# Working-Class Voice for Public Lands and Fair Elections | Bozeman News

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Podcast: [Bozeman News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bozeman-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7600814)
Published: 2026-07-29T21:51:32+00:00
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Sam Forstag, a former smokejumper and union leader running for Montana’s first congressional district, took the stage at a Bozeman town hall alongside former Senator Jon Tester and End Citizens United’s Tiffany Muller to tackle big issues: campaign finance reform, public lands, and healthcare costs. With a clear working-class lens, Forstag argued that everyday Americans—not corporate donors—should drive policy, backing Montana’s Initiative 194 to block corporate election spending. He and Tester warned that underfunding public lands risks privatization and called for investing in the people who steward them. On healthcare, Forstag pushed for better rural clinic reimbursements and expanded Medicare access, while stressing responsible data center development to avoid environmental harm. Drawing on his firefighting experience, Forstag champions collaboration over partisanship, aiming to bring a grounded, community-focused voice to Washington. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b12ddf3e1bd11bb8

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