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Debates Confirmed For Montana's House, Senate Candidates

By • Aug 1, 2018
Sen. Jon Tester (D) and challenger Matt Rosendale (R).

It’s official. The Republican and Democratic candidates for Montana’s U.S. House and Senate seats have confirmed they will debate this fall. Both events are hosted by MontanaPBS. 

Vice President Mike Pence The Latest To Campaign in Montana For Matt Rosendale

By Jackie Yamanaka • Jul 25, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence was the latest to rail against Montana’s Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Tester who faces re-election in November.

Over the past 4 ½ weeks President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., and now Pence have traveled to Montana to campaign on behalf of Republican challenger Matt Rosendale.

A Campaign Finance Reform Group Calls On Rosendale To Return Donations Or Give Money To Charity

By Jackie Yamanaka • Jul 19, 2018

A campaign finance reform group has called out a move by Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Rosendale for allegedly moving money around to skirt campaign finance laws. They said it’s another sign Rosendale is trying to hide who is donating to his campaign.

Sen Tester, Grain Growers Criticize Trump Trade Policies

By • Jul 18, 2018
Wheat field.
(PD)

Sen. Jon Tester and the president of the Montana Grain Growers Association both spoke in Congress Wednesday about negative effects they say President Trump’s trade policies are having on Montana farmers.

Montana Lawmakers Ask Zinke For Help Passing Water Compacts

By • Jul 18, 2018
A stream gauge on Willow Creek
USGS

A state legislative committee is asking Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to work with Montana’s Congressional delegation to finalize a handful of water rights agreements.

Montana’s Water Policy Interim Committee says federal help in two key areas will lead Montana to having one of the most legally complete set of water rights agreements in the West.

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