U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich of New Mexico spends a few minutes with MCVcast to talk about the misguided priorities of the Trump Administration, and what may be around the corner for conservation. Aaron Murphy sets the record straight on a misleading ad by Sen. Steve Daines. Whitney Tawney has an update on Montana’s plans for Election Day. And Jake Brown unpacks the recent Secretary of State debate. LINKS:

* Sen. Daines misses Monday vote for political rally: https://bit.ly/2ZLleas

* MCV’s response to the Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act and the Emergency Wildfire and Public Safety Act: https://bit.ly/2ZNLi57

* Montana Secretary of State debate: https://bit.ly/2ZPhvsx

* Billings Gazette excoriates Secretary of State Corey Stapleton for “unfitness for any office”: https://bit.ly/3hEjBS9

* The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah talks to Sen. Tester about his new memoir, co-written by Aaron Murphy: https://bit.ly/33BFFbf

* MCV’s 2020 Endorsements: https://mtvoters.org/endorsements

* Register for MCV’s October 1 Gala: https://mtvoters.org/gala