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July 23, 2022 at 7:04 AM

Loggers over Lawyers!

Economic  Dear John, This week two of my bipartisan bills to increase commonsense forest management passed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee. I’m glad to see these two bills come another step closer to becoming law. My first bill reverses the disastrous Cottonwood d…

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July 15, 2022 at 5:38 AM

Crushing New Inflation Numbers

Economic  Dear John, Another month of CRUSHING inflation numbers breaking the bank for families across Montana. Inflation surged higher than economists predicted last month—hitting 9.1%, the highest rate in 41 years.   Over the past year costs on everyday necessities have skyrockete…

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July 13, 2022 at 1:54 AM

President Biden's Administration Wants to Raise Taxes on Montana Families & Small Businesses

Economic  Dear John, It’s hard to believe that with a recession looming and President Biden’s administration’s inflation crisis raging on that my colleagues across the aisle would try once again to pass their massive, reckless spending plan that would raise taxes on Montana small bu…

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July 12, 2022 at 7:39 AM

I'm fighting to protect Montanans' retirement savings from woke political agendas

Dear John, In case you missed it, check out the Fox News story to read about how I'm fighting to protect Montanans retirement savings from President Biden's administration's woke agenda. A senior GOP lawmaker introduced legislation on Friday to block the White House from forcing financ…

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July 7, 2022 at 9:47 AM

I'm working to expand education opportunities for Montana students

Economic  Dear John, Montana students deserve every chance to succeed – an important part of that success is being enrolled in an education program that’s right for them.  That's why I helped introduce the “Educational Choice for Children Act,” which would expand education options …

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July 4, 2022 at 12:43 AM

Daines Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Protect Life

Economic  Dear John, The United States Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ends a historic injustice and rightfully ends one of the world’s most horrific abortion policies. The long overdue demise of court-imposed abortion policy  gives bright n…

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July 2, 2022 at 12:04 AM

Daines Introduces Bill to Support Pregnant Moms and Montana Families

Economic  Dear John, As founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus and a staunch supporter of life, I introduced a bill to allow pregnant moms to claim the Child Tax Credit for their unborn children. Montana parents start providing for their children as soon as the mother lear…

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June 30, 2022 at 4:00 AM

Daines to President Biden's Administration: Stop Ignoring Southern Border Crisis

Economic  Dear John, In the month of May, the number of migrants stopped at our southern border surged 33% compared to one year ago. President Biden's administration is continuing to ignore the crisis at our southern border, but Montanans know this crisis keeps getting worse. Mont…

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June 24, 2022 at 5:39 AM

Senate Advances Bipartisan Bills to Support Montana Ranchers

Economic  Dear John, Montana ranchers take pride in raising the best cattle and producing the highest-quality beef in the world. The last thing they should have to worry about is getting a fair price for their product. This week in the United States Senate, two bipartisan bills that…

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June 22, 2022 at 3:36 AM

Daines Surveys Montana Flood Damage

gEconomic  Dear John, After last week's catastrophic flooding in south central Montana, I traveled to Red Lodge and Gardiner to survey the damage and get a firsthand update from folks on the ground. On Thursday, I was joined by FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Lieutenant Gove…

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June 21, 2022 at 7:23 PM

Welcome to Team Daines!

Daines for Senate Friend - – let me be one of the first people to officially welcome you to Team Daines! It means so much to me and Cindy to have you on our team. We know with your support, we'll have another victory to celebrate in November 2020! We hope you'll take a moment to follo…

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June 18, 2022 at 3:49 AM

Daines: We Must Lower Prices at the Pump for MT Families

gEconomic  Dear John, The pain at the pump Montana families are feeling today is because of anti-American energy policies imposed by President Biden's administration.  Earlier this week, I went to the floor of the United States Senate to urge my colleagues to pass my bill which wou…

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June 15, 2022 at 5:31 AM

Daines Celebrates Flag Day

gEconomic  Dear John, For nearly 250 years, the American flag has served as a distinguished symbol of freedom. It represents the ideals that our nation was built upon, and for decades, brave men and women have carried its colors into battle to defend the United States of America. Wh…

