Official announcement of Tester’s “wilderness bill” scheduled for 1pm Friday

OK, it’s official. U.S. Senator Jon Tester will introduce his “forest jobs and stewardship bill” on Friday, July 17 during a 1 p.m. news conference at RY Timber in Townsend. The Missoulian has a brief write-up, including the obligatory, sound-bite quote . . .

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester will introduce his much-anticipated bill designed to create jobs in Montana’s forests while also designating new wilderness areas this Friday, July 17.

Tester has been hearing input on the legislation from dozens of Montana organizations and individuals for more than two years.

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