montanans Will Finally Have More Accurate High-speed Internet Connectivity Maps

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

New Interactive Maps Will Allow Montanans To Search For Their Home Coverage And Lodge An Agency Complaint If It Is Inaccurate

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As Skies Fill With Smoke From Canadian Wildfires, Daines Calls For Full Reversal Of Disastrous 9th Circuit Cottonwood Decision

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

“If you woke up in D.C. today you may have heard the sound of birds coughing”

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Tester’s Bipartisan Letter Urges Administration To Reject Rule That Would Weaken American Supply Chains

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 8, 2023

Senators Tell Biden Administration Not To Implement Overly Burdensome Rule For Manufacturers And Utilities

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Clawing Back Compensation From Failed Bank Executives Is Aim Of Tester’s Bipartisan Bill

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Senator’s Bill Would Recoup Two Years Compensation From Failed Bank Executives, Bar Them From Future Participation In The Financial Industry For At Least Two Years

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Daines Demands Clarity On Pentagon’ Drag Show Policy

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Sends Letter to Defense Secretary Austin Asking for Official Pentagon Policy

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Tester, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Care Act To Support Veterans Caregivers

By Big Sky Times reports | Jun 7, 2023

Lawmakers Lead Bipartisan Push To Make Improvements To The Program Of Comprehensive Assistance For Family Caregivers

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Attorney General Knudsen Urges U.S. Senate To Pass Legislation To Crack Down On Imitate Fentanyl

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined 22 other state attorneys general in urging U.S. Senate leadership to pass the HALT Fentanyl Act immediately, he announced on June 1.

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Governor Gianforte Announces Transition at Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

By Big Sky Times Report | Jun 7, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte on June 2 announced Hank Worsech, who leads Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), will retire on June 2 after a long career in public service, including 21 years at FWP. Dustin Temple, deputy director at FWP, will succeed Worsech in leading the agency.