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November 14, 2018| View More
Tester Pushes Bill to Address Missing and Murdered Native Women Epidemic Closer to Final Vote
After introducing Savanna's Act last year to help address the Missing and Murdered Native Women epidemic, U.S. Senator Jon Tester and his colleagues on the Senate Indian Affairs Committee unanimously voted to advance this critical piece of legislation today, moving it one step closer to becoming law.
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October 19, 2018| View More
Tester Announces $355,500 Grant to Keep Aging Veterans Living Independently in Eastern Montana
Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Jon Tester today announced a $355,500 grant to the organization "Action for Eastern Montana" to ensure local veterans can remain independent and stay in their own homes as they age.
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October 19, 2018| View More
Tester Honors Great Falls Resident for Adoption Work
"Every child deserves a loving family and a stable home," Tester said. "Darcy's critical work has made a life-changing impact on hundreds of kids in Montana, and our great state is better for it."
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October 12, 2018| View More
Tester Announces Helena Veteran and Mental Health Advocate Appointed to National Veterans Mental Health Commission
U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced that Helena veteran and mental health advocate Matt Kuntz has been appointed to a VA commission that will help improve mental health care for America's veterans.
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October 12, 2018| View More
Tester Introduces Bill to Fund Milk River Project, Irrigate Cropland Benefitting 1 Million People
After Tester spoke to the St. Mary's Working Group this week, he drafted a bill to ensure the federal government picks up 75 percent of the tab for the major water project. Currently, the federal portion of the project is 26 percent, burdening local jurisdictions with a hefty bill.
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October 11, 2018| View More
Glacier Rail Park officially open for business
"It's going to be more jobs to the region, it's going to be safer because we are going to be able to do some things with the rails to make the community safer and its really going to transform the whole community and allow it to grow in a 21st …
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October 11, 2018| View More
Tester’s Yellowstone Gateway Protection Act clears key committee vote
"Some places are more precious than gold," Tester said. "My bill will ensure outdoor recreation businesses can continue to thrive in the region, and will protect one of our nation's greatest treasures for generations to come."
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October 9, 2018| View More
Tester questions staff shortage at Sidney ag lab
The Agricultural Resource Service is hearning concerns from U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., about staffing shortages at the Northern Plains Agricultural Research Laboratory in Sidney.
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October 6, 2018| View More
Tester introduces corporate tax bill in response to Three Forks plant lockout
In response to the lockout of union workers at a Three Forks talc plant, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester has introduced a bill that would eliminate tax breaks and raise tax rates for corporations during labor lockouts.
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September 26, 2018| View More
Tester quizzes Secretary Wilkie during “state of the VA” Senate hearing
Tester praised the VA on its progress and members of his committee, chaired by Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Georgia, for funding the agency at record levels and passing key reforms.