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June 11, 2022 at 9:03 AM

Another Month of Record-High Inflation

Economic  Dear John, Inflation is up a crushing 8.6% hitting a brand new 40-year high. Montanans can’t afford the cost of President Biden's administrations' reckless spending proposals and anti-energy policies. Earlier this week, I discussed the out-of-control inflation crisis whi…

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June 8, 2022 at 8:47 AM

Daines Celebrates Yellowstone National Park's 150th Anniversary

Economic  Dear John, As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I’m glad to see my resolution to designate June 2022 as ‘Great Outdoors Month’ pass the United States Senate. From hunting and fly-fishing to backpacking and biking, exploring the great outdoors is part of our …

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May 28, 2022 at 5:18 AM

MT Mayors to President Biden's Administration: Lower Costs for MT Families

Economic  Dear John, Hardworking Montana families are feeling the sting of skyrocketing inflation that President Biden's administration continues to ignore.  Hear from the Mayors of Plains and Kalispell about how the inflation crisis is hurting Montana communities. As K…

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May 21, 2022 at 4:10 AM

Daines Introduces Bill to Increase the Baby Formula Supply for Montana Families

Dear John, Over 40% of Montana’s baby formula supply is out of stock, and Montana moms and dads are struggling to feed their babies because of it. This is a crisis for families in Montana, and we must prioritize the needs of these parents and children. That's why I introduced a bi…

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May 18, 2022 at 1:12 AM

Daines to President Biden's Administration: Secure Our Southern Border & Combat Rising Crime

Dear John, Montana is a northern border state with a southern border problem, and our families and communities are being directly impacted by the crisis on our southern border created by President Biden’s administration. For the safety of Montanans, it’s time for President Biden's a…

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May 14, 2022 at 5:41 AM

Join the Montana on the Rise Economic Summit!

Dear John, We already know Montana is the best place to live, but it’s also the best place to work and grow a business. From finance and high-tech to energy and manufacturing, Montana businesses are driving job creation and innovation. That's why I'm glad to announce my Montana “On…

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May 12, 2022 at 9:10 AM

Inflation Remains at 40-year High in April

Dear John, New inflation numbers came out this morning, and sadly, inflation in April remained at nearly a 40-year high under President Biden's administration. In states like Montana, inflation is at a jaw-dropping 9.8%, making it very tough for Montana families to make ends meet. A…

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May 11, 2022 at 10:51 AM

Daines Stands for Life in U.S. Senate

Dear John, My colleagues across the aisle are trying once again to pass their radical abortion bill, the “Abortion on Demand Until Birth Act.” This barbaric bill would mandate every single state to be a late-term abortion state like California or New York, where unborn children can…

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May 7, 2022 at 2:00 AM

Daines' Bill to Help Montanans Navigate Public Lands Signed into Law

Dear John, As a fifth generation Montanan and avid sportsman, I know how firsthand about the importance of public access to public lands. Last week, my bipartisan bill to make it easier for folks to explore Montana’s outdoors and navigate Montana public lands was signed into law. …

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May 5, 2022 at 10:51 AM

SCOTUS Leak is Unprecedented, Reprehensible

Dear John, Leaking a draft opinion by the Supreme Court is unprecedented and reprehensible. There should be an immediate investigation into who is responsible as it is a clear attempt to intimidate the Court. With that said, if the draft opinion stands, the Court will have righted a…

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April 29, 2022 at 9:40 AM

Daines: Energy Security = National Security

Dear John, In case you missed it, check out the Washington Examiner story with my take on the importance of Made in Montana and Made in America energy. Montana GOP Sen. Steve Daines said Russian President Vladimir Putin has the European Union “over a barrel” as it scrambles to secure r…

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April 23, 2022 at 4:42 AM

Daines: We Must Secure our Southern Border!

