AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Costs: Gas prices stayed near $4 ahead of the July 4 travel rush, with multiple Montana counties reporting the week ending June 27 showing lower regular and diesel averages than the prior week. Mining & Environment: Montana DEQ approved amended exploration for Sentinel Metals’ Columbia Gold Project near the Blackfoot River, reviving fears after a historic mining disaster; conservation groups and residents sued over the agency’s review. Local Business & Community: Billings and Gallatin County fireworks stands reported strong sales despite higher prices, while Great Falls’ downtown Hootenanny concert is set to keep shoppers and families in the city center. Rural Health: Seeley Swan Medical Center’s future is uncertain after an ongoing deficit, with leaders weighing options to preserve services. Politics & Policy: Montana leaders weighed in after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling loosening federal campaign spending coordination limits. Government Procurement: Bozeman opened bids for 2026 bike/ped path construction, a sign of continued local infrastructure investment. Entertainment & Culture: “Dutton Ranch” wrapped season 1 with a major cliffhanger and is already renewed for season 2, keeping Montana-linked TV tourism chatter alive. Agriculture & Regulation: USDA announced a new MOU with the SBA aimed at shielding producers and small businesses from “lawfare” and weaponized enforcement.
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