WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee issued the following news release: The DSCC released its first TV ad in Montana's Senate race, "Money Talks," focusing on Senator Steve Daines' record of putting himself first instead of what is right for Montana. Senator Daines worked for Procter & Gamble opening factories in China as the company was eliminating American jobs. In Washington, Senator Daines earned a reputation as a "China cheerleader" and "China's ambassador  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 27 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Aug. 26: Attorney General Tim Fox today announced a more than $85 million multistate settlement with American Honda Motor Co., Inc. and Honda of America Mfg., Inc. (collectively "Honda"), over allegations Honda concealed safety issues related to defects in the frontal airbag systems installed in certain Honda and Acura vehicles sold in the United States. The systems were designed and manufactured b more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 25 -- Montana Attorney General Tim Fox issued the following news release on Aug. 24: Attorney General Tim Fox today joined a coalition of state and territorial attorneys general representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories urging Congress to adopt key changes to the Victims of Crime Act that provide critical financial support to victims of violent crimes and their families. In a letter to House and Senate leadership and the House and Sena more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A pack of pens and ream of paper costs $6.71. Is there GianforTAX on that? Greg GianforTAX has called a statewide sales tax an "ideal solution" for Montana. He even testified on behalf of a plan to implement one in Montana, which would have also conveniently slashed income taxes on millionaires like himself. Despite Gianforte's outrageous claim to have "never advocated for a sales tax," Gianforte's own  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another week has drawn to a close without Congress passing additional pandemic relief, and Senator Steve Daines is still enjoying his month-long summer vacation - leaving Montanans to fend for themselves. Only two years ago, Daines expressed concerns over taking such a long recess, saying "I'd never heard of such a thing as taking a month off in the summertime" - adding that it was important to "stay he more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This weekend, Republican candidate for Attorney General Austin Knudsen attended a series of fundraisers off the Georgia coast. These parties occurred over the same weekend that Georgia surpassed more than 252,000 COVID cases, including nearly 100 new deaths in 24 hours. As Montana continues to weather the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic and public health impacts it has brought, Austin Knudsen owes a more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Back in 2018, Senator Steve Daines had some serious issues with taking a month off of legislating for August recess, saying "I'd never heard of such a thing as taking a month off in the summertime" and "if the kids aren't behaving well, you cancel recess. Arguably, the Senate's not behaving. It's time to cancel recess, stay here, and do the work of the people." Two years later, Daines has no problem taki more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 26: A new report reveals that Senator Steve Daines has spent his time in office jet-setting around the world and meeting with Chinese officials on taxpayers' dime instead of meeting with Montanans. Daines "reported spending at least $67,283 on 10 congressional delegations overseas between 2015 and 2019" and "visited China on at least five of those trips." All the while, Daines has been criticized  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Another summer day has gone by and where is Senator Steve Daines? Despite failing to pass additional coronavirus relief, he is still home enjoying his month-long vacation. A mere two years ago, Daines voiced concerns over taking such a long recess, saying "I'd never heard of such a thing as taking a month off in the summertime" - adding that it was important to "stay here, and do the work of the people." more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 25 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Over the weekend, Senator Steve Daines came out against a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would provide critical funding to the U.S. Postal Service. While members of both parties in the House of Representatives are actually doing their jobs and taking action to solve this crisis, Steve Daines is back at home, enjoying his month-long summer vacation. This isn't the only time St more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As Senator Steve Daines continues his month-long summer vacation, a new report from the Social Security Administration estimates that the Republican plan to eliminate payroll taxes could "permanently deplet[e]" Social Security funding by 2023 with "no ability to pay benefits thereafter." Despite the devastating consequences this would have on Montana's seniors and that it poses a "threat to Social Securi more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Senator Steve Daines has taken a staggering 43 days off - while Montana families still await additional relief amid the ongoing public health and economic crises. But Daines continues his month-long summer vacation despite failing to pass additional coronavirus relief, leaving critical priorities for Montanans unfunded - including desperately-needed resources for th more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Since the coronavirus pandemic