AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGrizzly policy shake-up: The Trump administration and three Western governors are pushing changes that would let states authorize killing grizzly bears, with public comments due Monday—raising fresh stakes for Montana’s grizzly future near Yellowstone and Glacier. Energy & utilities: A Montana court hearing is underway over Gov. Gianforte’s suspension of Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar, while a lawsuit argues a NorthWestern Energy merger should be paused until the dispute is resolved. Data center fight: Yellowstone County’s ballot initiative requiring a supermajority for a data center was struck down by a judge, clearing the way for Quantica to keep moving—though opponents say they’ll continue challenging the project. Manufacturing expansion: Gov. Gianforte joined Ex-Guard’s Kalispell ribbon-cutting for a new western facility, adding on-site production and faster shipping to western states. Hemp industry: Montana hemp processors praised a U.S. Senate delay of a ban on certain low-THC floral hemp products, buying time for a longer-term fix. Veterans services: A new, larger VA clinic opened in Lewistown, nearly doubling space for about 770 active users.
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