Press Releases
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April 13, 2021| View More
Tester Congratulates Hot Springs’ EmmaRae Rassmussen on Acceptance to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Senator nominated Rassmussen and 18 other Montanans for Army, Navy, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies’ classes of 2025
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April 13, 2021| View More
Tester Pushes for Robust Resources for Military Research in First Hearing as Defense Chair
Chairman: “when it comes to federal funding priorities, few things are more important than innovation and research”
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April 12, 2021| View More
Tester Secures $1.8 Million in Funding to Support Economic Recovery, Small Businesses in Yellowstone County
Senator announces establishment of a Revolving Loan Fund for the Big Sky Economic Development Corporation in Billings
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April 12, 2021| View More
Tester Secures $1.65 Million in Funding to Support Economic Recovery, Small Businesses in Northern Montana
Senator announces establishment of a Revolving Loan Fund for the Bear Paw Development Corporation
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April 8, 2021| View More
Our Lady of the Rockies Tram Approved to Cross I-15 Following Tester Efforts
Senator has worked alongside the Our Lady of the Rockies organization for years to get highway crossing clearance, paving way for next steps
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April 8, 2021| View More
Tester Secures More Than $15 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Affordable Housing Across Montana
Senator was the only member of Montana delegation to vote for funding that will bolster housing construction and maintenance in Montana communities
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April 7, 2021| View More
Chairman Tester, VA Secretary McDonough Wrap Up Three Day Montana Tour with Veterans Listening Session at Montana National Guard Headquarters & Visit to Fort Harrison VA Medical Center
Final day of Secretary’s Montana tour included stops at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center, Guard Headquarters, and Fort …
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April 6, 2021| View More
Chairman Tester, VA Secretary McDonough Host Listening Session with Veterans at Montana State University in Bozeman
Day two of Secretary’s Montana visit included stops at Yellowstone National Cemetery, Bozeman VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, …
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April 6, 2021| View More
New Primary Care Clinic Opens Doors to Helena Area Veterans Following Efforts from Tester, who will Host VA Secretary at Facility Tomorrow
Senator helped secure funds in 2019 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill to invest in VA infrastructure and streamline care for vets
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April 5, 2021| View More
Chairman Tester, VA Secretary McDonough Host Listening Session with Veterans at Montana State University in Billings
Day one of Secretary’s Montana visit focuses on COVID relief, rural and women veterans, and mental health care
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April 2, 2021| View More
Tester Secures More Than $600,000 for Montana State Veterans Homes in Columbia Falls & Glendive
Chairman announces funding to help State Veterans Homes combat the COVID pandemic and protect veterans
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April 2, 2021| View More
Tester Brings in More Than $12 Million in Critical Support for Montana Counties Through Secure Rural Schools Program
Senator’s efforts to fund Secure Rural Schools program pays off big for Montana communities
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April 1, 2021| View More
VA to Vaccinate National Archives and Records Administration Staff Following Bipartisan Push from Tester, Moran
Senators recently urged President to expedite vaccine distribution for National Personnel Records Center staff to tackle growing backlog and provide vets with timelier access to benefits
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April 1, 2021| View More
VA Begins Vaccinating Montana Veterans and Spouses Following Signing of Tester’s SAVE LIVES Act
Montana VA Health Care System begins vaccinating veterans, spouses, and caregivers in Kalispell and Billings following Tester’s efforts
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April 1, 2021| View More
Montana Will Receive an Additional 7,560 COVID Vaccine First Doses Next Week, Bringing Total Weekly Allotment to 41,610—Tester Announces
State slated to get 41,610 total doses, up from 34,050 last week, including more than 15,000 single-shot Johnson & Johnson doses
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March 31, 2021| View More
Tester Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Help Montana Rural Electric Co-ops Keep the Lights On Amid COVID-19
Senator’s legislation will allow rural electric co-ops and rural telecom providers to refinance certain debts amid coronavirus-related financial hardship
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March 30, 2021| View More
In Kalispell, Tester Talks Benefits of COVID Relief with Small Business Owners & Community Leaders, Stops By Kalispell VA Vaccine Clinic
Senator: “The American Rescue Plan provides critical resources that’ll get Montana businesses, schools, and communities reopened as quickly as possible.”
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March 29, 2021| View More
In the Electric City, Tester joins Local Small Business & Economic Leaders to Examine How COVID Relief is Helping the Community
Senator: “The American Rescue Plan provides critical resources that’ll get Montana businesses, schools, and communities reopened as quickly as possible.”
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March 26, 2021| View More
Tester Secures Commitment from Treasury Secretary that American Rescue Plan’s $340 Million Meant for Montana Municipalities Can’t be Skimmed Off the Top by States
Senator fought to secure direct funding for Montana cities, towns, and counties in American Rescue Plan, was only …
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March 26, 2021| View More
Tester, Fischer Push Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Safety at Rural Train Crossings
Senators’ Right Track Act comes in the aftermath of several accidents in Montana;
