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October 16, 2023 at 7:45 AM

Daines: Open Southern Border is a National Security Threat

Dear John, President Biden's administration's wide-open southern border is not just a policy failure, it is a national security threat.  When I met with U.S. Border Patrol at the southern border, their accounts were shocking.   The border agents told me that migrants are not just comi…

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October 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Daines: There is a Crisis on Our Southern Border

Dear John, This week, I visited Brownsville, Texas, to meet with Border Patrol agents to see firsthand the crisis at our southern border. Our border patrol agents are overwhelmed. Migrants are flooding the border by the thousands and drugs are freely passing into our country. After my…

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October 6, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Daines Takes IRS to Task Over Great Falls Gun Shop Raid

Dear John, After the IRS raided Highwood Creek Outfitters in Great Falls this summer, Montanans rightfully had questions and concerns. Recently, at a Senate Finance hearing I had the chance to question the IRS about this raid and the IRS’ lack of transparency surrounding their practices…

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October 5, 2023 at 8:29 PM

Daines Sounds the Alarm on President Biden’s Southern Border Crisis

Dear John, There is nightmare at the southern border and it is a direct result of the Administration’s failed open-border policies. It's time for President Biden's administration to wake up and finally take action.    Montana Proud,  Senator Steve Daines       Do you w…

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October 4, 2023 at 5:46 PM

ICYMI: Hiking with Senator Daines

Dear John, As a fifth generation Montanan, there's no place I feel more at home than in Montana's great outdoors.  My sweet wife Cindy and I had a great time taking a reporter from MT Electric Cooperatives’ Rural Montana magazine with us on one of our favorite hikes. You ca…

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October 3, 2023 at 12:45 PM

Daines: President Biden's Admin is Breaking all the Wrong Records

Dear John, President Biden's administration is breaking all the wrong records:  ♦ Record number of illegal border crossings.   ♦ Record high inflation.   ♦ Record high gas prices.  It's time for President Biden's administration to stop breaking the wrong records and start doing what’s …

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September 29, 2023 at 6:34 PM

Daines Wins Fight For MT Way Of Life

Dear John, Great news! After pushing President Biden's administration, they finally announced that they are abandoning their radical plan to defund hunting and shooting programs in Montana schools. I'm glad to see President Biden’s administration come to their senses and reverse this at…

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September 28, 2023 at 7:44 AM

Daines Slams the Administration for Putting America Last

Dear John, Just as illegal immigration numbers reach record highs, President Biden's administration offered nearly half a million illegal Venezuelan migrants work permits and protections from deportations.  Enough already.  The Administration and my colleagues across the aisle refuse to…

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September 27, 2023 at 2:19 PM

Daines: Montana is a Northern Border State with a Southern Border Crisis

Dear John, Montana is a northern border state with a southern border crisis. The latest numbers indicate Montana fentanyl seizures have doubled so far in 2023. Illegal drugs and crime are flooding our communities, and as long as the Biden administration and my colleagues across the a…

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September 25, 2023 at 12:31 AM

ICYMI: Daines on Fox & Friends

Dear John, On Friday, I joined Lawrence Jones on Fox and Friends live on set in Bozeman! We talked government shutdown and explained that it should be members of Congress that feel the pain of Congress' failure to fund the government, not Montana tax payers.  Watch the video below to…

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September 19, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Telehealth Awareness Week

Dear John, Happy Telehealth Awareness Week!  In rural states like Montana, health care service providers can be few and far between, oftentimes burdening Montanans with long drives just to receive care. Thankfully, telehealth is making it easier for folks in every corner of our state to…

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September 15, 2023 at 7:35 AM

Daines: Shut Down Members’ Pay, Not the Government

Dear John, It’s simple: if Congress can’t fix its broken budget process and pass all 12 bills that fund the government and provide vital services to our veterans and seniors on time, members should not get paid. Washington is lacking the common sense values we have in Montana and that …

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September 14, 2023 at 7:40 AM

