AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAntitrust & Consumer Relief: Montana’s neighboring states are pushing generic-drug restitution after court-approved settlements tied to alleged price-rigging, with AGs urging eligible buyers to file claims. Housing & Cost of Living: A Bozeman piece puts affordability pressure front and center, arguing rising home prices and HOA costs are pushing the “American dream” out of reach. Energy & Utilities: Montana PSC scrutiny continues as regulators send NorthWestern Energy’s long-term plan back for more work; separately, AARP North Dakota is intervening in a utility rate case over whether residential customers would bear a disproportionate share. Data Centers & Local Control: Yellowstone County’s data-center ballot effort moves forward again, while Montana lawmakers question the Lottery’s Intralot deal for transparency. Workforce & Business Risk: Hi-Country Snack Foods workers won wage judgments as a bank sues owners for unpaid loans, highlighting ongoing financial strain in small manufacturers. Agriculture & Food Safety: BASF’s canola seed heads toward processing via Bunge, and a Salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts has expanded to additional states. Education & Growth: Montana State University hit a record enrollment of 17,477 students, including the largest incoming first-year class. Tourism: Commerce’s tourism awards spotlight winners like Red Lodge’s film-related boost to local visibility.
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