AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAviation & Local Economy: Caldwell’s Executive Airport is getting a new 12,000-square-foot hangar-turned-event venue, Vertical Venues, aiming to open this summer and book corporate events and weddings with optional aviation experiences. Heritage & Tourism: The Montana Historical Society kicks off a five-day Montana History Festival in Helena (June 24-28) celebrating the fully opened Montana Heritage Center, with free tours, workshops, music, and an Indigenous artisan market. Housing Affordability: In Teton Valley, home prices near $1 million are far outpacing local incomes, with leaders warning that the gap is driving workers to commute. Ag Leadership & Global Connections: A Glendive native is among REAL Montana participants studying agriculture and natural resources on a Morocco tour, part of a broader leadership pipeline tied to MSU Extension. Ranching & Water Policy: A guest op-ed argues Montana must address the pressure exempt wells put on water supplies, warning that “small” uses add up for ranchers and communities. State Policy Watch: A Republican state senator suspended a property tax cap ballot initiative just before signature deadlines, citing feedback from businesses and public officials. Food Security: A Crow and Northern Cheyenne-area food bank is adjusting after USDA cut $500 million from emergency food aid, with distribution happening from a roadside setup in Crow Agency.
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