AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWorkforce Pipeline: The University of Montana and Fort Peck Community College have launched a 2+2 business degree pathway, letting students complete a bachelor’s degree online or in person without leaving the area. Aerospace Contract: Bridger Aerospace won a federal task order worth at least $5.3 million to provide wildfire air-attack services for 220 days in 2027. AI Regulation: Montana joined seven other states suing OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT misled families and put children at risk; the states seek court-ordered safeguards and penalties. Energy and Data Centers: A race for a seat on the Public Service Commission is drawing attention to a proposed Broadview data center that would need 1,100 megawatts—more than NorthWestern Energy’s average daily peak load of about 760 megawatts. Fuel Costs: Montana has temporarily expanded dyed-diesel use for commercial agriculture and logging vehicles, which may use fuel that typically costs about $1 less per gallon than taxed diesel.
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