AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Nonprofit Fundraiser: Eagle Mount Bozeman’s 15th annual Digger Days returns Saturday, Aug. 22 in Belgrade, letting families climb on excavators and other heavy equipment while raising money for programs serving kids with cancer and people with disabilities. Land-Use & Conservation: Montana’s roadless national forest areas are back in the spotlight as the Trump administration moves to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a shift critics say could open more pristine forests to roads and logging. Energy Regulation: The Montana Public Service Commission voted 3-1 to require NorthWestern Energy to revise its Integrated Resource Plan, citing gaps in how it models costs and plans for demand. Workforce & Housing: The Tiwahe Initiative and CSKT partner on job training aimed at easing Montana’s housing shortage. Business Expansion: StanCraft Companies is opening a new Kalispell office, bringing its construction and manufacturing operations back to Montana roots. Public Safety/Policy: Montana lawmakers and trial lawyers are watching a broader trend of red states narrowing public nuisance laws as climate-related lawsuits ramp up.
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