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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.
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September 23, 2018| View More
Tester Meets With Law Enforcement, Health Care Providers to Discuss Drug Epidemic
Tester said he appreciated everyone for bringing ideas to the table and noted that the federal government needs to do more to address addiction. Tester recently helped secure $1.5 billion in federal funds to help states deal with substance abuse by reauthorizing the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis …
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September 21, 2018| View More
Senate E-Filing Launches New Era in Campaign Disclosures
Advocates on and off Capitol Hill for Senate e-filing, including Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester, have been lobbying Congress for years to make the change, to no avail - until now.
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September 20, 2018| View More
Tester sponsors bill to strengthen benefits for teachers in Indian Country
Tester is sponsoring the bipartisan Tribal School Federal Insurance Parity Act to change current law and strengthen access to benefits for teachers at tribal schools, which will help recruit and retain quality teachers in Montana.
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September 12, 2018| View More
Missoula airport secures $8.7M federal grant for new terminal building project
"As our airport has continued to grow, it has become even more important to invest in and expand our facilities to meet the needs of the Missoula community," he said. "We're incredibly grateful to Senator Tester for helping us secure this funding and for his continual work on behalf of …
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September 11, 2018| View More
Senator Tester secures funding for C-130 aircraft apron
Senator Jon Tester says he secured $9 million to build a new aircraft apron for the Montana Air National Guard.
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September 4, 2018| View More
Last Best Outdoor Fest launches in Livingston
"It was just really an opportunity to showcase some of the businesses we have in Montana, that are women-owned that are very successful," Tester said. "I asked some questions about what would drive you out and what are your biggest challenges, and what do you like about this place? I …
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September 4, 2018| View More
Jewell, Tester talk mining ban, LWCF in Livingston
Jewell joined Montana's Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Tester here for the Last Best Outdoors Fest, an event celebrating the outdoor recreation industry and conservation.
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August 27, 2018| View More
ON ASBESTOS, I WON’T LET LIBBY’S LEGACY BE IGNORED
There's no place for asbestos in our communities. That's why we've been fighting to get this deadly, cancer-causing crap off our shelves, out of our attics, and away from our kids for decades.
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August 20, 2018| View More
Tester excited to help Plains secure new police vehicles
Tester was the only member of Montana's delegation to vote for the bipartisan agreement that made the investment possible.
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August 9, 2018| View More
East Rosebud Creek becomes part of wild and scenic river system with Trump's signature
"Today is the culmination of nearly a decade's worth of tireless work from Montanans who want to protect the East Rosebud for their kids and grandkids," Tester said.
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August 3, 2018| View More
Tester pushes for revisions to protect livestock sellers
Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. is throwing his support behind the Securing All Lives Stock Equitably Act, or the SALE Act, which is aimed at providing protections to livestock sellers when dealers default on their payments.
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July 12, 2018| View More
State-of-the-art plant adds 12 new, high-paying jobs
U.S. Senator Jon Tester, who was instrumental in helping Roger and Lisa Sammons secure a $5 million loan from the USDA Rural Development Program, spoke briefly at the event. "This is pretty neat," said Sen. Tester, who is the only farmer in the U.S. Senate and Montana's lone voice on …
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July 3, 2018| View More
Tester joins lawmakers from non-sales-tax states in push to overturn Sup Court ruling
"Montanans oppose a sales tax and our businesses shouldn't be forced to collect a sales tax to shore up the finances of other states," Tester said. "This bill reflects the overwhelming sentiment of Montanans and defends our state's businesses from getting into the sales tax business."
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June 28, 2018| View More
Seeley Lake Receives $500,000 Towards Sewer Project
U.S. Senator Jon Tester delivered a $2.5 million investment to protect clean water in Big Sky Country including $500,000 to Seeley Lake for the sewer project.
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June 26, 2018| View More
Tester urges lawmakers to pass a Farm Bill fit for Montana growers, ranchers
"This bill provides a safety net when Mother Nature deals us a drought and helps when prices are low in the market," Tester said. "This bill is particularly important right now because of the tariffs that are causing uncertainty and driving down prices at the farm gate."
