AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Costs: Montana state employees and retirees are set for a major hit to health coverage costs, with deductibles tripling to $3,000 and out-of-pocket maximums rising to $8,000 for singles and $16,000 for families starting Jan. 1, 2027. Housing Data: New county-by-county figures show public housing households in Deer Lodge County averaging $19,282 in income (2025), while Yellowstone County averages $21,183 and Lewis and Clark County averages $21,660—each with rent typically around a quarter to just under 30% of income. Local Economy & Growth: Yellowstone County opponents of a planned Broadview data center are pushing for interim zoning to pause development while officials sort out how a new state law may limit local control. Public Safety: A Billings man died after being ejected from his truck and run over by another driver; investigators are seeking a Dodge Ram 2500 and reviewing nearby camera footage. Energy Watch: AAA reports Labor Day gas prices are at record highs nationwide, with Montana averaging about $4.38 a gallon.
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