AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHealth Insurance Shake-Up: PacificSource says it’s shutting down all Montana operations—ACA marketplace, employer plans, and Medicare Advantage—by Dec. 31, 2026, leaving about 42,000 members with only two carrier options in 2027. Local Economy & Housing: Billings City Council dropped “Magic City,” plus “diverse” and “welcoming,” replacing its vision statement with “Leading the Big Sky, Boldly inspiring opportunities for our community.” Public Safety & Infrastructure: Cascade County issued a flood advisory as rain pushes near-flood conditions; officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roads and noted Sun River levels just below bank breach. Energy & Business Climate: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in April, continuing a broader labor trend. Mining & Markets: Taylor Collison raised its price target for Stellar Resources to 5.5c after Metals X’s $17m placement and improved tin resource and recovery figures tied to Heemskirk. Recreation & Access: A new grant partnership will fund off-highway vehicle access and safety on Bureau of Land Management land, including $700,000 in impact at Nevada’s Moon Rocks.
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