Tester offers online assistance finding fire, drought help

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has launched an online portal on his Senate website Monday to help Montanans affected by drought and wildfire get federal assistance faster, a press release says.

“As fires and drought spread across Montana, I want to make sure that folks have access to the resources they need to recover from significant financial loss,” Tester said in the release.

The release said Tester is encouraging farmers, business owners, ranchers and families in Montana affected by drought to contact his office through the new portal, which can be accessed at his website at https://www.te...