began, Senator Steve Daines has taken a staggering 44 days off - while Montana families still await additional relief amid the ongoing public health and economic crises. But Daines continues his month-long summer vacation despite failing to pass additional coronavirus relief, leaving critical priorities for Montanans unfunded - including desperately-needed resources for th more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As our country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, we're now barrelling towards a potential government shutdown thanks to Senator Steve Daines and his Republican colleagues in Washington. The Senate Appropriations Committee, which Senator Steve Daines sits on, has failed to pass a single appropriations bill this fiscal year. These spending measures have to be enacted before October 1st to avoid a  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Last week, the Supreme Court announced it will hear oral arguments for the partisan lawsuit to overturn the Affordable Care Act the week after the November election. If the lawsuit is successful: * 112,000 Montanans will have their health coverage ripped away; * 152,000 Montanans with pre-existing conditions will be vulnerable again to insurance company discrimination; * Medicaid expansion, which cov more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: A new report reveals that Senator Steve Daines reported pocketing his Congressional salary during the 2018-2019 government shutdown despite saying it would be "inappropriate" for him to receive his pay, and telling a reporter that he had declined his pay. The government has shut down three times during Dishonest Daines' time in office, and he has reported taking his pay each time - despite his hollow pro more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: On Saturday, Greg Gianforte voted against bipartisan legislation to provide $25 billion in emergency relief to the USPS - again. Despite widespread reports of malfeasance - as dozens of mail collection boxes have been removed and sorting machines have been dismantled in towns across Montana - Gianforte slammed the critical bill as a "dog and pony show" that wasn't focused on a "real emergency." Gianfort more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This morning, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney released his "Brighter Future Montana" education plan to invest in Montana's next generation of leaders, protect the health and safety of Montana students and educators, reduce college debt, and support good-paying jobs. Meanwhile, Greg Gianforte has called public schools a "monopoly" and supports the privatization of Montana's public schools. Throughout his career, Gr more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: In his first TV ad of the general election, Maryland Matt loiters around an auto shop pandering on the value of work - all while ignoring the fact that he's spent the last decade, and the better part of his time in public office, clamoring for the next rung on the political ladder. Maryland Matt has spent nearly 70 percent of his time as State Insurance Commissioner seeking higher office. As a candidate more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 28 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: This week, at the Republican National Convention, the Republican Party will adopt its 2016 party platform. The platform calls for legislation to transfer control of federal lands to states -- a harmful policy that could lead to the privatization of public lands: "Congress shall immediately pass universal legislation providing for a timely and orderly mechanism requiring the federal government to convey more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 26 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: As reported by MTN News, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney continues to "hammer" New Jersey millionaire Greg Gianforte for praising a statewide sales tax as an "ideal solution" for Montana. "Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney... doesn't mince words, when it comes to his opposition to a statewide sales tax," said MTN News, noting that "Cooney voted against statewide sales-tax bills that made it to the Senate floor in 2003 and 2005 more PR

HELENA, Montana, Aug. 27 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: Montana students and educators counted on Greg Gianforte to speak up for them in Washington D.C, but he couldn't even be bothered to show up for work. During his time in Congress, Greg Gianforte missed more votes than 93% of Congress, including critical votes to support Montana's education system. Among the votes Gianforte skipped: * $10 million in funding for Education Department programs related to  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 25: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that five states--Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana--have been removed from New York State's COVID-19 travel advisory. Guam has been added. The advisory requires individuals who have traveled to New York from areas with significant community spread to quarantine for 14 days. The quarantine applies to any person arriving from an area wit more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 29 -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: With climate change heating the globe, drought more frequently impacts the reproduction and survival of many animal species. New research from the University of Montana suggests tropical songbirds in both the Old and New Worlds reduce reproduction during severe droughts, and this - somewhat surprisingly - may actually increase their survival rates. The work was published Aug. 24 in the journal Nature Cl more PR