AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEndangered Species Act Rollback: The Trump administration canceled a rule that gave threatened species automatic protections, replacing it with slower, species-by-species protection plans that critics say could open the door to exemptions for oil and gas, mining and construction. Montana Politics & Contracts: In Helena, the first week of Sen. Jason Ellsworth’s criminal trial focused on how state procurement rules were allegedly bypassed in a no-bid contract tied to a close associate. Jobs & Taxes: Gov. Gianforte highlighted a new ranking putting Montana in the top 10 for year-over-year job growth, while Senate leadership signals momentum for a flat income tax push for 2027. Local Business Climate: Great Falls residents are weighing data center development, with a task force citing potential property-tax gains against concerns about energy and infrastructure costs. Agriculture & Health Costs: Montana ACA enrollees could face another steep premium hike in 2027, and a new report points to low cattle inventory dynamics reshaping beef and dairy markets. Montana Agriculture Research: MSU opened a new $58M combined state laboratories building to strengthen disease testing and diagnostics for Montana agriculture.
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