AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Gas Tax Flip: Sen. John Cornyn says he’s now open to pausing the federal gas tax after President Trump backed the idea, a move that would need Congress and could cost billions in revenue. Highway Renaming Push: Cornyn also introduced a bill to rename US-287 as “Interstate 47” — “Trump Interstate” — stretching from Texas to Montana, as he fights a tight GOP runoff. Montana Energy Watch: The Montana Public Service Commission is holding a four-day hearing on a potential merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy, with ratepayers pressing for more transparency as data centers and reliability concerns rise. Water Rights Tension: Montana ranching groups are reacting to a court challenge that could upend “exempt wells,” potentially forcing more stockwater wells into full permitting. Education Headwinds: New national data shows K-12 enrollment declines are continuing, squeezing district budgets tied to student counts. Yellowstone Bear Season: Yellowstone officials say grizzly activity is starting early, with spring hikers on drier trails adding to the risk.
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