AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMontana Jobs: Montana’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.2% in August, with employment up by 482 jobs and the number of unemployed down by 305, keeping the state below the national 4.1% rate. Data Center Backlash: A new wave of opposition to data centers is framed as a community “insult,” with a Montana-focused push tied to energy, water, and local cost concerns—and a reminder that nearly 75% of Montana voters oppose nearby data centers. Election Money Reform: Supporters of Montana’s I-194 (the Montana Plan) are pushing the initiative as a way to expose “dark money” and curb corporate influence in campaigns. Superfund Cleanup: Governor Gianforte and EPA leadership toured the Columbia Falls Superfund site as cleanup and development efforts move forward. Local Growth & Housing: An $80M Midtown housing project is advancing with 211 affordable units, while Montana Park is set to receive a $150,000 county contribution for Phase 2 upgrades. Energy & Workforce: Officials tout Montana’s workforce development push alongside the unemployment report, while a broader “green power” proposal is also in the mix. Earthquake Update: A magnitude 3.6 quake near Black Eagle was widely felt; power briefly went out for about 1,500 customers, and officials reported no earthquake-related damage.
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