Press Releases
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February 26, 2021| View More
Montana to Receive a Significant Increase in COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Next Week Following Tester Push
Senator pushed Biden Administration to escalate vaccine allocations to Montana after low per capita numbers last week
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February 25, 2021| View More
Southwest Airlines to Bring New Flights to Bozeman, Tester Announces
Southwest to offer nonstop service to and from Denver, Las Vegas
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February 24, 2021| View More
Tester Demands Postal Service Reverse Embargo on Mailing Live Animals
Senator: “I am hearing directly from Montanans that are suffering because of this short-sighted decision”
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February 24, 2021| View More
Tester Secures Increase of 600,000 Doses for Veterans Next Week After Pressing VA on COVID-19 Vaccine Response
VA confirms increase in doses following Chairman’s efforts to boost allotment and reach more veterans and staff in rural areas
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February 24, 2021| View More
Tester Secures More Than $1 Million for Rocky Boy Schools’ Head Start
Funding will provide critical resources for young families, promote early childhood development
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February 24, 2021| View More
Tester Secures Nearly $1.5 Million for Eastern Montana Head Start
Funding will provide critical resources for young families, promote early childhood development
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February 24, 2021| View More
Tester Secures More Than $5 Million for Great Falls Area Head Start
Funding will provide critical resources for young families, promote early childhood development
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February 23, 2021| View More
Tester Throws Support Behind Montana Resolution Prioritizing Milk River Project
Senator is pushing Congress to increase investments in critical northcentral Montana infrastructure project
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February 23, 2021| View More
Tester, Moran Urge Top Biden Administration COVID-19 Response Officials to Prioritize Vets in Vaccine Supply Chain
At meeting, Chairman and Ranking Member highlighted the critical need to bolster the national supply chain to increase VA’s allotment of vaccines for veterans and staff
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February 23, 2021| View More
Tester Introduces Bill to Restore Amtrak Furloughed Employees, Full Service to the Hi-Line
Senator: “These cuts were an attack on rural America, and my legislation will right that wrong”
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February 23, 2021| View More
Tester Leads Colleagues in Designating Public Schools Week to Recognize Critical Role of Public Education
Senator: “A strong public education system is the key to providing our kids with the tools they need to reach their full potential”
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February 22, 2021| View More
Tester, Crapo, Moran Lead Bipartisan Push to Provide Disabled Veterans Full Military Benefits
Bipartisan Major Richard Star Act would allow 42,000 combat-injured veterans to receive both disability compensation and retired pay
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February 19, 2021| View More
Tester, Moran Urge President Biden to Include VA Secretary on Defense Production Act Committee to Combat COVID-19
Senators renew push to give VA a seat at the table and elevate the needs of veterans nationwide during current and future crises
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February 19, 2021| View More
More than 500 Bozeman Area Veterans and Staff to Receive COVID-19 Vaccines Today Following Tester Efforts
Senator secured funding in CARES Act for vaccine development and pushed Administration to protect veterans and VA staff in rural areas across Montana
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February 18, 2021| View More
Montana Vets Will Get Continued Debt Relief During COVID-19 Following Tester Push
VA announces extension of debt relief options for veterans nationwide through September 30 due to ongoing pandemic;
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February 17, 2021| View More
100 Glendive Area Veterans and Staff to Receive First COVID-19 Vaccines Today Following Tester Efforts
Senator secured funding in CARES Act for vaccine development and pushed Administration to protect veterans and VA staff in rural areas across Montana
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February 16, 2021| View More
Tester to Biden Administration: Montana Needs Fair Share of Vaccines
Senator pushes for answers about why Montana vaccine allocations are low, stresses state’s performance efficiently distributing shots
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February 12, 2021| View More
BREAKING: Tester to Take Gavel as Chairman of Powerful Defense Appropriations Subcommittee
Senator will have jurisdiction over defense spending, including for Montana’s military installations;
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February 11, 2021| View More
Tester-Backed COVID-19 Relief Bill for Montana Vets Clears House Hurdle
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee includes critical provisions championed by Chairman
