I think it shows how important tribal sovereignty is that tribes know best how to manage their own lands.
I think it is critically important not only for tribal lands but for all lands that are forested.
I co-sponsored the Wildfire Disaster Funding Act which would allow wildfires to be treated like other natural disasters.
Aren't you kind of dealing with trying to deal with the ecosystems?
We cannot continue to treat wildfires different than any other natural disaster.
At least around here, it does not matter if we are talking on committees or anywhere else, turf tends to be a big proble...
I like your honesty.
We appreciate that both Senator Tester and then Congressman Daines sent letters to Interior expressing concerns about HF...
I would like it to be the tribe.
I commend Senator Daines for reaching out regarding his bill and incorporating some of my suggestions.
It requires improving interagency coordination to allow tribes and the Federal Government to more effectively address wi...
Wildfire management deserves more attention and ultimately more robust action.
Well, that's good news, getting them through almost in block. If you would take a look at adding the Russell Street Brid...
I'd appreciate that. You know, tourism is a huge part of our economy in Montana, and that is the major corridor for folk...
You are the first Secretary of Transportation to ever step foot on the reservation there.
FRA staff has also been in communication with Senator Daines' staff to provide the appropriate Amtrak contacts.
One of their major concerns... is regarding the safety on U.S. 93.
In Missoula, Montana, three of the five bridges that cross the Clark Fork River are considered structurally deficient.