Daines: Inflation Continues To Crush Our Montana Families

Dear John, Skyrocketing inflation continues to crush Montana families and there doesn't seem to be any end in sight.  Every single one of my colleagues across the aisle voted for massive spending bills that lit the fire of inflation. Montanans have been paying for it ever since. This we…

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September 12, 2023 at 1:26 PM

Daines Defends Sportsman Activities for MT Students

Dear John, As a fifth generation Montanan, I grew up hunting, and I’ve passed that tradition on to my children and grandchildren. Under President Biden's administration, this part of our Montana heritage is under attack. By stripping federal funding for school archery and hunter educat…

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September 11, 2023 at 7:51 AM

Daines Remembers the 22nd Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

Dear John, Twenty-two years ago, we experienced a terror attack that rocked our nation and forever changed our world. With the barbaric acts of terrorists on September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people lost their lives when four planes were hijacked and crashed into some of our nation’s mos…

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September 6, 2023 at 3:11 PM

Join Me TODAY for a LIVE Statewide Townhall!

Dear John, Join me TODAY at 6:30 PM MT for a LIVE statewide townhall! I'll provide an update on how I’m working to protect the Montana way of life and how I'm fighting for farmers and ranchers in the upcoming Farm Bill.  If you’d like to join my statewide townhall, dial 877-558-4286 at …

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September 5, 2023 at 11:32 PM

The Southern Border Crisis Continues

Dear John, The latest numbers from the southern border show that the Biden administration’s crisis is far from over.  President Biden and the Democrats’ wide-open southern border is having a devastating impact on Montana families and communities. Montana is seeing an unprecedented wave …

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August 4, 2023 at 2:11 PM

Free Entrance to National Parks Today!

Dear John, As a fifth generation Montanan and avid outdoorsman, I understand how important it is to support our public lands. In Montana, hunting, fishing, backpacking and exploring the great outdoors is part of our way of life. That’s why, in 2020 I worked hard to get the "Great Amer…

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July 13, 2023 at 1:35 PM

Daines Lauds Supreme Court Ruling Protecting Free Speech

Dear John, Recently, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a great victory for freedom in America and Montana. In this important ruling, the Court protected our First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech, which includes the freedom not to speak.  The case the Court heard involved Lorie S…

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April 1, 2023 at 1:24 AM

Daines Calls to Label Mexican Drug Cartels Foreign Terrorist Organizations

Dear John, In case you missed it, check out my recent interview on Fox News to discuss the national security threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and the bill I introduced to designate them Foreign Terrorist Organizations. Enough is enough. Mexican cartels are invading our …

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March 29, 2023 at 7:08 AM

ICYMI: Daines Energy Op-Ed

Dear John, In case you missed it, please check out the op-ed I wrote in response to the President Biden's administration's war on American energy and the lessons we can take away from Europe's energy crisis of the past year. Below is a link with a few excerpts. Canary in a coal mine …

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March 21, 2023 at 4:04 PM

Happy National Ag Day!

Dear John, In honor of National Ag Day, I shared a video highlighting conversations with Montana ag and forestry leaders about the upcoming farm bill. It’s critical that the voices of Montana farmers and ranchers are heard in Washington and I will continue to keep them at the forefront …

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February 7, 2023 at 4:41 AM

ICYMI: Senator Daines on Fox News

Dear John, In case you missed it, check out my recent interview on Fox News to discuss the Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over Montana and the southern border crisis. The mishandling of the Chinese spy balloon and the southern border are just more examples of projecti…

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February 1, 2023 at 11:36 PM

Fighting for Montana Values

Dear John, With the holidays behind us and Congress gearing up for a new session, I look forward to continuing my mission fighting for our Montana way of life in Washington, D.C. Under President Biden and Democrat congressional leadership, Montanans are facing the highest inflation rate…

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January 28, 2023 at 10:27 PM

Empowering MT Parents & Teachers

Dear John, Education tax dollars belong closer to Montana classrooms–not in the hands of D.C. bureaucrats. This week, I introduced my "APLUS Act" to to give local leaders and Montana parents more say over how their tax dollars are spent on education. Montana parents and teachers know w…