Dear John, President Biden's administration has ignored the crisis at our southern border for far too long. Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis, and the lack of care and inaction by President Biden’s administration is only hurting our communities more. O…

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April 21, 2022 at 10:00 AM

Daines Marks National Park Week

Dear John, Happy National Park Week! Earlier this month, my bipartisan resolution to designate April 16, 2022 through April 24, 2022 National Park Week passed the U.S. Senate. Our national parks and public lands help set us apart from the rest of the world, and Montana’s gateway …

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April 19, 2022 at 6:27 PM

Daines Becomes One of First American Leaders to Visit Ukraine Since Russia’s Invasion

Dear John, Last week, I went to Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv and Bucha to see firsthand the aftermath of Vladimir Putin’s horrific war crimes against the innocent people of Ukraine. There is indisputable evidence of Putin’s war crimes—the images of shallow mass g…

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April 13, 2022 at 5:22 AM

Inflation Continues to Spiral Out of Control in March

Dear John, Inflation under President Biden's administration continues to spiral out of control. According to new inflation numbers out this morning, in March, inflation hit ANOTHER 40-year high. Compared to one year ago, Montanans are paying 8.5% more on everything from gas to groc…

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April 8, 2022 at 3:37 AM

We Must Increase Montana Energy Production Now!

Dear John, Last week, President Biden's administration resorted to tapping into the nation’s oil reserves to try and cover up the ramifications of its disastrous anti-American energy policies. These desperate moves are not the solution—investing in Montana and American energy produc…

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April 5, 2022 at 12:12 PM

Inflation is Costing Montana Families an Extra $5,200 This Year

Dear John, Montana families will be spending an extra $5,200 this year on everyday necessities thanks to the inflation crisis caused by President Biden's administration. Instead of fixing the problem, they're adding fuel to the already out-of-control inflation dumpster fire by prop…

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March 31, 2022 at 10:36 AM

President Biden's Administration Proposes More Reckless Spending

Dear John, This week, President Biden's administration released its proposed budget. Sadly, the budget proposed by President Biden’s administration is packed full of wasteful spending that will add trillions of dollars to the national debt, increase taxes on Montanans and small busi…

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March 29, 2022 at 9:57 AM

RECAP: Daines’ Bipartisan Senate Trip to Poland, Germany to Discuss Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Dear John, I joined a bipartisan delegation to Poland and Germany to discuss Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.  There is good and evil in this world, and my Senate colleagues and I saw that firsthand with Putin’s war of aggression against the people of Ukraine.  Meeting with U.…

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March 23, 2022 at 11:08 AM

Daines: It's Time to End the Travel Mask Mandate

Dear John, Last week, my effort to strike down the overreaching travel mask mandate imposed by President Biden's administration passed the U.S. Senate. This travel mask mandate has been in place for far too long. Corey Aldridge, CEO and general manager of the Missoula Urban Transpo…

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March 19, 2022 at 11:21 AM

Daines Stands with MT Truckers Fighting for Freedom

Trucker Video Dear John, Overreaching COVID-19 mandates imposed by President Biden's administration are wreaking havoc on our entire country. They’re hurting Montana small businesses, burdening the labor force and worsening the supply chain crisis. This week, I met with Montanan De…

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March 17, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Prices Surge Under President Biden's Administration

Dear John, This month’s inflation numbers show costs under President Biden’s administration continue to soar and are at a 40-year high. Compared to one year ago, prices on nearly everything have skyrocketed. Used cars and trucks cost over 41% more. Montanans are paying 40% more for …

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March 10, 2022 at 11:50 AM

Daines: It's Time to Unleash American Energy

Dear John, Now more than ever we must support American energy development to help lower energy costs for Montana families and support our partners and allies. Take a look at what’s happening in Europe and Russia as it relates to energy prices and national security – all of which ar…

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March 7, 2022 at 3:30 AM

ICYMI: Daines fights for Montana Ranchers

Dear John, In case you missed it, check out my op-ed about cracking down on big packers and increasing fairness for Montana Ranchers: In Montana, cattle outnumber people by nearly three to one, so it’s no wonder that Montana beef plays such a large role in our rich legacy of agriculture …

