AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMontana Biotech Push: A new Montana “right-to-try” style law is drawing biotech investors and controversy, as a privately run board would help patients access unapproved therapies after early safety signals, raising conflict-of-interest worries. Healthcare Labor: Butte nurses at Intermountain St. James are back at the bargaining table after seven months, seeking pay and staffing protections to keep experienced nurses and recruit new ones. Energy & Data Centers: The Northwest Power and Conservation Council heard concerns that data centers could drive major electricity demand growth, with salmon protection and renewable planning also on the agenda for the region’s next power plan. Mining & Cleanup Funding: Montana DEQ secured about $28.7 million for reclamation tied to the Montana Tunnels Mine, following a bankruptcy-linked sale. Rural Economy & Trade: Montana farmers say tariffs and Canada’s retaliation are hitting equipment costs, adding pressure during harvest. Policy Watch: A proposed federal move to rescind the Roadless Rule could open millions of acres to road building and development, with rural communities warning of economic fallout. Quality of Life: WalletHub’s happiness ranking put Kentucky near the bottom, while Montana’s broader economic stress remains a backdrop.
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