AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Merger: Montana’s Public Service Commission approved NorthWestern Energy’s $15.4 billion merger with Black Hills in a 3-2 vote, adding conditions tied to Colstrip and leaving ratepayer concerns unresolved. The combined company is set to operate under the Bright Horizon Energy name. Tourism: A new study puts Billings’ visitor economy at $1.3 billion in 2025-26, with $703 million in direct spending and tourism supporting more than 10,000 jobs. AI and Data Centers: Former Sen. Jon Tester has joined Palantir as an adviser as Montana communities debate data-center impacts. Tester says communities need more say and transparency, particularly over pressure on power grids. Corporate Political Spending: Montana’s new I-194, which restricts corporate political spending, faces a federal lawsuit arguing the measure violates First Amendment rights. Agriculture: USDA funding will support expanded meat-processing capacity in Montana, aiming to strengthen competition and create more options for ranchers.
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