{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-honors-larry-mayer-april-montana-innovator", "Downing Honors Larry Mayer as April \u201cMontana Innovator\u201d", "2026-04-30", "2026", "2026-04", "Republican", "House", "MT", "Troy Downing", "D000634", "downing.house.gov", "downing", "https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) recognized Larry Mayer as a \u201cMontana Innovator\u201d for the month of April. This initiative, conducted in conjunction with the Montana 250th Commission, features monthly spotlights on Montanans of note ahead of America\u2019s 250th anniversary. Each month centers on a different theme or category\u2014April is news and media.\n\nRead Congressman Downing\u2019s Congressional Record submission HERE or below:\n\n\u201cIn honor of America\u2019s 250th birthday, Montana\u2019s congressional delegation is recognizing exceptional individuals who embody the spirit of our great state and nation.\n\n\u201cThis month, I am proud to highlight Montana\u2019s rich communities and the power of visual storytelling by celebrating a dedicated photojournalist who has spent decades documenting the people, places, and events that define the Treasure State: Larry Mayer.\n\n\u201cLarry Mayer, a photographer with The Billings Gazette, has worked in photojournalism for nearly 50 years, capturing and preserving the stories of communities across Montana.\n\n\u201cHaving worked with Larry during my time in Congress and previously as Montana State Auditor, I have come to admire his calm demeanor, kindness, and ability to connect with everyone.\n\n\u201cLarry\u2019s commitment to photojournalism drew international attention when he identified the Chinese spy balloon as it crossed over Montana.\n\n\u201cCapturing both everyday moments and historic events is part of the very fabric of our state. With Larry Mayer behind the lens, those stories will continue to be told for generations to come.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:19:40Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://downing.house.gov/media/press-releases/downing-honors-larry-mayer-april-montana-innovator"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7771120183169842, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}