AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce Training: Montana will use $4.8 million in federal funding to launch the Montana Skills Fund, reimbursing employers for training workers in advanced manufacturing, computing and construction. The state expects to announce rules and application dates in early 2027. Housing Investment: A plan to renovate Billings’ long-vacant Broadway Apartments could add 18 homes. The project’s architect is seeking $104,000 in tax-increment financing to help close the funding gap before construction begins in 2027. School Bond: Lewistown trustees certified the high school bond vote, with 1,748 votes in favor and 1,288 opposed. The district will next select an owner’s representative to oversee the work. Rural Economy: Montana’s $8 million emergency investment to address rural health gaps and a new state effort to support employer-led training signal continued focus on staffing and services outside major cities.
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