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January 25, 2023 at 12:41 AM

Daines: No Balanced Budget, No Pay for Congress

Dear John, Congress is here to serve–not to be served. If Congress can’t do its job and pass a balanced budget, members shouldn’t get paid. I just re-introduced my “Balanced Budget Accountability Act” to hold Congress accountable and restore fiscal sanity to Washington, D.C. I've introd…

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January 19, 2023 at 6:07 AM

President Biden's administration is failing Montanans

Dear John, President Biden's administration is failing Montanans on all fronts. Since day one, it waged war on made in Montana and made in America energy, causing energy prices to skyrocket. Inflation also remains sky-high and is resulting in a real-life pay cut for hardworking Mont…

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January 18, 2023 at 6:01 AM

BIG Win for Made in Montana Energy

Dear John, NorthWestern Energy has announced they’re expanding their stake in the Colstrip power plant, which will help support Montana energy jobs and keep the lights on in Montana. This is great news for made in Montana energy, Montana jobs, American energy dominance and our national …

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January 14, 2023 at 1:24 AM

Montanans are Still Paying Sky-High Prices

Dear John, Montanans are still facing sky-high prices at the grocery store due to reckless spending imposed by President Biden's administration.  Compared to one year ago, bread cost nearly 16% more, the price of butter rose over 31% and eggs cost almost 60% more. Under President Bide…

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January 10, 2023 at 3:24 AM

Recognizing MT Law Enforcement

Dear John, To celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, I want to share my thanks for the bravery and sacrifice of our hardworking Montana law enforcement officers who work tirelessly to protect Montana communities. As your voice in the United States Senate, I will always…

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January 5, 2023 at 2:06 AM

I'm Fighting for Montanans

Dear John, The issues that matter to Montanans matter to me.  Watch the video below to see my work over the past year to support Montanans across our great state.  As we begin the 118th Congress, I will continue to fight for commonsense policies to better serve hardworking…

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December 31, 2022 at 6:19 AM

Protecting our Montana Way of Life

Dear John, This past year, I've been working in the United States Senate to protect our Montana way of life by pushing for a secure southern border, promoting commonsense forest management and fighting to unleash American energy. Click below to see a recap of my work this year on these …

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December 27, 2022 at 12:29 AM

Meeting with Montanans in our Nation's Capital

2022 Dear John, I always enjoy meeting with Montanans in our nation's capital. Check out this recap of some of the visitors I've had in Washington, D.C. this year. It's an honor to serve Montanans in the United States Senate, and I'm looking forward to another year of fighting…

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December 23, 2022 at 10:51 PM

Putting MT First Responders First

Dear John, Earlier this week, I was glad to see my bipartisan “Putting First Responders First Act" pass the U.S. Senate. The story of Billings Police Officer Ladd Paulson inspired me to introduce my bill to clarify the current tax code to ensure first responders do not have to pay taxes…

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December 21, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Supporting Montana's Mental Health Workforce

Dear John, Far too many Montanans are struggling with mental health issues, and expanded access to services is critical to our rural communities and our veterans. That's why, earlier this year, I introduced a slate of bipartisan bills that will support Montana’s mental health workforce…

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December 20, 2022 at 2:20 AM

Big Wins For MT Servicemembers

Dear John, Last week, I voted to secure several major Montana priorities in the 2023 defense bill. This year’s bipartisan defense package ends the overreaching vaccine mandate for Montana servicemembers, includes a well-deserved pay raise for our military, protects women from the draft…

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December 17, 2022 at 6:16 AM

Inflation Remains High❗

Dear John, Montana families are still faced with sky-high prices at the grocery store thanks to President Biden's administration. Compared to one year ago, eggs have increased over 49%, the price of lettuce is up nearly 20%, and bread costs 15.7% more. This is unacceptable. President…

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December 16, 2022 at 7:13 AM

Daines Promotes Public Safety

Dear John, In Montana, and many states across the nation, legal cannabis businesses are unable to use financial institutions and are forced to operate in all cash, leaving communities  vulnerable to crime. That’s why I'm keeping up the fight to pass my bipartisan “SAFE Banking Act” to …

