AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTax Policy: Gov. Greg Gianforte is pushing a flat 4.7% Montana income tax rate, arguing it will boost jobs and investment, while Democrats warn it would cut revenue; the proposal follows a fiscal analysis projecting up to $130 million less per year by 2029. Labor & Industry: A strike at Sibanye-Stillwater’s Stillwater East mine and Columbus metallurgical facility is underway after union notice, with negotiations continuing for the separate East Boulder mine. Housing Costs: New data show public housing rents remain tight—Cascade County averaged $416/month in 2025—while other counties reported similar affordability pressure. Energy & Infrastructure: Great Falls leaders held a forum on data centers, focusing on energy costs and environmental impact as more developers look at Montana. Agriculture Markets: USDA reports farmland values hit record highs in 2026, but renters and beginning farmers face elevated costs as cash rents stay sticky. Business Moves: Simms Fishing Products named Dexter “Dex” Levandoski global sales leader, and NEXA Lending promoted Geri Farr to CEO with founder Mike Kortas shifting roles. Public Safety/Compliance: Montana’s Supreme Court disclosed an unauthorized third-party access to court backup data tied to the C-Track system, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.
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