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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Petroleum County receive in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 7, 2024

Farms in Petroleum County received $1,980,061 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Daines Statement on Biden’s State of the Union Address

By Central Montana Times | Mar 7, 2024

U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines today issued the following statement ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address.In his statement, Senator Daines expressed his thoughts on the upcoming address by President Biden. The senator's statement reflects the anticipation surrounding the State of the Union speech and the significance it holds for the nation.As the country awaits President Biden's address, statements from political figures like Senator Daines provide insight into the expectations and reactions within the government. The State of the Union address...

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Daines Introduces Resolution Condemning Swampy Earmarks

By Central Montana Times | Mar 7, 2024

U.S. SENATE – Senator Steve Daines today joined his colleagues in introducing a resolution slamming Congress’ obsession with reckless earmarks."Earmarks represent the worst of Congress. They are slimy backroom deals that make lobbyists rich on the taxpayer’s dime. Washington must reject these toxic deals and return to fiscal sanity," said Daines.The resolution condemns the use of “congressionally directed spending” and “community project funding,” known as “earmarks,” to direct and appropriate taxpayer dollars in any form. Additionally, it seeks to permanently restore...

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Musselshell County farmers in 2021 reached $4,370,932

By Central Montana Times | Mar 6, 2024

Farms in Musselshell County received $4,370,932 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Senator Daines Criticizes President Biden's Leadership Ahead of State of the Union Address

By Central Montana Times | Mar 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Steve Daines delivered scathing remarks at the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, criticizing President Biden's leadership ahead of the State of the Union address. Daines expressed his concerns by stating, “We don’t need an hour and a half long speech tomorrow night to know what the State of the Union is. Ask the American people. ABC reported 76 percent of the American people believe the country is on the wrong track. Because of Joe Biden’s failed leadership, the state of the Union right now is chaos, as is the state of the...

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Judith Basin County rise or fall in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 6, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Judith Basin County received $4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Meagher County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 5, 2024

Farms in Meagher County received $2,120,172 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Liberty County

By Central Montana Times | Mar 5, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Liberty County received $3.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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330 Golden Valley County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Central Montana Times | Mar 4, 2024

Farms in Golden Valley County received $2,323,420 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Meagher County in 2021

By Central Montana Times | Mar 4, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Meagher County received $4.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Toole County receive in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 3, 2024

Farms in Toole County received $7,973,094 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Musselshell County in 2021

By Central Montana Times | Mar 3, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Musselshell County received $2.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Pondera County rise or fall in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 2, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Pondera County received $8.4 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Wheatland County farmers in 2021 reached $2,857,200

By Central Montana Times | Mar 2, 2024

Farms in Wheatland County received $2,857,200 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Farm subsidies plummet in 2021 across cities in Petroleum County

By Central Montana Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Petroleum County received $600,321 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much did farmers in Judith Basin County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Mar 1, 2024

Farms in Judith Basin County received $5,637,701 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Daines, Zinke, Rosendale Call for Expedited Review of Montana Mines

By Central Montana Times | Mar 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Steve Daines, Congressman Ryan Zinke, and Matt Rosendale have jointly called for an expedited review of Montana mines, specifically the Bull Mountains, Spring Creek, and Rosebud mines. In a letter addressed to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE), the lawmakers emphasized the economic significance of these mines to local communities and expressed concerns over delays in environmental reviews.The lawmakers highlighted the importance of the Bull Mountains Mine as a crucial economic driver in Musselshell and Yellowstone Counties,...

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2,260 Fergus County farmers received agricultural subsidies in 2021

By Central Montana Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms in Fergus County received $15,996,067 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Teton County in 2021

By Central Montana Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Teton County received $8.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Blaine County receive in 2021?

By Central Montana Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms in Blaine County received $12,517,784 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.