AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEPA & Biofuels: The EPA granted 29 small refinery exemptions from 2025 Renewable Fuel Standard blending rules, totaling 1.76 billion RINs, and proposed reallocating the exempted renewable volume into 2026-27 obligations. Healthcare Policy: Trump says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including Montana, will get $500 Obamacare overcharge refunds tied to federal exchange “user fees.” Water Rights Ruling: A federal judge ruled the Constitution doesn’t guarantee a constitutional right to safe drinking water, pushing disputes toward legislation and regulation instead of lawsuits. Montana Business & Community: First Interstate Bank will close branches at noon Sept. 16 for a volunteer day, with employees joining nearly 400 projects nationwide. Local Economy Watch: GasBuddy reports Yellowstone County’s lowest regular price hit $4.19 in the week ending Sept. 5, with the county average at $4.30. Food Safety: An Idaho company recalled broccoli sprouts after potential salmonella contamination tied to a multistate outbreak. Public Safety & Privacy: A report says federal agents are using bank transaction monitoring to flag people for local police stops and arrests without warrants.
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