AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRail & Competition: The federal government paused the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, asking for more details and more public input before any environmental review can move forward. Energy & Costs: Montana gas prices stayed above the national average at about $4.48 a gallon, even as the national average dipped to $4.32 amid shifting oil-market expectations. Health Insurance: PacificSource said it’s exiting Montana’s individual health insurance market and will lay off 97 Oregon workers as it pulls back from those plans. Real Estate & Growth: Touro University is expanding in Great Falls with an approved law school campus and a nursing program, targeting a 2027 start to address a regional attorney shortage. Local Business: Stacked, a downtown Billings restaurant, is closing after 11 years, with owners citing financial strain and health issues while continuing catering. Sports Facilities: Daylis Stadium renovation in Billings hit a major milestone as new grandstands were delivered, with turf and track work next. Water & Recreation: A new FishCast tool in Montana aims to forecast drought impacts on trout and flag likely fishing closures up to a month ahead. Housing Stability: Missoula Housing Authority and Veterans Inc. helped a veteran secure stable housing after months in a homeless shelter.
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