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Steve Daines and Jon Tester Disagree on Gun Legislation, New Speeches Draw Sharp Line [VIDEO]

Jon King — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:33:15 +0000

In two speeches, both Senator Jon Tester and Rep. Steve Daines show sharp disagreement on similar background check amendments.

Senators Baucus and Tester Promote Military Purchase of Montana Fuels [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 23:28:26 +0000

Montana’s two senators Max Baucus and Jon Tester helped to remove a provision in the Defense Authorization bill that would have limited the military’s use of Montana-made fuels. Baucus and Tester sent a letter to Senate leaders urging that a provision in the bill that would have limited the military’s ability to purchase American made [...]

John Q Public Makes Street Corner Statement [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 22:43:37 +0000

A middle-aged man, who identified himself only as ‘John Q. Public, American taxpayer’ holds a sign at the corner of Brooks and South Avenue to make a statement. ‘Mr. Public’ carried a sign that portrayed the question of how a business facing higher taxes could hire new employees on one side… then, on the other [...]

Jon Tester Talks to Mick Holien at the North Dakota Game [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:46:53 +0000

Voice of the Grizzlies Mick Holien talks to Montana junior Senator Jon Tester at half time at the Montana-North Dakota football game. Tester discusses the problem with gridlock in Congress, and how important is is for politicians to be able to compromise to get things done in Washington. He told Holien that if he can’t [...]

Senator Jon Tester and Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament On The Blaze [INTERVIEW]

KC — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:19:02 +0000

Counting down the days until Pearl Jam takes the stage at the Adams Center. Montana boy, Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam, thinks of this show as a homecoming. Teaming up with fellow Big Sandy brother, Senator Jon Tester, the two called in to fill us in on a chance for you to score some Pearl Jam tickets for the SOLD OUT show.

Update- University of Montana Gets $300,000 Grant [AUDIO]

Peter Christian — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:23:01 +0000

The University of Montana has been awarded a nearly $300,000 federal grant to expand its efforts to address violence against women on campus. Montana Sens. Max Baucus and Jon Tester announced the Justice Department grant Monday. It is available through the Violence Against Women Act. UM Professor of Counselor Studies John Sommers-Flanagan says the grant [...]

Senator Jon Tester and Jeff Ament from Pearl Jam – "Best Seats" Information and Full Interview [AUDIO]

KC — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:31:49 +0000

Everyone is stoked to hear the news of Pearl Jam making their way back to Missoula on Sept. 30. According to the official press release, "Pearl Jam's Missoula show marks the band's only U.S., non-festival date for 2012, as well as their last scheduled performance for the year." Pearl Jam's Jeff Ament and Senator Jon Tester have teamed up to offer fans what they are calling "The Best Seats in the World." To find out more about this phenomenal prize, and to hear more about the new PJ album, check out the interview.

Senate Race Heats Up

brooke — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:44:52 +0000

Montanans should have extra motivation to hit the polls in November, as the 2012 election cycle could be the most important one the state has seen in years.