Senator Jon Tester Revives Critical Support for Counties, Montana Reaps $14 Million in Rewards

Senator’s Success in Reauthorizing the Secure Rural Schools Program Pays Off Big for Montana

(U.S. Senate) – U.S. Senator Jon Tester just hauled in more than $14 million to help fund critical county-run services like law enforcement, schools, and roads across Montana. The funding comes from the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) initiative, which Tester just revived after Congress let the program expire in 2015. Not only did Tester spearhead this effort, he was the only member of Montana’s Congressional delegation who voted to reauthorize SRS.

"Over the last few years folks across Montana have experienced, firsthand, the severe consequences of letting SRS expire," Tester said. "Roads go unpaved, emergency services suffer, and schools lose out on critical resources. That’s why I’ve been relentless in my efforts to reauthorize SRS and bring this much-needed funding back to Montana counties as we look for more responsible ways to cut debt and spending."

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