U.S. Senator Steve Daines was recognized recently as the most transparent, accountable and innovative representative in Washington by the Congressional Management Foundation.

Bradford Fitch, President and CEO, Congressional Management Foundation added this comment in a press release:

‘As a Democracy Award winner, Senator Daines’ office is one of the best in Congress. This designation demonstrates that Senator Daines has made a significant commitment to being the best public servant for his constituents in Montana. He and his staff are to be congratulated for not only being a model for colleagues in Congress, but for helping to restore trust and faith that our democratic institutions can work.’

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In a hastily called press conference on Monday, Montana Senator Steve Daines relayed the news that his personal call to President Donald Trump saved the Anaconda Job Corps Center from closing.

“When the announcement came out 10 days ago that the Anaconda Job Corps would be closing, we got to work to make sure that wouldn’t happen,” said Daines. “I spoke to (Agriculture) Secretary Perdue and (Labor) Secretary Acosta several times but this Saturday, just three days ago, I decided to elevate this to the very top, so I called President Trump, and because of that call, I wanted to share the news with you that President Trump has decided to overrule the decision to close the Anaconda Job Corps Center, so it will remain open, and it will also remain a Civilian Conservation Corps site.”

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Sen. Steve Daines on Monday said a phone call to President Donald Trump over the weekend convinced the commander-in-chief to keep the Anaconda Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center open, saying it plays an important role in southwest Montana.

Daines told reporters during a media call that he phoned Trump on Saturday to discuss the site’s significance to the Montana economy and its top ranking within the Civilian Conservation Corps.

“The president gratefully overruled the decision made by Secretary (Alex) Acosta,” Daines said. “This is about jobs. The decision would have been devastating, and I’m glad the president listened to the argument I made to him and decided to keep the site open.”

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Montana’s congressional Republicans are backing a tax break on refined coal, in hopes of sparking investment in Colstrip Power Plant.

Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte are among several lawmakers calling for an extension of a tax credit for “refined coal,” meaning coal that’s been screened or pre-treated to lower pollutants when burned. The two Republicans mentioned Colstrip specifically Thursday in an email calling for a renewal of the tax credit.

“Colstrip and energy jobs are a critical part of our Montana way of life,” Daines said. “This bill will protect good-paying energy jobs, support refined coal production, and reduce emissions. This is a win for Montana, this is a win for the environment, and this is a win for American energy dominance.”

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Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines is set to introduce legislation on Wednesday that would require the census to include a citizenship question, Fox News has learned, in an aggressive new effort that could bolster the Trump administration’s legal case for querying residents on their citizenship status.

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Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Greg Gianforte are reaching out to Google after the company rejected a hunting advertisement for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

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Sen. Daines spoke with Breitbart News regarding Montana’s methamphetamine problem and America’s “porous” southern border. Unlike many parts of the country that battle with the harmful effects of opioids, Montana continues to combat the rising impact of methamphetamine, most of which come from Mexico.

“We’re a northern border state that has a southern border problem,” Daines said.

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More Americans struggle with paying for prescription drugs, and many times there’s someone in between the drug company and the consumer who negotiates the price.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., said Monday he’s introduced a bill to create transparency around what that “middle man” is doing.

That includes looking into the effects of company consolidation on drug pricing.

As many companies merge, it creates less competition and allows for an increase in drug prices, according to Daines.

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U.S. Sen. Steve Daines told seniors in Helena that he expects a package of bills to move in the Senate this summer that will increase transparency and lower the costs of prescription drugs.

Daines spoke and took questions from residents at Touchmark on Wednesday afternoon on prescription drug prices. The topic is one that he hears plenty about from Montanans, with many sharing stories of high prices.

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