Central Montana Times

12 coaches at institution in Cascade County earned $38,037 on average in 2022

By Central Montana Times | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at University of Providence, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Cascade County, was $38,037, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Daines to Interior Secretary Regarding Delisting Grizzly Population: “We are Well Over the Targets”

By Central Montana Times | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines engaged in a heated discussion with President Biden’s Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources hearing regarding the status of grizzly bears in specific ecosystems. Senator Daines expressed his concerns about the grizzly bear populations exceeding the recovery targets set by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.During the exchange, Senator Daines emphasized the challenges faced by residents in grizzly bear country, stating, "Montanans in grizzly bear country have been forced to adjust their life...

Daines: Joe Biden’s Border Crisis Hits the Flathead

By Central Montana Times | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines has expressed concern over the impact of the ongoing border crisis on Flathead County. In a statement released recently, Daines highlighted the issue of illegal immigrants from Venezuela being transported to the area."This is not difficult to understand: Joe Biden’s national security border crisis has now hit the Flathead. Joe Biden and Senate Democrats failed to secure the border and now Montanans can see that failure firsthand. Once again, I call on Joe Biden and his Democrat allies in Congress to secure the border," stated Senator Daines.The...

Daines Celebrates Passage of Bill to Honor Montana’s Last Pearl Harbor Survivor

By Central Montana Times | May 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines is pleased to announce the passage of his bill to honor Montana's last Pearl Harbor survivor, Charlie A. Dowd. The bill designates the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Butte, Montana, as the Charlie A. Dowd VA Clinic. Dowd, who passed away in March 2023, was a dedicated advocate for his fellow veterans and a staunch preserver of the memory of World War II events and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. He was an active member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association and engaged in speaking engagements for civic...

Daines Condemns Antisemitic Protests, Calls for Defunding of Universities Allowing Violence Against Jewish Students

By Central Montana Times | May 1, 2024

"U.S. Senator Steve Daines strongly condemned the rise of antisemitism on college campuses and called for the defunding of universities allowing violence against Jewish students. Speaking at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, Daines addressed the concerning trend of antisemitic behavior targeting Jewish individuals in academic settings."The outbreak of antisemitism on college campuses across America right now at this moment is reprehensible. This kind of hate has no place in America," stated Senator Daines, highlighting the severity of the issue. He...