Senator Jon Tester introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Bill this week which would require manufacturers to make any parts software or tools available that are needed to repair their own equipment. According to Tester, the bill became necessary once new software began making home repairs impossible.
Bill Expanding Veteran Health Care Unanimously Passed By VA Committee
The U.S. Senate Veterans Affairs Committee unanimously passed legislation Wednesday co-sponsored by Chairman Jon Tester to offer post-9/11 combat-veterans access to Department of Veterans Affairs health care. During the hearing Senator Tester pointed out how the Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act will address additional effects of toxic exp...
Senator Tester Lists Potential Solutions To Rising Drug Costs
During a recent virtual question and answer session on Facebook Live Senator Jon Tester took questions directly from Montana residents. When asked if there are ways Washington could potentially control prescription drugs he listed a number of potential ways it could.
Senator Tester Presents Bill To Expand Toxic Exposure Health Care To Veterans
Senator Jon Tester co-sponsored a bill Tuesday to grant combat veterans from the post 9/11-era access to expanded health care for toxic exposure. The Health Care for Burn Pit Veterans Act represents the first step to tackle toxic exposure over multiple generations with its health impacts on the veteran community.
Montana Representatives Push For New Water Power Plant
Senators Steve Daines and Jon Tester along with Representative Matt Rosendale introduced a bill Monday to authorize The Department of Interior to build a power plant at Gibson Reservoir 70 miles west of Great Falls. The planned generation capacity is 3 megawatts, enough to power about 2,300 homes. The reservoir is part of the Sun River Project...
Montana Senators Lament January 6th Riot
One year after pro-Trump rioters attempted to stop Congress from certifying the 2020 election, Democratic Senator Jon Tester sees the riot as not only shaking American politics domestically but also empowering the nation’s communist adversaries. Republican Senator Steve Daines says it was a sad day for the country and supports the ongoin...
Senator Tester Highlights Senate Work Done In 2021
As 2021 wraps up, many of us take a look back at our accomplishments throughout the year and Senator Jon Tester is no exception. He recently reflected on what work he is most proud of from Washington D.C. this year. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-30_1237.mp3
COVID-19 Led Native American Deaths In 2020
During 2020 COVID-19 became the leading cause of death among Native American in Montana accounting for 25% of all deaths and the third-leading cause of death for the general population. Death certificates compiled by the state Office of Vital Records show 1,022 deaths last year of Native Americans in Montana. With the end of 2021 fast approach...
Senator Tester Eyes Improvements For U.S. Food Chain & Production
As 2021 is about to end challenges will still be with us in 2022. Senator Jon Tester talks about the continuing effects of COVID-19 in agriculture. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-21_537_2.mp3
Senator Tester Explains Stances For And Against Different Vaccine Mandates
Senator Jon Tester recently voted to oppose President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on private employers but still believes it’s important for those on the front lines taking care of people. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/12-14_737.mp3