AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Watch: HUD data shows Lewis and Clark County’s public housing stayed flat at 366 units in 2025, with 98% occupancy; Yellowstone County held steady at 216 units (91% occupancy), and Cascade County remained at 489 units (91% occupancy). Local Economy & Community Giving: Billings’ Burn the Point classic car weekend drew 300+ vehicles and nearly 500 downtown on Friday, raising money for the Chase Hawks Memorial Association’s crisis fund. Education & Philanthropy: The Sampson family announced a $100,000 dollar-for-dollar match for a Montana Tech men’s basketball scholarship, boosting donations through Oct. 15. Workforce & Training: Miles Community College highlighted its CDL program as a fast-growing pipeline into high-demand driving jobs. Energy Costs: With the Iran-related supply shock still in the background, U.S. gas prices are pushing toward Labor Day records, with analysts projecting the national average around $4.03 a gallon. Business Development: Belgrade is pursuing an EPA Brownfields grant that could help reuse the long-abandoned “Big Red” grain elevator. Policy & Growth Pressure: Custer County’s zoning hearing drew calls for stronger rules—or a moratorium—on hyperscale data centers.
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