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News from the Office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As a result of his Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week secured $1,375,897 in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for 35 renewable energy infrastructure projects in Montana. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congressional delegation to support the Inflation Reduction Act, which increased REAP grant amounts and increased program funding by $820 million through Fiscal Year 2031 (FY31). “Montanans know we need to increase energy production here in our state, which is why I fought to secure investments like this to help ensure folks have reliable access to affordable en...
News from CSKT Natural Resources PABLO — On Aug. 28, 2023, the CSKT Natural Resources Department Water Monitoring & Measurement Program observed that water levels at Mission Reservoir had dropped to a point that raised safety concerns for the local fish populations and overall fisheries ecosys...
News from the Montana Department of Commerce HELENA — The Montana Department of Commerce announced recently that application periods for four grant programs aimed at bolstering tribal business development and strengthen indigenous entrepreneurship in Montana are now open. The grant funding is prov...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Aug. 28 the launch of the second annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Last year, we received hundreds of submissions ...
POLSON — Mr. Turnier Esperance will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” on Thursday, September 7 at Polson Senior Center. Turnier is a native Haitian. He emigrated to the United States and eventually became a Pfizer executive. After re...
A former Montana Highway Patrolman from Ronan has started a Gofundme to raise money to finish building his family home and to access additional healthcare to deal with trauma stemming from his previous work as a trooper. Zach Miller served as a highway patrolman from February of 2014 until November of 202...
News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation has received picnic tables and benches for its “Garden for Life” community garden. The tables and benches were funded by a Community Challenge Grant from AARP Livable Communities and AARP Montana. The grant pro...
News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — The National Sheriffs’ Association – a group representing thousands of sheriffs, deputies, and other law enforcement professionals – recently announced their formal support for U.S. Senator Jon Tester’s bipartisan Assisting...
BIG SANDY — As a part of his continued effort to ensure that Montana victims of crime have the resources they need to get back on their feet, U.S. Senator Jon Tester secured $4.9 million to maintain and enhance crime victim services in the state. The funding comes from the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) a...
FLATHEAD RESERVATION — On Aug. 30, the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes along with Northern Rockies Team 1, rescinded the Flathead River closure at Perma Bridge. This request was for the safety of fishermen and recreationalists due to the River Road East Fire.
