AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Regulation: Montana regulators delayed a vote on NorthWestern Energy’s proposed merger with Black Hills until Nov. 10, giving commissioners time to consider a new condition tied to NorthWestern’s Colstrip stake. The $15.4 billion deal drew public concern over data-center demand and potential ratepayer costs. Data Center Costs: Yellowstone County approved an agreement requiring developer Big Sky Digital Infrastructure to cover road wear from the first phase of its proposed project near Broadview; the deal does not approve the project itself. Banking: Eagle Bancorp Montana reported third-quarter net income of $3 million, down from a year earlier, while loans grew $159 million from the prior quarter. Local Economy: The University of Providence plans to close its Great Falls campus in August 2027, citing falling enrollment and financial pressures. Agriculture and Industry: Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.1%. A Montana coal mine is set to supply more than $100 million in coal to Malaysia, while Avanti’s Montana helium project is moving toward equipment installation.
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