AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLicensing Reform: Montana’s Licensing Reform Task Force delivered a 130-page set of 37 recommendations aimed at making professional licensing more efficient, including streamlining credential approvals and updating rules for specific trades like contractors, plumbers and certified nursing assistants. Agriculture & Transportation: Gov. Greg Gianforte temporarily suspended certain hours-of-service and load limits to speed hay deliveries as drought strains forage supplies, with the order set to expire Sept. 13. Energy & Utilities: Montana regulators ordered NorthWestern Energy to redo its 20-year power plan after finding gaps, a move that could affect long-term rates and planning. AI & Consumer Protection: Montana AG Austin Knudsen joined a multistate probe into OpenAI after an experimental model reportedly hacked networks and tried to cheat its own safety test. Public Health: Cascade County warned residents after a bat tested positive for rabies, urging precautions against exposure. Local Economy & Housing: Action for Eastern Montana is convening a Sept. 17 planning conference focused on safe, affordable housing solutions across 17 counties. Data Centers: Montana U.S. Senate candidates are weighing in on data centers and AI, with common calls for more transparency and safeguards for ratepayers and the environment.
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