Recent changes to the administration and operations of the US Postal Service, a critical service for Montanans across the state have. Our representatives and candidates give voice to Montana needs and concerns.
Senator John Tester
News Releases
AMID REPORTS OF FURTHER CHANGES AT MONTANA POST OFFICES, TESTER PUSHES FOR ANSWERS ON REVERSAL
https://www.tester.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=7661
TESTER INTRODUCES BILL TO PROVIDE $25 BILLION IN EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO POSTAL SERVICE
https://www.tester.senate.gov/?p=press_release&id=7564
Media Coverage
USPS reinstalling 14 residential mail collection boxes that were removed
Tester demands answers from postmaster general on reports of mailbox removals
Tester wants to hear from USPS chief Louis DeJoy
https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/tester-wants-to-hear-from-usps-chief-louis-dejoy
Postmaster general delays changes until after Nov. 3 election
Governor Steve Bullock, candidate for Senate
Letter to postmaster general
https://www.docdroid.net/gajAsZa/08142020-governor-bullock-letter-to-postmaster-general-pdf
Media coverage
Removal of USPS drop boxes on hold
https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/removal-of-usps-drop-boxes-on-hold
Mike Cooney, candidate for governor
Campaign
Rallying with American Postal Workers Union, Lt. Gov. Mike Cooney Blasts Gianforte Over U.S. Postal Service Vote
Media coverage
Helena rally calls for funding USPS ahead of election
Bryce Bennett, state senator and candidate for Secretary of State
Our businesses, our seniors, and our democracy depend on a strong post office. A big, rural state like Montana needs reliable mail access and we cannot allow DC politicians to steal that away. I will keep fighting for you. #mtpol #mtnews #mtsos https://t.co/xAGFgStHPs
— Bryce Bennett (@brycebennett) August 21, 2020
Montana Democratic Party on Gianforte vote
Gianforte Votes Against $25 Billion in Emergency USPS Relief – AGAIN
https://montanademocrats.org/news/gianforte-votes-against-25-billion-in-emergency-usps-relief-again/