AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUtility Merger: Montana regulators approved NorthWestern Energy’s $15.4 billion merger with Black Hills Corp. in a 3-2 vote, clearing the deal’s last major state hurdle. Supporters said it could strengthen the grid; opponents raised concerns about rates, data centers and local oversight. Mining Investment: Silver Bow Mining began underground drilling at its Butte project, the district’s first such exploration in more than 30 years, and plans up to 30,000 feet of drilling through 2027. Solar Proposal: Rosebud County is weighing a five-year, 50% tax break for NextEra Energy’s proposed solar-and-battery project near Forsyth; residents can weigh in on the tax decision, though the county cannot decide whether the project is built. Business Expansion: Lamar Advertising acquired Newman Outdoor Advertising assets, adding more than 2,250 billboard faces, including Montana locations. At the Pump: Montana’s average gas price fell 13 cents in a week to $4.23 a gallon, still a record high for this time of year.
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