U.S. Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines today introduced bipartisan legislation that would support Montana's timber industry, create jobs and help accelerate research and development of tall wood buildings in the United States. 

The Timber Innovation Act will focus on finding innovative ways to use wood in the construction of buildings above 85 feet in height or roughly seven or more stories. 

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U.S. Senator Jon Tester today announced during his town hall meeting in Helena that he has introduced bipartisan legislation to permanently authorize and fully fund the popular Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), a successful initiative that expands public access to public land.

Tester's bill guarantees that LWCF will never again expire, fully funds the initiative to the annual maximum $900 million, and sets aside a portion of that funding specifically to increase public access to public lands for hunters, anglers, and hikers.

"The Land and Water Conservation Fund is a critical tool that expands public access for folks who hunt, hike and fish on our public lands-at no cost to taxpayers," Tester said. "There are still too many politicians who are trying to block our ability to increase public access, despite our growing outdoor economy. That's why it is time to fully fund and permanently reauthorize this successful initiative."

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