AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBig Jobs Push for Great Falls: Janicki Industries is moving forward on an $800M manufacturing campus in Great Falls, targeting 1,000 jobs in five years and 2,000+ after buildout, with average pay projected at $65,000-$120,000—sparking both excitement and housing affordability questions. Business Climate Watch: Montana labor data shows openings still outpacing closures, with the state ranking 16th for five-year business survival, even as owners report cost and staffing pressure. Energy Prices, Up Close: GasBuddy price reports show weekly fuel volatility across Montana counties, including diesel at $5.75 in Golden Valley County and regular as low as $4.57 in Silver Bow County. Agriculture & Food Security: Livingston’s “21 Cows” initiative is stepping in as federal food support cuts reduce pantry protein supplies, aiming to keep families fed in Park County. Livestock Biosecurity: Montana issued an emergency order halting imports of certain animals from New World Screwworm-affected areas after a Texas confirmation. Mining Update: Red Mountain Mining says it has identified outcropping garnet skarn at its Pioneer tungsten project and submitted rock chips for tungsten assays, with results expected by end of June. Policy & Oversight: Senators asked the DOT inspector general to review Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy’s corporate-donor-funded road trip video series.
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