AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Safety & Economy: Motorola Solutions reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.1 billion (+13%) and a record $15.6 billion backlog, signaling continued public-safety spending on mission-critical communications and video systems. Food Safety: The CDC says a jalapeño-linked Salmonella Javiana outbreak has sickened 345 people in 27 states; Qdoba and Chipotle removed jalapeños after the recall traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. State Policy: Gov. Greg Gianforte announced Montana will end the “Orphan Tax,” stopping the diversion of foster youth Social Security survivor benefits, with budget language to protect the funds starting July 1, 2027. Fraud Prevention: Montana State Auditor James Brown highlighted elder-fraud warning signs and reported a sharp rise in large fraud losses among seniors, urging residents to watch for urgency and impersonation scams. Local Business: Stockman Bank plans to replace the historic Bitter Root Cannery in Hamilton with a new three-story facility, including bank operations and commercial rentals. Small Business Relief: SBA disaster-loan filing deadlines for certain Montana storm impacts were extended to Aug. 31. Higher Ed: Miles Community College trustees approved an $8.6 million FY2027 general fund budget (+1.96%).
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