Thursday, January 23, 2025

I serve Montanans with the work ethic you deserve

Montana is the greatest state in the greatest nation in the world.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

On asbestos, I won't let Libby's legacy be ignored

There’s no place for asbestos in our communities. That’s why we’ve been fighting to get this deadly, cancer-causing crap off our shelves, out of our attics, and away from our kids for decades.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Protecting Montana from attacks on our health care

“I am a cancer survivor, as is my 22-year-old son. It is frightening to think that both of us may be uninsurable in the future if this trend continues.”
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Standing up for community health

Community health centers, including Northwest Community Health Center here in Libby, provide access to quality care to one in 10 Montanans. Community health centers are vital across rural America. That’s why, after Congress let them sit in limbo for more than 130 days, I rattled some cages back in Washington …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

My plan to serve Montana in 2018

At the start of the New Year many Montanans make New Year’s resolutions. Maybe it’s to spend time with family, put more money into savings, or enjoy our world-class public lands a little more. As your Senator, my resolution is to continue to bring your input back from the Treasure …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 6 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Reinstate secure rural schools (SRS) payments

Folks in Lincoln County and across Montana sent me to Washington because I bring Montana values to Congress and make sure that our communities get a fair shake.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS AGO

EPA: Stop wasteful spending, come to Montana

Private jets, secret “soundproof booths” and steakhouses — you would think that this is the dream life of a rich movie star or maybe James Bond, but according to reports, this dream is a reality for EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt. While Pruitt lives the high-life on taxpayer’s dimes, Montana communities …
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 7 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Tester supports Wildfire Disaster Funding Act

In Montana we are entering a new season. No, I am not talking about summer — I am talking about wildfire season. Increasingly severe fire seasons threaten our forests here in Flathead County, our wildlife, our communities, and our health. This needs to be taken seriously.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

States, not feds, should regulate air ambulances

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Congress just needs to do their damn job

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 8 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

It's time to tackle tough issues in Congress

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS AGO

Fear is not the way to respond to terror

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

We need to support Montana's educators

THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Invest at home, not in another war

Seems like every time I turn on the TV, I see another pundit or politician calling for greater American military intervention in response to ISIS, or heading to war with Iran, or cleaning up after some other conflict around the world.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Invest at home, not in another war

Seems like every time I turn on the TV, I see another pundit or politician calling for greater American military intervention in response to ISIS, or heading to war with Iran, or cleaning up after some other conflict around the world.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tester calls for putting CFAC on Superfund list

The following letter about the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. smelter site was sent to Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy by Sen. Jon Tester on Jan. 8, 2015.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Tester calls for putting CFAC on Superfund list

The following letter about the Columbia Falls Aluminum Co. smelter site was sent to Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy by Sen. Jon Tester on Jan. 8, 2015.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS AGO

Highway fund is the road to our future

Montanans hit the road for many reasons. Visiting friends and family. Getting our first-rate products to market. Or just going for a Sunday drive.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Highway fund is the road to our future

Montanans hit the road for many reasons. Visiting friends and family. Getting our first-rate products to market. Or just going for a Sunday drive.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 10 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about America's veterans

To all service members and veterans: Thank you for your service to our country and for protecting the freedoms that all Americans enjoy.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about America's veterans

To all service members and veterans: Thank you for your service to our country and for protecting the freedoms that all Americans enjoy.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about Memorial Day

Today, folks across Montana and the rest of the nation gather to remember our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about Memorial Day

Today, folks across Montana and the rest of the nation gather to remember our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about Memorial Day

Today, folks across Montana and the rest of the nation gather to remember our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about his gun vote

Earlier this month, I met with the families of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It was a heart-wrenching meeting. I couldn’t help but think of my kids and my grandkids as I listened to the families’ tragic stories.
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about his gun vote

Earlier this month, I met with the families of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It was a heart-wrenching meeting. I couldn’t help but think of my kids and my grandkids as I listened to the families’ tragic stories.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Tester speaks about his gun vote

Earlier this month, I met with the families of the shooting victims at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It was a heart-wrenching meeting. I couldn’t help but think of my kids and my grandkids as I listened to the families’ tragic stories.
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street reform ends 'too big to fail'

You’ve probably already seen the ads on TV or heard them on the radio. Out-of-state groups are shelling out millions to sway your opinion on a very important bill I’m working on in the Senate Banking Committee — a bill that finally ends the era of “too big to fail” …
WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street reform ends 'too big to fail'

You’ve probably already seen the ads on TV or heard them on the radio. Out-of-state groups are shelling out millions to sway your opinion on a very important bill I’m working on in the Senate Banking Committee — a bill that finally ends the era of “too big to fail” …
BIGFORK EAGLE | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Wall Street reform ends 'too big to fail'

You’ve probably already seen the ads on TV or heard them on the radio. Out-of-state groups are shelling out millions to sway your opinion on a very important bill I’m working on in the Senate Banking Committee — a bill that finally ends the era of “too big to fail” …
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Guest Opinion: It's time for a 21st century plan for forests

The numbers are painful. Last year, 1,700 Montanans lost jobs in our timber industry. Timber harvest across our state plummeted a staggering 40 percent. Several mills – including Montana’s largest – boarded up.
THE WESTERN NEWS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Auto bailout wasn't right for Montana

I recently voted against the proposed government bailout of Detroit’s “Big Three” automakers. After all the hearings and debate on the Senate floor, I didn’t believe this bailout was the right thing to do for Montana.
HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 16 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO