AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProduct Liability: A New Jersey family is suing Franklin Sports after a badminton racket shaft dislodged during a Maine vacation and pierced 6-year-old Lucy Morgan’s skull, alleging a defective design turned the metal shaft into a projectile. Medicaid Spending Watch: New federal Medicaid billing data show sharp local jumps in Montana-area categories—Choteau’s “drugs administered other than oral” claims rose to $63 in 2024, while multiple towns reported steep increases in “surgery” spending (including Columbus at $186, Fort Benton at $139, and Dillon at $783). Energy & Deals: Callan Power LLC says it will buy about 130 Williston Basin oil and gas leases in North Dakota and Montana, planning a 23-well drilling program and renaming the operation Reger Energy LLC after closing. Agriculture & Manufacturing: Constellation Brands announced a $100 million investment to support Montana and northern plains barley growers, aiming to boost farmer income and acreage. Housing Stability: Gov. Greg Gianforte met HUD Secretary Scott Turner in Bozeman to discuss housing vouchers and stability for foster youth transitioning out of care. Critical Minerals: Red Mountain Mining began a maiden drilling program at its Armidale antimony-gold project in Australia, while also pointing to upcoming assay results from its Montana Pioneer tungsten work.
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