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News from May 2023

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At Homeland Security Hearing, Tester Presses For Answers On Sending Troops To The Border And Combating Fentanyl

By Big Sky Times Report | May 14, 2023

Senator: “i Don’t Think Ending The Practice Of Title 42 Makes A Lot Of Sense Right Now. I Am Concerned About The Administration’s Preparation, Or Lack Of It”

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Death count exceeds upper threshold of death expectancy during week April 29 in Montana

By Big Sky Times | May 14, 2023

Montana's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 29, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Governor Gianforte Bans Foreign Adversaries From Buying Montana Ag Land

By Big Sky Times Report | May 13, 2023

Governor prohibits countries like China and Russia from buying farmland, critical infrastructure, and homes near military assets

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CDC predicts 31 people in 45-64 age group in Montana died during week ending April 29

By Big Sky Times | May 13, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 31 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending April 29.

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‘They Did Not Do Their Job’ Tester Says Of Failed Silicon Valley Bank Executives

By Big Sky Times Report | May 13, 2023

At Banking Committee Hearing, Senator Grills Experts On Regulatory Failures, Calls For Clawing Back Executives’ Bonuses

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Analysis: Montana among 25 states not part of 'hyper-partisan' voter data group, study finds

By Big Sky Times Report | May 12, 2023

Montana is among 25 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Big Sky Times found.

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Governor Gianforte Defends Life

By Big Sky Times Report | May 12, 2023

Governor champions pro-life, pro-child, pro-family policies

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Tester Nominee For U.s. Marshal, Former Dawson County Sheriff Craig Anderson, Headed To Full Senate Vote

By Big Sky Times Report | May 12, 2023

U.S Senator Jon Tester’s nominee to be United States Marshal for the District of Montana, former Dawson County Sheriff Craig Anderson, passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today with strong bipartisan support and heads to a vote by the full U.S. Senate.

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May 10 sees Congressional Record publish “MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS” in the Senate section

By Big Sky Times | May 12, 2023

“MEASURES DISCHARGED PETITIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1601-S1602 on May 10

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Statement Regarding Montana Supreme Court Decision Lowering Standard Of Care For Women Seeking Abortions

By Big Sky Times Report | May 12, 2023

Statement from Montana Department of Justice regarding the state Supreme Court decision in Weems v. State of Montana

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Governor Gianforte Expands Access To Individualized Learning for Montana Students

By Big Sky Times Report | May 11, 2023

Governor Greg Gianforte this week signed a bill into law to expand proficiency-based and individualized learning opportunities for Montana students.

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Tester Statement On Opposition To Biden Administration Solar Tariff Rule

By Big Sky Times Report | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Jon Tester released the following statement on his vote to overturn a Biden Administration rule that removestariffs from solar materials made in China and shipped through third party countries to circumvent existing tariffs

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Daines, Cantwell Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Hydropower Bill

By Big Sky Times Report | May 11, 2023

Largest Bipartisan Commitment to Hydropower in Two Decades

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Tester, Moran Lead Bipartisan Bill To Enhance Air Service In Rural Communities

By Big Sky Times Report | May 10, 2023

Senators’ Bipartisan Small Community Air Service Enhancement Act Will Reauthorize Small Community Air Service Development Program, Lower Costs For Consumers

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Montana AG Seeks Sanctions Against Abortionists For Improper Lawsuit

By Big Sky Times Report | May 10, 2023

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a motion for sanctions against Planned Parenthood, other abortionists, and their counsel Monday in state district court after they knowingly and intentionally violated the laws of Montana and disrespected the judiciary and Montana’s system of government by bringing a lawsuit against a bill that wasn’t law.

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Daines Leads Bill To Ban Dod From Funding, Hosting Drag Queen Performances

By Big Sky Times Report | May 10, 2023

Calls Administration’s Explanation “Inadequate,” Asks for Further Clarification

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Week of April 22: 50 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Montana

By Big Sky Times | May 9, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 50 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 22.

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Icymi | New Daines Op-ed On Drag Shows For Kids At Military Bases, Other Woke Biden Policies Weakening Our Military

By Big Sky Times Report | May 9, 2023

Chinese Spy Balloons over our Bases and Drag Shows in them – Montana is Ground Zero for Biden’s Wokeness & Weakness

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Tester Presses Epa Administrator On Superfund Cleanup, Community Engagement

By Big Sky Times Report | May 9, 2023

Senator Blasts Biden Administration For Ignoring Community Feedback, Secures Commitment That Epa Will Work With Community Members

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AG Knudsen Marks Fentanyl Awareness Day With Somber Reminder To Montanans

By Big Sky Times Report | May 9, 2023

On Fentanyl Awareness Day, Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following statement warning Montanans of the dangerous drug