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September 29, 2022 at 5:42 AM

We must UNLEASH Montana Energy & LOWER COSTS for Families

Economic  Dear John, To appease the woke green machine, President Biden's administration has enacted disastrous decisions that are detrimental to Made in Montana and Made in America energy.  Our nation is on the verge of an an energy crisis that has put a strain on hardworking Monta…

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September 17, 2022 at 6:15 AM

Border Crisis & Social Media Giants

Economic  Dear John, Deadly drugs like fentanyl are devastating Montana communities and families, and they’re flooding into our state because of President Biden’s administration's disastrous open border policies. Now, these deadly drugs are being sold to teenagers and young adults o…

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September 15, 2022 at 5:49 AM

Inflation is UP, again

Economic  Dear John, Damning new inflation numbers confirmed what Montanans already know —prices are still outrageously high. The inflation crisis fueled by President Biden's administration's reckless spending policies is still spiraling out of control. In August, inflation was up 8…

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September 13, 2022 at 2:41 AM

🚨 Montanans' Retirement Savings are at Risk 🚨

Economic  Dear John, Montanans should not have to pay the price for the whims of wokeness with their hard-earned life savings. I’m concerned that financial institutions are putting environmental, social and  governance (ESG) priorities over the security of Montanans’ retirement savi…

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September 7, 2022 at 8:50 AM

Daines Receives Nonpartisan Democracy Award

Economic  Dear John, This week, I received the “Life in Congress – Workplace Environment” Democracy Award from the nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation. Congress is here to serve, not be served. That’s why I believe creating a positive workplace environment helps ensure w…

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September 3, 2022 at 9:41 AM

Daines Addresses Issues Facing Montana and the West

Economic  Dear John, As the Chairman of the Senate Western Caucus, I brought local and national leaders together to discuss issues facing Montana and the West including the recent flooding in Yellowstone, Montana ag, wildlife management and active forest management. Watch a recap of…

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August 31, 2022 at 8:56 AM

Southern Border Crisis Threatens MT Communities

Economic  Dear John, Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis. Fentanyl is coming from Mexico to Montana just a few days after it crosses the border and devastating our communities—so far this year fentanyl seizures have already doubled last year’s. Hear fro…

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August 27, 2022 at 3:46 AM

BEWARE: The IRS is expanding

Economic  Dear John, With the raging inflation crisis still crushing Montana families, President Biden's Administration now wants you to pay off someone else’s student loans. Make no mistake: this student loan policy is a debt transfer from the wealthy and elite to hard working Mon…

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August 26, 2022 at 1:01 AM

ICYMI: Forest Management Bill to Reverse ‘Cottonwood decision’ Clears Senate Committee

Economic  Dear John, In case you missed it, check out this story from the Flathead Beacon about my bill that would remove roadblocks to reduce catastrophic wildfire risk and increase timber management in Montana: Billed by Montana’s congressional delegation as a top forest-manage…

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August 23, 2022 at 1:01 AM

Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Montana Moms

Economic  Dear John, We need to be doing everything we can to support Montana moms – including at the  TSA screening checkpoint. That's why I teamed up with my colleagues across the aisle in the House and Senate to introduce a bipartisan bill to make it easier for Montana moms to sa…

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August 20, 2022 at 2:29 AM

BEWARE: The IRS is expanding

Economic  Dear John, Thanks to President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle, the IRS will be SUPERSIZED to go after Montana small businesses and family farms, not to mention your bank accounts. My colleagues across the aisle plan to double the IRS with 87,000…

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August 18, 2022 at 1:05 AM

💰 Higher Costs Headed Your Way 💰

Economic  Dear John, President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle got their way. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the massive tax and spend bill, and it was just signed into law. What does this mean for you? It means a supersized IRS with ov…

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August 12, 2022 at 9:51 AM

Inflation, Inflation, Inflation

Economic  Dear John, This week’s inflation report shows prices are still out-of-control for Montanans, and many Montana families are still struggling to make ends meet. Compared to one year ago, Montanans are spending 38% more on eggs, the price for coffee rose over 20% and bread co…

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August 10, 2022 at 11:33 PM

❌ They did it - HIGHER energy costs, SUPERSIZED IRS, More TAXES Pass the Senate ❌

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August 6, 2022 at 9:41 PM

What’s not to like about "Build Back Broke?" A LOT.

Economic  Dear John, What’s not to like about President Biden's administration’s reckless tax and spend bill? A LOT. Click below to hear about just a few provisions in "Build Back Broke" that are bad for Montana energy, bad for Montanans’ pocketbooks and bad for our economy. …

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August 4, 2022 at 7:18 PM

🚨TAX HIKES COMING FOR MONTANANS🚨

Economic  Dear John, President Biden's administration misled you.  They said they wouldn't raise taxes on low and middle income class families, but the massive tax and spend bill that my colleagues across the aisle are pushing through Congress does just that.  The reckless "Build Ba…

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August 3, 2022 at 7:28 PM

WARNING: They Want to Supersize the IRS to Go After MT Small Biz, Farms

Economic  Dear John, Under their "Build Back Broke" tax and spend bill, President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle want to SUPERSIZE the IRS to go after hardworking Montana small businesses and family-owned farms. In fact, they want to spend $45 BILLION to …

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August 2, 2022 at 7:18 AM

“Build Back Broke” Will Raise Energy Costs for Montana Families

Economic  Dear John, The disastrous "Build Back Broke" bill proposed by President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle would be devastating for Made in Montana energy production and would raise gasoline and energy prices for Montana families. If their reckless t…

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July 30, 2022 at 11:21 PM

The Disastrous Reckless Tax & Spend Spree is Back, and It’ll Make Inflation Worse

Economic  Dear John, America is in a recession and Montanans are struggling to pay for everything from gas to groceries because of raging inflation. Despite this reality, President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle are trying yet again to pass their massive …

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July 29, 2022 at 6:59 AM

RECESSION IS HERE

Economic  Dear John, Under President Biden's administration, we’ve been in an all-out economic tailspin. This morning, dismal GDP numbers were released showing two consecutive quarters of negative growth – signaling a recession. From the inflation crisis to now a recession, Montana …

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July 27, 2022 at 5:07 AM

It’s high time we support Montanans with disabilities in the workforce

Economic  Dear John, Today marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and sadly tens of thousands of people with disabilities are still being paid less than the minimum wage – some can be paid as little as a few cents an hour. Back in November, I introduced…

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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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