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March 5, 2022 at 6:56 AM

Daines Votes to Strike Down Vaccine Mandate for MT Healthcare Workers

Dear John, This week, my effort to strike down the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Montana healthcare workers, which was imposed by President Biden's administration, passed the U.S. Senate. While I’m glad to see my effort pass, I’m extremely disappointed that my colleagues across the a…

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February 27, 2022 at 3:31 AM

Montana Ranchers Deserve a Fair Price for their Product

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February 25, 2022 at 3:42 AM

Daines Celebrates National FFA Week

Dear John, Following passage of my Senate resolution, this week is officially National FFA Week! I’m glad to recognize the important work that FFA does to support young Montanans and prepare them for their future jobs in ag.  In July, I met virtually with MT FFA members. M…

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February 23, 2022 at 9:06 AM

Daines: We Must Hold Lawless Cities Accountable

Dear John, Crime is skyrocketing across the country, and sadly some local leaders are choosing to sit idly by while crime runs rampant in their cities. These lawless cities must be held accountable. Congress must do everything we can to ensure cities are enforcing the rule of law a…

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February 19, 2022 at 7:16 AM

Daines Demands Accountability for Biden’s War on Made in MT Energy

Dear John, On Day One, President Biden's administration launched a war on made in America and made in Montana energy. It took them only six hours to kill the Keystone XL pipeline, along with thousands of good-paying jobs and tax revenue that came with it. President Biden's administ…

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February 17, 2022 at 6:55 AM

I'm Fighting for Commonsense Forest Management in Congress

Dear John, We must do everything we can to manage our forests before they manage us. Better forest management will support good-paying timber jobs in Montana and help keep Montana families and communities safe by reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires like we experienced last s…

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February 14, 2022 at 6:46 PM

Costs for Montana Families Continue to Rise Under President Biden's Administration

Dear John, Prices on everyday necessities continues to rise for Montana families under President Biden’s administration. It costs almost $40 more to fill up your pick-up than it did a year ago. A quick trip to the grocery store for simple ingredients is putting a huge dent in Montan…

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February 12, 2022 at 6:23 AM

We Must Hold Members of Congress Accountable & Pass My Bipartisan Bill to Ban them from Trading & Owning Individual Stocks

Dear John, Members of Congress are elected to serve, not to be served. Montanans and folks across the country have lost faith in Congress. I'm working to fix that and restore trust in this institution. This week, I introduced a bipartisan bill with Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warre…

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February 8, 2022 at 8:30 AM

We Must Support Montana Gateway Communities and Public Lands

Dear John, Our national parks and public lands set us apart from the rest of the world, and Montana’s gateway communities know firsthand the benefits and challenges they bring. Increased recreation on our public lands and national parks supports jobs and boosts local economies. Howe…

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November 2, 2021 at 7:44 AM

The Democrats' Reckless Tax & Spend Spree will Devastate Montana Families & Businesses

liIt ea Dear John, President Biden and Congressional Democrats are gearing up to pass their multitrillion dollar reckless tax and spending spree bill in Congress without any bipartisan input.  Their radical bill is packed full with liberal priorities and spending programs that will …

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October 19, 2021 at 1:18 AM

Daines’ Push for In-Person Learning for New Students at Montana Job Corps Pays Off

Dear John, As you may know, I have been a long-time advocate for Montana Job Corps centers. That’s why I’ve championed efforts to support them and help ensure Montanans have the tools they need to succeed in the work force. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, training at our …

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October 14, 2021 at 6:18 AM

Daines Continues Fight Against Vaccine Mandates

Dear John, Since the start of the pandemic, I've been a strong supporter of the safe, effective and free COVID-19 vaccine, and have consistently encouraged Montanans to talk to their doctor and get vaccinated.  While I’m pro-vaccine, I’m anti-mandate. I believe President Biden’s vac…

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October 8, 2021 at 11:54 PM

Daines Votes Against Fiscal Insanity

Dear John, Yesterday the Democrats raised the nation’s debt limit so they can spend more of your hard-earned money.   I fought back and voted against this fiscal insanity. I think it is irresponsible for Congress to increase the nation’s debt limit without taking any steps to actual…

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