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December 11, 2022 at 4:20 AM

Daines Supports Montana Moms and Families

Dear John, In September, Senator Daines cosponsored the “Stillbirth Health Improvement and Education (SHINE) for Autumn Act,” a bipartisan bill to support Montana moms and families by increasing data collection and reporting on stillbirth and stillbirth risk factors.   Hear from the De…

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December 8, 2022 at 5:05 AM

Protecting MT Servicemembers from the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

Dear John, I've been working hard in the United States Senate to protect Montana servicemembers from overreaching COVID-19 vaccine mandates imposed by President Biden's administration.  I’m glad to announce that this week, I secured a provision in the defense bill to repeal the mandate f…

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December 6, 2022 at 5:18 AM

Thank you to Montana's Wildland Firefighters & First Responders

Dear John, Montana’s wildland firefighters and first responders are heroes—they put their lives on the line without hesitation to protect our families and local communities from devastating wildfires. That’s why I teamed up with colleagues across the aisle to introduce and pass a biparti…

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December 3, 2022 at 1:50 AM

Daines Attends Bozeman Treatment Court Graduation

Dear John, This October, I attended the Bozeman Treatment Court's graduation ceremony to congratulate the graduates and encourage those still working their way through the program to keep going. I have been a longtime supporter of treatment courts, which is a program for Montanans who ha…

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November 30, 2022 at 7:05 AM

We must hold the IRS accountable

Dear John, In case you missed the news -- President Biden's administration and my colleagues across the aisle gave the IRS $80 billion to go after small businesses, farms and Montana families with an army of 87,000 new agents and 1.2 million additional audits. It’s outrageous. Congress m…

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November 27, 2022 at 2:18 AM

Supporting Montana's Small Businesses

Dear John, Our Montana way of life depends on the small businesses that line Montana’s main streets from Eureka to Ekalaka and everywhere in between. On this Small Business Saturday be sure to stop by your favorite local business and support your community’s shops and restau…

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November 23, 2022 at 11:54 PM

Thankful for Montana

Dear John, As a fifth-generation Montanan, I didn’t choose Montana — Montana chose me. Over 100 years ago, my great-great-grandmother homesteaded 23 miles east of Conrad, and that’s how my family made it to the Last Best Place. And I’ll be forever thankful for that. There is a lot that m…

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November 22, 2022 at 12:33 AM

What will Montanans Pay on Turkey Day? 🦃

Dear John, Under the leadership of President Biden's administration, celebrating Thanksgiving this year will be more costly for Montana families.  Montanans will spend 16.9% more on a turkey, 15.2% more for potatoes, 18% more for canned vegetables, 14.8% more for bread and 16.2% more for…

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November 18, 2022 at 4:03 AM

Honoring our Montana Veterans

Dear John, Every year, Montana comes together on Veterans Day to honor our brave Montana heroes who served our nation. Last week, I was glad to take part in the Great Falls Veterans Day celebration.  It is so important to recognize and thank our Montana veterans who decided to put coun…

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November 16, 2022 at 12:03 AM

Prices Remain Sky-High Under President Biden's administration

Dear John, October's inflation numbers show prices remain sky-high for Montana families under President Biden's administration. Overall inflation is 7.7% higher than a year ago—a multi-decade high! When Montanans take a trip to the grocery store, they're paying more on every-day essentia…

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November 9, 2022 at 8:07 AM

Pain at the Pump Under President Biden's Administration

Dear John, Last month, I joined Montana's Americans for Prosperity chapter in Bozeman for their "True Cost of Washington" event. They rolled back the price of gas for Montana drivers to remind folks what gas prices were like before President Biden's administration took office …

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November 7, 2022 at 10:48 AM

President Biden's administration is FAILING Montanans

Mental  Economic Dear John, The radical policies pushed by President Biden's administration are failing Montanans.   Under the leadership of President Biden's administration, our southern border has been left wide-open, allowing for over 2 million illegal crossings so far this…

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